What is the cheapest way to get from London to Chartres?

The cheapest way to get from London to Chartres is to bus and train which costs €40 - €140 and takes 11h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Chartres?

The fastest way to get from London to Chartres is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €95 - €310.

Is there a direct train between London and Chartres?

No, there is no direct train from London to Chartres. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Chartres via Gare du Nord and Paris Gare Montparnasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from London to Chartres?

The distance between London and Chartres is 543 km.

How do I travel from London to Chartres without a car?

The best way to get from London to Chartres without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €95 - €310.

How long does it take to get from London to Chartres?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from London to Chartres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Chartres train from?

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

What is the time difference between London and Chartres?

Chartres is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 11:51 PM in London and 12:51 AM in Chartres.

Where does the London to Chartres train arrive?

London to Chartres train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Chartres?

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Where can I stay near Chartres?

There are 445+ hotels available in Chartres.

London to Chartres - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from London to Chartres by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
4h 34m
€96–302
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
11h 45m
€41–134
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Chartrescar
5h 30m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
6h 11m
€122–348
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 Chartrescar
6h 53m
€107–157
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
6h 23m
€91–236
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LTN - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
6h 33m
€79–225
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LGW - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
6h 20m
€87–217
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LHR - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
6h 13m
€78–319
Train to London Southend Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane SEN - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
6h 49m
€86–201

London to Chartres by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

4h 34mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 543 km
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between London, England and Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France?

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Chartres via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 4h 34m.

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