Frankfurt am Main to London by train

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Overview: trains from Frankfurt am Main to London

Find the key information for travelling by train from Frankfurt am Main to London, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:07 View journey
Last train 23:06 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 6hr 6m View journey
Distance (km) 636
Trains / day 47 View all
Cheapest journey AU$94.17 View journey
Avg journey time 8hr 14m
Train operators 10

Travelling from Frankfurt am Main to London by train

Want to know how to get from Frankfurt am Main to London by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to London take around 6 hours and 6 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 636 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Frankfurt am Main is scheduled to depart at around  02:45. The last departure is usually at around 20:50. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 47 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 4 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$94.17.

We think any time is a great time to visit London, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to London.

Is there a direct train from Frankfurt am Main to London?

The journey between Frankfurt am Main and London usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Frankfurt am Main to London every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Frankfurt am Main to London?

The Frankfurt am Main to London train travel takes about 6 hours and 6 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Frankfurt am Main to London train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to London leaving Frankfurt am Main at around 02:45 and the last train leaving at around 20:50. This is the same at the weekend.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.