There are 12 ways to get from Central London to France by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, 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- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
4h 2m€160–260Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 58m€35–119Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Central London to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
5h 9m€203–232Fly London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
4h 12m€97–317Bus via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1700 / ...
11h 28m€40–124Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Central London to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Pariscar
6h 23m€100–196Fly London Heathrow Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LHR - TLS
4h 40m€83–313Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Take the train from Brentford to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
4h 50m€78–290Fly London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
4h 46m€96–291Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Take the train from Brentford to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
4h 52m€63–190Fly London Heathrow Airport to Paris Orly Airport
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LHR - ORY
4h 33m€75–305Fly London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
5h 26m€96–300
Central London to France by bus, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Central London to France is to bus which costs €35 - €120 and takes 10h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Central London to France is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €160 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Central London to France station. However, there are services departing from South Ealing Road and arriving at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Central London station to France. However, there are services departing from Northfields station and arriving at Cité via London St Pancras Intl and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Central London and France is 471 km.
The best way to get from Central London to France without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €160 - €260.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Central London to France, including transfers.
Central London to France bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from London Victoria station.
Central London to France train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from Central London to France is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €160 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €120 and takes 10h 58m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €320 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Central London, England and France?
Eurostar operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord hourly. Tickets cost €150–250 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 9h.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–260
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–260
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Paris Orly Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–270
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–200
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Central London to France bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
France is 1h ahead of Central London. It is currently 7:38 AM in Central London and 8:38 AM in France.
Central London to France train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
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