There are 8 ways to get from London to Champagne wine region by train, bus, car, car train, car ferry or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended
Train
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Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
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Take the train from Paris l'Est to Epernay
Cheapest
Bus
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Take the bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
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Take the bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Reims
Drive, Eurotunnel
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Drive from London to Folkestone
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Take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
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Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Champagne wine region
Drive, car ferry
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Drive from London to Dover
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Take the car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
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Drive from Dunkirk to Champagne wine region
Fly London Heathrow to Paris CDG, train
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Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Paris CDG (CDG)
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Take the train from Paris l'Est to Epernay
Train to London Gatwick, fly to Paris CDG, train
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Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
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Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Paris CDG (CDG)
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Take the train from Paris l'Est to Epernay
Train to London Gatwick, fly to Paris Orly, train
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Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
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Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Paris Orly (ORY)
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Take the train from Paris l'Est to Epernay
Train to London Luton, fly to Paris CDG, train
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Take the train from London St Pancras International LL to Luton
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Fly from London Luton (LTN) to Paris CDG (CDG)
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Take the train from Paris l'Est to Epernay
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from London to Champagne wine region is to bus, which costs £75 - £110 and takes 12h 38m.
The quickest way to get from London to Champagne wine region is to train which costs £150 - £390 and takes 4h 41m.
The distance between London and Champagne wine region is 405 km.
The best way to get from London to Champagne wine region without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £150 - £390.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from London to Champagne wine region, including transfers.
The best way to get from London to Champagne wine region is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £150 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £110 and takes 12h 38m.
The quickest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Paris CDG Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Air France and British Airways offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to Paris CDG Airport.
There are 50+ hotels available in Champagne wine region. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from London to London Heathrow Airport is to train which takes 14 min and costs £4 - £35.

- Distance: 404.7 km
- Duration: 4h 41m
What companies run services between London, England and Champagne wine region, France?
You can take a train from London King's Cross to Champagne wine region via Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, and Epernay in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Champagne wine region via Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and Reims in around 12h 38m.

- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €450
Flights from London Gatwick to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €330

- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €250
Flights from London Luton to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €220

- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €360

- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €330

Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €110 - €350
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- €310 - €350
- Standard
- €110 - €140
- Standard Premier
- €160 - €210

France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Paris l'Est to Epernay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18 - €40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €18 - €26
- Rail 1st Class
- €27 - €40

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Paris-Est to Épernay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45 - €85
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Eurotunnel

- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €27
- Website
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Anytime Standard
- €11 - €15
- Anytime 1st Class
- €20 - €27

- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- customerservices@gatwickexpress.com
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €21
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
- Anytime Standard
- €15 - €21

- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London St Pancras International LL to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16 - €21
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- €16 - €21

- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- getintouch@eastmidlandstrains.co.uk
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras International to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19 - €28
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
- Advance Single
- €8 - €24
- Off-Peak Single
- €14 - €21
- Anytime Day Single/Anytime Single
- €19 - €28

As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16 - €21
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Reims
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €11
- Website
- Blablabus

- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Paris Gare de Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15 - €22
- Website
- RegioJet

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25 - €35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to Reims Champagne Ardenne TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €12
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +45 33 42 30 10
- incoming@dfdsseaways.dk
- Website
- dfds.com
Car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €100 - €160
- Website
- dfds.co.uk
- Standard Car - Economy
- €100
- Standard Car - Premium
- €160
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