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

The cheapest way to get from London to Chartres is to bus which costs €26 - €130 and takes 11h 40m.

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 €100 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between London and Chartres?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Chartres. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Chartres via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

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 €100 - €350.

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 bus from?

London to Chartres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

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.

Train or bus from London to Chartres?

The best way to get from London to Chartres is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €100 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €130 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the London to Chartres bus arrive?

London to Chartres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

What is the time difference between London and Chartres?

Chartres is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 9:41 AM in London and 10:41 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?

Book your London to Chartres train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your London to Chartres bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chartres?

There are 436+ hotels available in Chartres.

London to Chartres - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 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 NordEil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to ChartresTer
4h 34m
€105–350
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to ChartresN1659
11h 40m
€26–121
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to ChartresTer
11h 24m
€52–131
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Chartres
5h 27m
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)LHR - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartres
6h 15m
€123–316
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Chartres
6h 50m
€107–156
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LGW - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartres
6h 26m
€86–205
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LTN - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartres
6h 36m
€80–205
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, bus
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LGW - ORY
3. Take the bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Chartres
5h 54m
€64–202
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Paris Orly Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LHR - ORY
2. Take the bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Chartres
5h 48m
€61–284
Train to London Southend Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Airport
2. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)SEN - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartres
6h 52m
€102–213

London to Chartres by train, subway, and foot

110Weekly Services

4h 34mAverage Duration

€105Cheapest 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Chartres via Paris and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 11h 40m.

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