There are 11 ways to get from London to Frans by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, train, train (Eurostar), 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- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 17m€206–336Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Bourg-en-Bressebus
- Take the bus from Sncf to Place Limelettebus A19
17h 38m€62–102Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from London to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Franscar
8h 45m€268–336Fly London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train, line 1 bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Villefranche Sur Saonetrain
- Take the bus from Gare to Jassans-Riottier - Beaurivagebus
5h 52mTrain via Paris
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Dijontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Villefranche Sur Saonetrain Ter
7h 47m€278–441Bus, train
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Roannebus 747
- Take the train from Roanne to St Germain Au Mont D'ortrain Ter
19h 51m€84–132Drive, car ferry
- Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Franscar
10h 12m€163–293Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
6h 11m€86–244Train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
6h 19m€88–243Fly London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LHR - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 10m€119–365Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
- Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LGW - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 34m€101–296
London to Frans by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from London to Frans is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 17h 38m.
The fastest way to get from London to Frans is to train and fly which takes 6h 11m and costs €85 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from London to Frans. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Place Limelette via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from London to Frans. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Villefranche Sur Saone via Lille Europe and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between London and Frans is 951 km.
The best way to get from London to Frans without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs €200 - €340.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from London to Frans, including transfers.
London to Frans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from London Victoria station.
London to Frans train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from London to Frans is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs €200 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 17h 38m.
What companies run services between London, England and Frans, France?
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Jassans-Riottier - Limelette via Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, Villefranche Sur Saone, and Gare in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Place Limelette via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Sncf in around 17h 38m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–260
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–320
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–240
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65–290
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €150–250
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Bourg-en-Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
London to Frans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Frans is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 1:22 AM in London and 2:22 AM in Frans.
London to Frans train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lille Europe station.
There are 1057+ hotels available in Frans.















