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

The cheapest way to get from London to Tours is to bus via Dover which costs €45 - €120 and takes 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Tours is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €100 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between London and Tours?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Tours station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

Is there a direct train between London and Tours?

No, there is no direct train from London to Tours. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at St Pierre Des Corps via Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from London to Tours?

The distance between London and Tours is 676 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Tours without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €100 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from London to Tours, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Tours bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London to Tours train from?

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

Train or bus from London to Tours?

The best way to get from London to Tours is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €100 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 12h.

Where does the London to Tours bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between London and Tours?

Tours is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 7:24 PM in London and 8:24 PM in Tours.

Where does the London to Tours train arrive?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Tours?

There are 1641+ hotels available in Tours.

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

There are 10 ways to get from London to Tours by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, train, 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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
4h 38m
€103–376
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus
12h
€47–117
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Tourscar
7h 33m
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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
6h 20m
€127–412
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Tours Parking Peupliersbus Voltavançar 78 / ...
15h 30m
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 Tourscar
8h 56m
€127–187
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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
6h 32m
€96–310
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 Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
6h 10m
€105–346
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 Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
6h 3m
€96–438
Fly London Stansted Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STN - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
7h 31m
€77–333

London to Tours by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

4h 38mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 676.4 km
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between London, England and Tours, France?

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to St Pierre Des Corps via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 12h.

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