You can reach Greece from London either by train to Italy then a cruise ferry to Greece, or (if & when operating) by train all the way to Athens across eastern Europe via Munich, Vienna & Budapest.
Can you get a ferry from UK to Greece?
Whilst there are no direct ferries from the UK to Mediterranean serving commercial routes, we offer a range of indirect services to the most popular Mediterranean ferry routes including Italy, Tunisia, Malta, Cyprus and the Greek Islands.
Can I take a train from England to Greece?
Traveling from London to Athens by train is an exciting journey with some wonderful scenery. The two leading companies serving this route are Eurostar and SNCB. The entire trip takes over 36 hours, with many connections. Some of the popular connecting cities are Paris, Munich, Vienna, and Budapest.
How do you get to Santorini from UK without flying?
To travel by train from London in the United Kingdom to Santorini in Greece, several travel routes are possible. One for example is from the United Kingdom via France to Italy. Then from Italy by ferry to Greece. Another one from the United Kingdom via France, Germany, Hungary, Serbia and Bulgaria to Greece.
How long does it take to get to Greece by ferry?
The journey duration is 8-10 hours, depending on the operator. If you prefer to depart from the port of Brindisi, ferries to Corfu are available twice a week by Grimaldi Lines. The duration of the Brindisi – Corfu ferry sailing is just 8 hours.
Can I take my car to Greece from UK?
Can I drive my car in Greece? Yes. You must have a valid UK licence and V5 document, along with sufficient insurance and breakdown cover for your trip.
How long does it take from England to Greece by train?
There’s several options if you want to take the train from London to Athens, with most options taking around 48 hours to complete. The most convenient rail route requires you to begin at London St PancrasInternational, with a Eurostar connection to Paris Gare du Nord station.
How do you get from England to Athens without flying?
You can travel from London to Ath on Eurostar, SNCB, SNCF and TGV trains.
- Eurostar.
- SNCB.
- SNCF.
- TGV.
How do you get from England to Greece?
The best way to get from England to Greece is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs £55 – £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 – £130 and takes 2 days 4h. How long is the flight from England to Greece? The quickest flight from Manchester Airport to Athens Airport is the direct flight which takes 3h 40m.
How do I get to the Greek islands from the UK?
- Take the train from London St Pancras International LL to Luton Airport Parkway.
- Fly from London Luton (LTN) to Athens (ATH)
- Travel from Athens to Greek Islands.
Can you get to Santorini without flying?
You can travel either by plane (Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”) or by ferryboat (Piraeus Port). There are also links between Santorini and other Greek islands. The flight is the quickest, easiest and most direct way as it lasts more or less 40 minutes and you can book your tickets in advance.
Can you get to Santorini by boat?
You can get to Santorini by ferry in about 2-3.5 hr, with any of the approximately 4 daily crossings available. Ferry tickets for this route cost around €49-79. Ferry connections between the two islands are operated by 4 companies: Seajets, Minoan Lines, Golden Star Ferries, and Blue Star Ferries.
Can you get to Santorini by train?
Travel options
You can get from Athens to Santorini by train, bus or flight.
Are Greek island ferries expensive?
Are the Greek Island Ferries Expensive? Not necessarily. It can actually be very cheap depending on the time of year you go and how you schedule your route. We were shocked that we were able to buy tickets for our Greek Islands ferry route for just €6-12 euros each.
Is it better to fly or ferry between Greek islands?
A ferry will get you to your destination for a cheaper price. A flight will get you to your next stop with a shorter travel time. Both ferry and flight have a bit of a disorganized boarding process. I personally preferred taking the ferry because of the cheap ticket price, ease of port access, and views from the deck.
Can I get to Greece by boat?
There are currently three cruise companies that do so: Cunard, Holland America and Princess Cruises. All the cruise ships sail from Fort Lauderdale and take minimum 27 nights to get to Athens, stopping in numerous harbours along the way.
Can I take a car ferry to Greece?
The most important thing to remember when boarding a ferry in Greece with your car or motorcycle is to follow the ferry car deck steward guidelines. They will guide you through the process of boarding the ferry through the car deck door and guide you to the proper parking spot on board.
How many days does it take to drive from UK to Greece?
Driving time is 21 hours under good conditions.
Can you drive in Greece with a UK driving Licence?
Licences and documents
You can drive in Greece with a UK driving licence. You should read our guidance on driving in the EU from 1 January 2021.
How much is the train ride from London to Greece?
There are normally 9 trains per day traveling from London to Ath and tickets for this journey start from $73.63 when you book in advance.
London to Ath by train.
Journey time | From 3h 1m |
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Price | From $73.63 |
Distance | 178 miles (286 km) |
Frequency | 9 trains per day |
First train | 06:16 |
Can you take Eurostar to Greece?
Operated by Eurostar, Paris RER and Union Ivkoni, the London to Greece service departs from London St Pancras Intl and arrives in Athens. Typically six services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.