How to get to London from Helsinki

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Compare coach and flight for Helsinki to London

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £142 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 8h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.8 - 4.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £142, while a flight costs an average of £498.

Distance: 1821 km

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£498

Average Price

£142

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Cheapest

£454

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(fuel + tolls)

8h 14m

Average total duration

Fastest

6h 14m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

50h 22m

Average total duration

49h 52m

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30m

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30h 44m

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(door-to-door)

5.5 - 10.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.8 - 4.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Helsinki to London is a coach with an average price of £142.

This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to London:

A coach is £356 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Helsinki to London costing on average £498.

The fastest way to travel from Helsinki to London is by flight with an average journey time of 8h 14m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Coach takes on average 50h 22m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Helsinki and London including taking a coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 24h 30m sooner (6h 14m by flight vs 30h 44m by car). Tickets start at around £498 compared to roughly £454 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

Travel options
from Helsinki to London

How to get to London from Helsinki by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Helsinki to London is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD82602 · D84451
    7:055h15
    Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    10:20London Gatwick Airport
    £711One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD82602 · D84451
    7:055h15
    Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    10:20London Gatwick Airport
    £711One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 2345
    17:303h00
    Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    18:30London Stansted Airport
    £1801One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    22:3057h05
    Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
    5:35London, Victoria Coach Station
    £1251One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    14:5566h05
    Helsinki, linja-autoasema
    7:00London, Victoria Coach Station
    £1491One-way
    2 changes
  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD82602 · D84459
    7:0514h10
    Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    19:15London Gatwick Airport
    £711One-way
    1 change
  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD82604 · D84459
    8:3012h45
    Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    19:15London Gatwick Airport
    £841One-way
    1 change
  • Sas AirwaysSK1713 · SK1507
    16:004h30
    Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    18:30London Heathrow Airport
    £1431One-way
    1 change

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Why visit Bath for the day?

Bath is known for its Roman Baths, graceful Georgian architecture and links to Jane Austen. Its compact centre feels elegant yet lively, with historic streets, independent shops and a long-standing spa culture.

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Day trip from London to Canterbury by bus

Why visit Canterbury for the day?

Canterbury is best known for its cathedral, medieval streets and long role in English religious history. Its compact centre mixes historic buildings with a lively student atmosphere, independent shops and riverside walks.

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FAQs: Helsinki to London

Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Helsinki to London.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Helsinki and London including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Helsinki to London is a coach with an average price of £142.

This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to London:

A coach is £356 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Helsinki to London costing on average £498.

The fastest way to travel from Helsinki to London is by flight with an average journey time of 8h 14m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Coach takes on average 50h 22m.

The Helsinki to London distance is approximately 1821 km.
The average frequency per day from Helsinki to London is:
  • Around 85 flights per day.
  • Around 4 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Helsinki and London as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Helsinki to London:
  • Flights mostly depart from Helsinki Vantaa Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Helsinki to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Indigo Airlines, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Finnair, Qatar Airways, Luxair, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Malta Air, ITA, British Airways, Ryanair, Cityjet to go to London by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to London by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Helsinki to London:
  • 8 direct flights per day with Finnair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Malta Air, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Helsinki to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Oxford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Helsinki to London, you can choose from several travel options including coach and flight.
In London, you can enjoy panoramic views from The London Eye, catch a theatrical production in the vibrant West End Theatre District, and explore the eclectic Camden Market. Take a leisurely walk through Hyde Park or visit the Tate Modern for contemporary art. Don't miss the British Museum's vast collection, the historic Tower of London, iconic Buckingham Palace, and the political landmarks of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. St. Paul's Cathedral offers architectural beauty and rich history.
For a first-time visitor to London, 3 to 4 days is usually sufficient to explore major attractions such as the British Museum, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the West End.

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