London to Ukraine

Coach routes between London and Ukraine

London to Ukraine with Eurolines BOOK TICKET NOW

Once a week is possible to travel from London to Ukraine with Eurolines coaches. There's an indirect coach service operated by the Eastern European Travel Ltd c/o Eurolines, which connects Britain’s capital London with Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. In Ukraine the coach also stops in Lvov (L’viv), Rivne and Zytomir. The coach crosses France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany and Poland on its way.
The journey from London to Kiev takes about 52 hours. From London to Lvov it is about 42 hours, from London to Zytomir it is about 49 hours and from London to Rivne it is 46 hours. There is usually one pair of coaches per week. However, they necessitate transferring from one coach to another in Lille as well as buying two separate tickets for each leg of the journey. The departure is from London, the coach also stops at Hythe. The journey from London to Ukraine can be conventionally divided into two stages. The first stage is the journey from London to Lille, the second stage is the journey from Lille to the Ukrainian cities. A detailed timetable is located below (see Eurolines UK and Eurolines FR websites for more details).

London to Ukraine fares and booking

Unfortunately, at the moment it’s not possible to buy tickets for the entire journey. You have to purchase tickets separately on the British and French Eurolines’ websites for each leg of the journey. It is highly recommended to book tickets online in advance. The total price, including additional tax, for a standard return ticket from London to Ukraine is approximately £300 (£260 for a „promo” ticket). Before you go with this coach, make sure that you have all necessary travel documents (passport and visa). From London, Eurolines partner will bring you into 4 cities of Ukraine. Take advantage of Eurolines’ low prices, and get you safely and comfortably to your destination.

Note that timetables and fares are subject to change and EuropeBus can’t guarantee accuracy of this information. Visit Eurolines website to see current timetable and exact prices and book a ticket for an international journey

Discover Ukraine

The second largest country in Europe - almost twice the size of the United Kingdom - has attracted visitors with its picturesque spring grasses of its vast steppes as well as with his long Black Sea coast and the peninsula of Crimea. In my opinion, a unique tourist attraction is the Crimea. Crimea is a peninsula on the southern Ukraine, which is connected to the mainland by only a narrow passage - Perekopski, between the Black Sea and Azov. Due to the wealth of historical sites Crimea is also called "open air museum." In Crimea you can find traces of different civilizations. Ruins of ancient Greek cities: Pantikapea (out of Kerch) and Chersones (in Sevastopol). In addition, more interesting monasteries carved into the rock and "cave cities".
Crimea may be called "the miniature world", due to the incredible combination of sea, mountains, caves, steppes, canyons and waterfalls. In the north stretches the steppe - hot and dry, south-central region - is a beautiful Crimean Mountains.
The port and trading city of Odessa is enjoying great popularity especially among young people. Among the major attractions of the capital Kiev are the Skythengold and the monk mummies in the Kiev Cave Monastery on the western bank of the Dnieper, but also many other religious buildings, some of which are among the world cultural heritage. The historic center of Lviv with this award, and around the city granted an open-air museum insight into their rich history. Useful guides: Lonely Planet Publications

Useful links to coach timetables & fares

• London to Kiev, Lvov, Rivne & Zytomir
  

How to buy tickets & some helpful information

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• How is the journey from London to Ukraine by Eurolines?
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• Get a travel insurance for the journey to Ukraine
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The Eurolines coach network is an inexpensive way to travel through Europe. Eurolines coaches have different categories, from Standard class to Business class and they go everywhere. You can reserve seats in advance on the internet.

Eurolines operators

Eurolines is a coalition of independant bus and coach companies that operate under one brand name. They serve the majority of European countries, reaching hundreds of destinations across Europe from Ireland to Russia and from Norway to Portugal. Some also serve Turkey and Morocco. Eurolines coaches are comfortable and upscale.
You can reserve a seat online, If your journey begins from the UK, you just go on the Eurolines UK web page, a complete list of operators affiliated in the Eurolines group is available under www.eurolines.com. The Eurolines offices are usually located inside the long distance bus stations, but it can also be a travel agent in the city.

Eurolines & National Express in one booking

National Express has teamed up with Eurolines to bring Europe that little bit closer to you. And you can get there in one easy booking. Just enter the name of the place from which you start the journey, in the box defining the place of departure. London will automatically be treated as a transfer point. Book your international travel through the National Express website.

To the Ukraine by coach, see current international timetables & fares

London to Kiev, Lvov, Rivne and Zytomir

© = You’ll need to change coach in Lille
➀ = Day 1
➂ = Day 3

London to Ukraine fares

Information about coach fares from London to Lille is presented at the London to France page. The following table shows the coach fares from Lille to Ukrainian cities.

Age categories: Children: 0-12 years, Youth: 13-25 years, Seniors: 60+ years.

