How to get to London from Hildesheim

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Compare train, coach and flight for Hildesheim to London

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hildesheim to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £98 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £98, while a flight costs an average of £366.

Distance: 696 km

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£366

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£263

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£98

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£96

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4h 48m

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2h 48m

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8h 20m

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30m

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21h 0m

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20h 30m

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30m

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10h 40m

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2.1 - 4.2kg

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0.7 - 1.7kg

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Compare ways to travel from Hildesheim to London

Compare the available ways to get from Hildesheim to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Hildesheim to London is a coach with an average price of £98.

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

A coach is £166 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hildesheim to London costing on average £263.

A coach is £269 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hildesheim to London costing on average £366.

The fastest way to travel from Hildesheim to London is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 48m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 20m.

Coach takes on average 21h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hildesheim and London including taking a train, 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 7h 52m sooner (2h 48m by flight vs 10h 40m by car). Tickets start at around £366 compared to roughly £96 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.

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from Hildesheim to London

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

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

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FAQs: Hildesheim 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 Hildesheim to London.

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There are 3 options to travel between Hildesheim and London including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hildesheim to London is a coach with an average price of £98.

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

A coach is £166 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hildesheim to London costing on average £263.

A coach is £269 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hildesheim to London costing on average £366.

The fastest way to travel from Hildesheim to London is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 48m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 20m.

Coach takes on average 21h 0m.

The Hildesheim to London distance is approximately 696 km.
The average frequency per day from Hildesheim to London is:
  • Around 113 flights per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hildesheim to London:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Hildesheim, Bahnhof/ZOB and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hildesheim Hbf and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hildesheim to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to London by coach.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar to go to London by train.
  • Travel with KLM, Sas Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, Eurowings, KLM Cityhopper, Lot Polish Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Dolomiti, Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, easyJet, Brussels Airlines, Luxair, Malta Air to go to London by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hildesheim to London:
  • 11 direct flights per day with Eurowings, British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet, Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from Hildesheim 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 Hildesheim to London, you can choose from several travel options including train, 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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