The average train between London and Root takes 9h 52m and the fastest train takes 8h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from London to Root. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between London and Root. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Root at 12:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 9h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from London to Root. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Root station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
London to Root train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London to Root train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Luzern station.
Book your London to Root train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between London and Root is 786.5 km. The road distance is 1,083 km.
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Gisikon-Root via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Luzern in around 8h 54m.