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

The cheapest way to get from France to England is to rideshare which costs £30 - £32 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to England is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £150 - £250.

Is there a direct train between France and England?

No, there is no direct train from France to England station. However, there are services departing from Châtelet and arriving at Charing Cross station via Paris Nord and Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from France to England?

The distance between France and England is 285 miles.

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

The best way to get from France to England without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £150 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from France to England, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to England train from?

France to England train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

Train or fly from France to England?

The best way to get from France to England is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £150 - £250. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £45 - £170 and takes 4h 20m.

What is the time difference between France and England?

England is 1h behind France. It is currently 11:59 PM in France and 10:59 PM in England.

Where does the France to England train arrive?

France to England train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near England?

There are 21241+ hotels available in England.

Can I share a ride from France to England?

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

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There are 11 ways to get from France to England by train (Eurostar), rideshare, plane, train, car, car train, car ferry, or subway

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Train (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3h 18m
£153–243
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Paris to Londonrideshare 213.5 mi
5h 55m
£30–32
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane CDG - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Birmingham New Streettrain
4h 13m
£57–187
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Paris to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Londoncar
4h 58m
£176–204
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Paris to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Londoncar
6h
£89–168
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to London Heathrow Airport, subway
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane CDG - LHR
2. Take the subway from Paddington station to Charing Cross stationsubway
4h 29m
£93–277
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CDG - MAN
4h 20m
£48–166
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Bristol Airport
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane CDG - BRS
4h 37m
£52–173
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CDG - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
4h 27m
£58–212
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane CDG - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
4h 57m
£64–186
Train, train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
5h 1m
£170–402

France to England by subway, train, and foot (Eurostar)

228Weekly Services

3h 18mAverage Duration

£153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 283.7 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between France and England?

Eurostar operates a train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intl hourly. Tickets cost £150–240 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, easyJet, Air France, and three other airlines fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 3 hours.

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