What is the cheapest way to get from La Manche to London?

The cheapest way to get from La Manche to London is to drive and car ferry which costs £100 - £180 and takes 8h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Manche to London?

The fastest way to get from La Manche to London is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £230 - £380.

Is there a direct train between La Manche and London?

No, there is no direct train from La Manche to London. However, there are services departing from Chaumont and arriving at London St Pancras Intl via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from La Manche to London?

The distance between La Manche and London is 468 miles.

How do I travel from La Manche to London without a car?

The best way to get from La Manche to London without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £230 - £380.

How long does it take to get from La Manche to London?

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from La Manche to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Manche to London train from?

La Manche to London train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chaumont station.

Where does the La Manche to London train arrive?

La Manche to London train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Est station.

Where can I stay near London?

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La Manche to London - 11 ways to travel via train, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from La Manche to London by train (Eurostar), car, car train, train, plane, car ferry, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chaumont to Paris Esttrain 839552 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5h 58m
£236–373
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from La Manche to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Londoncar
8h 5m
£100–173
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from La Manche to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Londoncar
7h 9m
£195–232
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Neufchateau to Nancytrain
2. Take the train from Nancy to Thionvilletrain
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LUX - LCY
7h 53m
£190–430
Taxi, train to Basel, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the taxi from La Manche to Culmont Chalindreytaxi
2. Take the train from Culmont Chalindrey to Mulhouse Villetrain
3. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BSL - LHR
7h 23m
£180–420
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Chaumont to Paris Esttrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane CDG - LHR
7h 27m
£216–478
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Neufchateau to Nancytrain
2. Take the train from Nancy to Thionvilletrain
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LUX - LHR
7h 53m
£163–401
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chaumont to Paris Esttrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CDG - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
7h 34m
£189–438
Taxi, train to Basel, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from La Manche to Culmont Chalindreytaxi
2. Take the train from Culmont Chalindrey to Mulhouse Villetrain
3. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BSL - LGW
4. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
7h 30m
£178–370
Taxi, train, train to Luxembourg, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the taxi from La Manche to Neufchateautaxi
2. Take the train from Neufchateau to Nancytrain
3. Take the train from Nancy to Thionvilletrain
4. Take the train from Thionville to Luxembourgtrain
5. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LUX - STN
8h 19m
£143–381
Taxi, train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the taxi from La Manche to Culmont Chalindreytaxi
2. Take the train from Culmont Chalindrey to Dijon Villetrain
3. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Lausannetrain
4. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
5. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GVA - LHR
9h 56m
£209–495

Luxembourg (LUX) to London City Airport (LCY) flights

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Distance: 465.6 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between La Manche, Grand Est, France and London, England?

You can take a vehicle from La Manche to London St Pancras Intl via Chaumont, Paris Est, and Paris Nord in around 5h 58m.

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