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How to get fromLondon Paddington Station to Channel Tunnelby train, unknown, bus, car, or car train

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There are 5 ways to get from London Paddington Station to Channel Tunnel by train, unknown, bus, car, or car train

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  1. Train, travel via London St Pancras International

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    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
    2. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    2h 21m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus N380 / ...
    2. Walk from Dover to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    3h 49m

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel, travel

    1. Drive from London Paddington Station to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Walk from Calais-Fréthun to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    2h 38m

  4. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Dover Priorytrain train London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
    2. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    3h 12m

  5. Bus, travel via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road

    1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Pencester Roadbus bus 007
    2. Walk from Pencester Road to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    4h 52m

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  • Distance: 146.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between London Paddington Station, England and Channel Tunnel, France?

There is no direct connection from London Paddington Station to Channel Tunnel. However, you can take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, take the train to Dover Priory, then travel to Channel Tunnel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paddington Station to Channel Tunnel via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 3h 49m.

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