Driving from London to Turku
Turku lies 1,698 km (1,055 mi) north-east of London, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 25 h 54 min without stops, over roughly 2,072 km (1,287 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| London | Turku | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Finland |
| Population | 9 million | 206,655 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+3 (Europe/Helsinki) |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 20100–20960 |
Clocks in Turku are 2 h ahead of London right now, so a 25 h 54 min journey lands 27 h 54 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Turku
Crossing from United Kingdom into Finland: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +358; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book car hire from London to Turku
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Staying in Turku
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Common questions
How far is Turku from London?
1,698 km (1,055 mi) in a straight line, north-east of London; by road roughly 2,072 km (1,287 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Turku by car?
About 25 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Turku?
Turku is 2 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Helsinki against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Turku?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.