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London to Paris Trains

04
Apr

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London
342 km
Paris
Shortest travel time:2 h 18 m
Earliest departure:06:31
Longest travel time:2 h 21 m
Lowest train ticket cost:$115
Avg. daily departures:14
Latest departure:20:01

London to Paris Train Information

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A train ride from London to Paris is one of the most convenient ways to travel between the two amazing capitals. Although taking a plane seems like a more time-saving option, it’s not always true. As a rule, the airports are located outside the town limits, so, unless the airport is your final destination, you’ll need some extra time to get to the city center. Taking a fast train from London to Paris, on the other hand, means short travel times, easy check-in procedures, comfortable seats, plenty of legroom, and big panoramic windows, offering to enjoy the beautiful views over the French and British countryside and a ride through the famous La Manche tunnel.Turn your France trip to the amazing journey using the innovative trip planner. Get the best of you with France itinerary builder. Collect the most awesome sights into one trip and get ready to dive into the France charms!

Popular questions about London to Paris Trains

How to get from London to Paris?

As mentioned above, among the smartest ways to travel from London to Paris is on board a modern Eurostar bullet train, equipped with everything you need for a comfortable ride, including air conditioning and plenty of legroom.

Which train is best from London to Paris?

Without question, the top time-saving and comfortable way to get from London to Paris is on a Eurostar train. This is the greatest of the available options, boasting incredibly short travel times, great onboard amenities, and over 15 daily departures in the extensive London to Paris train schedule. During the ride, you are welcome to take advantage of the comfortable seats, more than enough space for your luggage, and even purchase snacks onboard. At the top speed of 320 km/h (200 mi/h), the high-speed Eurostar train covers the London to Paris distance of 344 km (214 mi) in a bit over two hours and races through one of the most famous underwater tunnels in the world, the Channel Tunnel.

Where to catch a train from London to Paris?

As stated previously, one of the pros of choosing to travel on a bullet train from London to Paris is that the railway stations are located right in the heart of the cities and are easily accessible by public transport, so you won’t need to spend much time to get there. The departure station in London is St. Pancras Int (also known as Londo St Pancras), part of the famous Kings Cross rail hub. After a 2-hour trip, you arrive at the Gare du Nord station in the heart of Paris.

How long is the train ride from London to Paris?

It will take you approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes to get from beautiful London to the charming capital of France on board a modern, well-equipped Eurostar train.

How much is a train ticket from London to Paris?

We can’t say for sure how much do train tickets from London to Paris cost because the price heavily depends on various factors, such as which class you want to travel in, where you buy your ticket from, and how much time is left before the departure. As a rule, ticket prices for a high-speed train from London to Paris start at 105 USD (but keep in mind that you will have to pay several times as much for a last-minute offer).

Is it cheaper to fly to Paris or get the train?

As a rule, no, it isn’t. The cheapest plane ticket costs around 70 USD, but if you are planning to use a taxi to go to an airport (which is the most common option), you will have to pay at least 40 more USD for the rides to and from the airport. So, the prices are more or less even, but a Eurostar train is faster and much more comfortable than any low-cost plane. Not to mention that the trains depart and arrive on time whereas flights are often delayed.

London to Paris Train Timetable

Morning trains
Fastest trip2 hrs 18 min
Longest trip2 hrs 21 min
Earliest06:31
Latest11:31
Departures5
Afternoon trains
Fastest trip2 hrs 18 min
Longest trip2 hrs 19 min
Earliest12:31
Latest17:31
Departures6
Evening trains
Fastest trip2 hrs 18 min
Longest trip2 hrs 18 min
Earliest18:01
Latest20:01
Departures3
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