What is the cheapest way to get from France to Essex?

The cheapest way to get from France to Essex is to bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 14h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from France to Essex?

The fastest way to get from France to Essex is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £130 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between France and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from France to Essex. However, there are services departing from Pont Sully - Quai de Béthune and arriving at Polecat Road via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), London Victoria, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 7m.

Is there a direct train between France and Essex?

No, there is no direct train from France to Essex. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at White Notley via Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from France to Essex?

The distance between France and Essex is 327 miles.

How do I travel from France to Essex without a car?

The best way to get from France to Essex without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £130 - £250.

How long does it take to get from France to Essex?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from France to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Essex bus from?

France to Essex bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where do I catch the France to Essex train from?

France to Essex train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from France to Essex?

The best way to get from France to Essex is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £30 - £150 and takes 5h 23m, you could also bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 14h 7m.

Where does the France to Essex bus arrive?

France to Essex bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between France and Essex?

Essex is 1h behind France. It is currently 4:27 PM in France and 3:27 PM in Essex.

Where does the France to Essex train arrive?

France to Essex train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Essex?

There are 592+ hotels available in Essex.

France to Essex - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

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There are 12 ways to get from France to Essex by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
4h 54m
£133–249
Fly Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport to London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane FKB - STN
5h 59m
£29–149
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
13h 11m
£53–109
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Paris to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Essexcar
5h 6m
£175–206
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NTE - STN
5h 23m
£32–147
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 1700 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus A8 / ...
14h 7m
£48–88
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Paris to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Essexcar
6h 8m
£70–141
Fly Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane TLS - STN
5h 41m
£45–163
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CDG - STN
2. Take the train from Braintree to White Notleytrain
5h 17m
£88–376
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CDG - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain
6h 19m
£92–307
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane CDG - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain
6h 32m
£90–271
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to London Southend Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane CDG - SEN
2. Take the train from Shenfield to White Notleytrain
5h 59m
£94–236

France to Essex by subway and train

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Distance: 325.5 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between France and Essex, England?

You can take a subway from Cité to White Notley via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, Ryanair UK and Ryanair fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to London Stansted Airport (STN) once daily.

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