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

The cheapest way to get from London to France is to bus via Paris which costs €18 - €120 and takes 9h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to France is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs €75 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between London and France?

No, there is no direct bus from London to France. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Pont de l'Archevêché via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

Is there a direct train between London and France?

No, there is no direct train from London to France. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Cité via Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from London to France?

The distance between London and France is 454 km.

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

The best way to get from London to France without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs €75 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from London to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to France bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London to France train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from London to France?

The best way to get from London to France is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs €75 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €120 and takes 9h 51m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €320 and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the London to France bus arrive?

London to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between London and France?

France is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 8:48 PM in London and 9:48 PM in France.

Where does the London to France train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near France?

There are 22356+ hotels available in France.

Can I share a ride from London to France?

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

London to France - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 12 ways to get from London to France by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, 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
2h 39m
€76–329
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus 1700 / ...
9h 56m
€18–113
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
9h 51m
€31–111
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Parisrideshare 343.6 km
5h 49m
€28–55
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
4h 19m
€99–313
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 44m
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
5h 56m
€97–142
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
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
4h 30m
€68–201
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
4h 42m
€92–296
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
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
4h 29m
€59–192
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
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
4h 40m
€56–191
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Paris Orly Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LHR - ORY
4h 23m
€55–284

London to France by train and subway (Eurostar)

118Weekly Services

2h 39mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 453.6 km
Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between London, England and France?

Eurostar operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord hourly. Tickets cost €70–330 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) every 4 hours. Tickets cost €28–110 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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