How to buy tickets online for travel from London to Ukraine

Unfortunately, at the moment it’s not possible to buy tickets for the entire journey. You have to purchase tickets separately on the British and French Eurolines’ websites for each leg of the journey. It is highly recommended to book tickets online in advance. Tickets must be purchased separately on the route from the UK to Lille on the Eurolines UK website, and from Lille to Ukraine on the Eurolines FR website.
 To purchase tickets online for the Eurolines service from the UK to Lille you can do it directly at the Europebus’s home page using the journey planner provided. You can also do it on the Eurolines or National Express’ websites. Simply fill out all fields in the journey planner and follow the instructions to buy a ticket. Discounted tickets are also available for youths, children and seniors. If you book early and your travel dates and times are flexible, you may get ticket with a discount. Early booking is highly recommended. I don’t recommend the Open return tickets for the journey to Ukraine.
 Then go to the French Eurolines website and buy a ticket for the section from France to Ukraine. Simply fill out all fields in the journey planner and follow the instructions. Discounted tickets are also available for youths, children and seniors. If you book early and your travel dates and times are flexible, you may get ticket with a discount. Passengers with open date return tickets, must confirm/reserve their return journey with a local Eurolines office at least 4 days before the date they wish to travel. Simply phone the Eastern European Travel Ltd office in Kiev: 0038 067 67 67 911

• Detailed information on purchasing tickets
• Book coach travel from the UK to Lille
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• Coach tickets from Ukraine

Travelling to Europe from outside London

National Express together with Eurolines offer nationwide connections to London for a simple add-on price of £15 single or return. Just enter the name of the place from which you start the journey, in the box defining the place of departure. London will automatically be treated as a transfer point. Unfortunately, this option is only available for certain Eurolines connections, so if you won’t be able to purchase a ticket with this option, you'll have to buy two separate tickets. One ticket for access into London by National Express, the second ticket for the international Eurolines route from London. 
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The journey from London to Ukraine by Eurolines

All Eurolines’ coaches have on-board toilets, reclining seats and air-conditioning as standard.
 Sometimes the coach that picks you up from your departure point has only the final destination displayed on the front windscreen. This is because the majority of Eurolines routes include multiple stops and it would be impractical to display every stop on the front windscreen. Also, you may have booked a journey which requires a change of coach. In both examples, please ask the driver to confirm that his/her coach is going to the destination stated on your ticket. 
Eurolines put the safety and comfort of passengers first, so the vehicles are equipped with a large number of safeguards. The operators are using modern vehicles with large panoramic windows and increased legroom.
Eurolines coach services depart from Victoria Coach Station in London which is located close to Victoria Underground and bus stations. Eurolines coaches arrive at the main bus terminals in Ukraine. Buy a ticket online now

Check-In at London Victoria Coach Station

You need to check-in at the Eurolines check-in office located adjacent to Gate 19. Check in commences one hour before departure and closes 15 minutes before to enable all customers to board and to ensure a prompt departure. You should have your passports and other travel documents ready for inspection at check-in. A boarding card for each customer and luggage labels will be issued and customers will be advised from which gate their coach will leave. Check in time at other UK departure points is 30 minutes before departure. If the office for check-in is already closed, check-in takes place directly on the coach. Buy a ticket online now

Check-In in Ukraine

You must check-in no later than 60 minutes before the departure time stated on your ticket. Check-in closes 15 minutes before departure.
If there’s no office for check-in, then check-in takes place directly on the coach. Services returning to London arrive in Victoria Coach Station’s Arrivals terminal, customers making onward coach connections will need to cross the street to the Departures terminal

Sea crossings

This route involves a sea crossing which, depending on which service you are on, will either by Eurotunnel or by ferry (check timetables for specific information). On arrival at the ferry port or Eurotunnel terminal customers will be required to disembark from the coach and pass through both UK and destination country Border Control offices and show their Passports. Normally customers are not required to be accompanied by their luggage, however occasionally Border Control officials do require customers to take their own luggage with them.

Refreshment stops

Refreshment stops are taken periodically throughout the journey providing the opportunity for refreshment and shipping services used by Eurolines provide a range of shops, restaurants and other facilities.

Carriage of luggage

All Eurolines customers must label their luggage which will be loaded into the hold of the coach and will normally remain there until arrival at the destination or interchange point. The coach driver will load and unload customers’ luggage but customers are responsible for seeing their own luggage onto and off the coach on which they are travelling.
Each customer has a free luggage allowance of two medium sized suitcases, weighing no more than 20 kilograms each and 1 piece of hand luggage, which must be located on the shelf above your head or under the passenger seat. Additionsl luggagemay be carried subject to space at the charge of £1 per kilo.  Buy a ticket online now

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Travel insurance

The best way to protect against unexpected accidents is to buy travel insurance. In my opinion, so that the journey is stress-free, you should never travel without travel insurance. You can insure only for travel, it’s possible directly on the Eurolines website, during ticket purchase. You can also insure individually with another insurer. This will be the insurance that will apply during the journey and while in a foreign country. The insurance should cover: loss of cash and goods, cancellation of travel and medical treatment abroad. If you travel several times a year and want to save money, you may want to buy an annual insurance policy. Click here to buy insurance.

Currency

The monetary unit in Ukraine is the Hrywa. Do you want to exchange currency? Currency Exchange online

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Car Rental

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