There are 9 ways to get from Paris to London by train, bus, rideshare, car, car train, car ferry or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intl
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Paris - Bercy Seine to London - Victoria Coach Station
7 alternative options
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Paris to London
Drive, Eurotunnel
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Drive from Paris to Calais-Fréthun
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Take the Eurotunnel from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
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Drive from Folkestone to London
Drive, car ferry
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Drive from Paris to Dunkirk
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Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Dover
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Drive from Dover to London
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to London Heathrow
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to London Heathrow (LHR)
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to London Gatwick, train
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to London Gatwick (LGW)
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Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
Fly Paris Orly to London Gatwick, train
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Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to London Gatwick (LGW)
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Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to London Luton, train
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to London Luton (LTN)
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Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras International LL
Paris to London by train
The train journey time between Paris and London is around 2h 18m and covers a distance of around 281 miles. Operated by Eurostar, the Paris to London train service departs from Paris Nord and arrives in London St Pancras Intl. Typically 108 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to London is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to London is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs €120 - €350.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris - Bercy Seine and arriving at London - Victoria Coach Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Nord and arriving at London St Pancras Intl. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Paris and London is 215 miles.
The best way to get from Paris to London without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs €120 - €350.
The train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intl takes 2h 18m including transfers and departs hourly.
Paris to London bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from Paris - Bercy Seine station.
Paris to London train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.
The best way to get from Paris to London is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs €120 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 8h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €310 and takes 4h 5m.
- Distance: 214.7 miles
- Duration: 2h 18m
What companies run services between Paris, France and London, England?
Eurostar operates a train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intl hourly. Tickets cost £100 - £310 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, Blablabus operates a bus from Paris - Bercy Seine to London - Victoria Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £26 - £40 and the journey takes 8h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50 - £320
Flights from Paris Orly to London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30 - £190
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35 - £210
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35 - £260
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60 - £290
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Paris Orly to London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30 - £190
Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £100 - £310
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/fr-fr/trains
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Business Premier
- £280 - £310
- Standard
- £100 - £130
- Standard Premier
- £140 - £180
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- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Eurotunnel
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9 - £23
- Website
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- merseyrail.org
- Anytime Standard
- £9 - £13
- Anytime 1st Class
- £17 - £23
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- customerservices@gatwickexpress.com
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £12
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Luton to London St Pancras International LL
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14 - £17
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- £14 - £17
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- getintouch@eastmidlandstrains.co.uk
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Luton to London St Pancras International
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14 - £70
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
- Standard
- £14 - £20
- 1st Class
- £45 - £70
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Luton to London St Pancras International
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7 - £12
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £7 - £12
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Paris - Bercy Seine to London - Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £26 - £40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris to London Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30 - £45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Paris Gare de Bercy Seine to London Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £26 - £40
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
- Schedules at
- https://uk.megabus.com/timetables
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- Phone
- +45 33 42 30 10
- incoming@dfdsseaways.dk
- Website
- dfds.com
Car ferry from Dunkirk to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £80 - £140
- Website
- dfds.co.uk
- Standard Car - Economy
- £84
- Standard Car - Premium
- £134
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Paris to London
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £31 - £33
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to London Heathrow Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Paris to London bus services, operated by Blablabus, arrive at London - Victoria Coach Station.
London is 1h behind Paris. It is currently 3:42 AM in Paris and 2:42 AM in London.
Paris to London train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Air France and British Airways offer flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Book your Paris to London train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Paris to London bus tickets online with Omio, Distribusion and FlixBus.
There are 1850+ hotels available in London. Prices start at £75 per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is to train which takes 34 min and costs €12.