There are 10 ways to get from Hemel Hempstead to France by train (Eurostar), car, car train, train, plane, car ferry, or bus
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Train (Eurostar)
best- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
4h 3m€168–280Line 302 bus, train to Luton Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from School to St Albans City stationbus
- Take the train from St Albans City to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LTN - BOD
5h 19m€52–159Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Hemel Hempstead to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
5h 5m€212–249Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Take the train from Hemel Hempstead to Watford Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
4h 55m€97–313Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Hemel Hempstead to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Pariscar
6h 19m€107–206Line 302 bus to Luton Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Take the bus from School to St Albans City stationbus
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LTN - CDG
5h€72–189Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Take the train from Hemel Hempstead to Watford Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LHR - TLS
5h 22m€83–309Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Take the train from Hemel Hempstead to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
5h 19m€87–275Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
- Take the train from Hemel Hempstead to Watford Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LHR - ORY
5h 15m€75–281Line 302 bus, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the bus from School to St Albans City stationbus
- Take the train from St Albans City to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
5h 28m€81–223
Hemel Hempstead to France by bus, train, and subway (Eurostar)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hemel Hempstead to France is to line 302 bus and train and fly which costs €50 - €160 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Hemel Hempstead to France is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €160 - €280.
No, there is no direct train from Hemel Hempstead to France. However, there are services departing from St Albans City and arriving at Cité via London St Pancras Intl and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Hemel Hempstead and France is 497 km.
The best way to get from Hemel Hempstead to France without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €160 - €280.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Hemel Hempstead to France, including transfers.
Hemel Hempstead to France train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
France is 1h ahead of Hemel Hempstead. It is currently 7:08 AM in Hemel Hempstead and 8:08 AM in France.
Hemel Hempstead to France train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
There are 22233+ hotels available in France.
What companies run services between Hemel Hempstead, England and France?
Eurostar operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord hourly. Tickets cost €150–260 and the journey takes 2h 28m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Luton Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–160
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–190
Flights from Luton Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from Luton Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–200
Flights from Luton Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €60–200
- 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
- €150–260
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from School to St Albans City station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- €2–4
Bus from School to St Albans City station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- €2–4
Bus from School to St Albans City station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- €2–4
- 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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