What is the cheapest way to get from England to France?

The cheapest way to get from England to France is to rideshare which costs €28 - €55 and takes 5h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from England to France?

The fastest way to get from England to France is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €140 - €260.

Is there a direct train between England and France?

No, there is no direct train from England station to France. However, there are services departing from Leicester Square station and arriving at Cité via London St Pancras Intl and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from England to France?

The distance between England and France is 456 km.

How do I travel from England to France without a car?

The best way to get from England to France without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €140 - €260.

How long does it take to get from England to France?

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from England to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to France train from?

England to France train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train, bus or fly from England to France?

The best way to get from England to France is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €140 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 10h 52m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €190 and takes 4h 29m.

What is the time difference between England and France?

France is 1h ahead of England. It is currently 7:07 AM in England and 8:07 AM in France.

Where does the England to France train arrive?

England to France train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 23373+ hotels available in France.

Can I share a ride from England to France?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between England and France. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

England to France - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and subway

There are 12 ways to get from England to France by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, subway, plane, car, car train, car ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3h 31m
€145–258
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London to Parisrideshare 343.6 km
5h 49m
€28–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 52m
€35–71
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the subway from Charing Cross station to Paddington stationsubway
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
4h 27m
€101–322
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
4h 47m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Pariscar
6h 4m
€68–146
Fly Manchester Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MAN - CDG
4h 29m
€56–190
Fly Birmingham Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
4h 23m
€55–200
Fly Bristol Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
4h 44m
€55–185
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
4h 41m
€68–249
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
4h 32m
€53–169
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
5h 43m
€103–272

England to France by subway and train (Eurostar)

118Weekly Services

3h 31mAverage Duration

€145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 456.3 km
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between England and France?

Eurostar operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord hourly. Tickets cost €140–250 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 9h 15m.

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