Frankfurt Airport to London by train

Travelling by train from Frankfurt Airport to London

Ready to travel from Frankfurt Airport to London by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost between Frankfurt Airport and London: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from £105.07, then go to £231, if booked a month in advance, and £220, if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Frankfurt Airport to London departure timetable

On this route, 32 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Frankfurt Airport at 03:29 and the last leaving at 23:39 during the week.

For weekend travel to London, the earliest departure is at 03:29 and the last one is at 23:39. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 4 minutes.

Average train travel time from Frankfurt Airport to London

The quickest time by train is 5 hours and 15 minutes, travelling a total distance of 632 kilometres.

When are tickets between Frankfurt Airport and London available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Frankfurt Airport and London can be purchased 9 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Further insights on trains from Frankfurt Airport to London

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