What is the cheapest way to get to London from Moscow, St. Petersburg and other Russian cities? Let's consider the prices for flights with a direct flight and with a transfer, we will find out what ways you can get from the airport, the train schedule, we will find the best housing options where you can stay closer to the city center.
When we say London, we immediately remember Buckingham Palace and Tower Bridge, then Piccadilly Circus and Princess Diana in Kensington Palace. This city is, first of all, history, why not touch it! Moreover, we are offered many options to get there.
How to get to London by plane?
Great Britain is an island state, however, you can get to London from Moscow not only by plane. From France, the Channel Tunnel can be accessed by train, bus or ferry.
The cost of a direct flight to London from Moscow
Direct flight London-Moscow may not seem the cheapest, but it depends on how you look at it. Only two airlines operate direct four-hour daily flights in this direction - Aeroflot and British Airways. The cost of plane tickets to London and back from 18,100 rubles. Basically, departure from Sheremetyevo or Domodedovo. London airports - Heathrow and Gatwick.
- Prices for direct flights to London by month:
Prices for flights with transfers
It is much more profitable to fly with transfers. The most attractive are the prices for air tickets to London from Moscow and back from the airlines KLM, Lufthansa, Swiss Airlines and AirBaltic. They start at 14,000 rubles. In addition, these airlines have a very high level of service. Flight time is 7-10 hours.
Lufthansa offers to buy air tickets to London very cheaply, for 12,600 rubles. But with a restriction, baggage for these flights will need to be paid for separately or only carry-on baggage.
The Russian low-cost airline Pobeda, together with RyanAir, offers flights even cheaper. Ticket prices start at 11,320 rubles. The flight time is about ten hours. But all low-cost airlines have their own restrictions and rules that you should study in advance.
For example, for passengers buying a RyanAir plane ticket, it is important to consider:
- When buying a ticket, you may be charged an additional commission when choosing to pay by credit card or paypal.
- Additional services can be added to the account, they will need to be removed manually.
- There is no free meal on board. You will see the paid menu already on board. You can take a light breakfast with you.
- Only hand luggage is free. We must pay tribute, the concept of "hand luggage" has changed for the better. Now it is one suitcase up to 10 kg and no more than 55x40x20 cm in size and a personal item no more than 35x20x20 cm in size.
- If you want to choose a seat on the plane or board before others, you will also pay extra for that.
- Special rules apply to check-in. Violation of them may result in a fine of up to 45 euros.
- Changes in name, date or itinerary should preferably be corrected within 24 hours by calling Ryanair's Call Center. Otherwise, you will face a fine of 110 euros.
A low-cost airline arrives at the most remote airport of Stansted.
We recommend searching for cheap plane tickets using If you have time, but are limited in funds, then you will be interested in the following routes: You can get from London airport to the city center by tube, bus or taxi. It all depends on the airport of arrival. Heathrow... The country's busiest international airport is located 24 kilometers from London. Gatwick... The airport is located 48 kilometers from London near the town of Crawley. Stansted... The airport is located 60 kilometers from London. Car rental for travel in England and Scotland is very convenient, but in London itself it loses its meaning. Entry to London is paid, if you do not pay it on time, then you will face heavy fines. In addition, it is difficult to find a parking space in the city and the parking is expensive. Find a car at the most affordable price Economybokings, the search engine searches among all rental companies and compares prices, so you can be sure of the rental price. Getting from Moscow to London by train means crossing the English Channel via a high-speed tunnel. There are two optimal options: As a result, you will need two days and 9200 rubles to travel from Moscow to London. If you drive from Paris to London using the Bla Bla Car website, the total cost of the trip will be reduced to 7200 rubles, but the travel time will increase by 3 hours. You can cross the strait by bus Eurolines or Megabus. The consolation on such a long trip can be that you will make the trip through Belarus, Poland, Germany and France. Your route will be on the mainland, then you will need to change to a ferry in France, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Holland or Belgium. Or through the Channel Tunnel (Calais - Dover). A ticket for an adult - from 3300 rubles, transportation of a car - from 7000 rubles. You cannot drive through the tunnel yourself by car. The route itself can be planned using the viamishelin.com planner or any other. You can take a ten-liter can of gasoline with you. It is convenient to spend the night in campsites or small hotels. Important! Drive on the left in the UK! You need to take with you: If you want to comply with all the formalities, then it is better to go to the website www.direct.gov.uk You can find fellow travelers on the Bla Bla Car website and save on gas. If you yourself become a fellow traveler, it will cost you from 6,000 to 7,000 rubles. Travel time is at least 34 hours. London is considered an expensive holiday city. Accommodation and meals are higher than the average for the EEC countries. Judge for yourself. Let's consider the most popular places near the city center among tourists, which are ideal for the price and conditions. CitizenM London Bankside. The cost of the room is 18830 rubles for two. The hotel is modern in design, superbly located in the heart of the Tate Gallery of Modern Art and 600 meters from the Millennium Bridge. 24-hour registration and restaurant. Free iMac computers in the guest areas and the ability to print the necessary documents for free. Westbridge. The cost is 7700 rubles for two per day. An old building from the 18th century, next to Queen Elizabeth Park and Westfield Stratford City shopping center. Five minutes walk to Stratford Tube Station and two minutes walk to Stratford High Street DLR Automatic Tube Station. The hotel has its own gym, restaurant and guest lounge with computers. To the question "Where to stay in London inexpensively?" there are at least two answers: couchsurfing and apartments. With Terrace Apartment. The cost is 16,722 rubles for a room that can accommodate up to seven people. The 40 m² apartment has everything you need. Terrace with outdoor dining area. According to tourists, it is very clean here, near Regency Park, attractions. Duke of Fife. The cost is 2800 rubles for a double room with a shared bathroom. Guest house in the heart of East London, next to Upton Park underground. Take the tube 30 minutes to central London. Clean, tidy, helpful staff. Glendale Hyde Park. The cost is 3700 rubles for a double room with a bathroom. This Victorian hotel is 5 minutes from Paddington Station, Paddington and Lancaster Gate Underground and Heathrow Express Train. Hyde Park is about 200 meters away. Travelers celebrate the cleanliness, delicious breakfast, outdoor recreation area. Did you like the material? We will be grateful for using the social media buttons at the end of the article, perhaps right now your friends are planning a trip to the UK and they will need this information. Do not forget to go to Fb in the "Travel Club" group.Other ways to get to the capital
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