There are 12 ways to get from London to France by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, plane, car, car train, 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
2h 40m€135–221Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from London to Paris343.6 km
5h 49m€29–55Bus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 13m€41–69Fly 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 4m€104–349Bus via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1700 / ...
9h 43m€38–59Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from London to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
4h 49m€196–230Drive, car ferry
- Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Pariscar
6h 3m€89–167Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- 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
4h 28m€78–289Fly London Heathrow Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LHR - TLS
4h 35m€90–335Train to Luton Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LTN - CDG
4h 37m€85–270Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
4h 33m€63–199Fly London City Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LCY - NCE
5h€123–458
London to France by train and subway (Eurostar)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to France is to rideshare which costs €29 - €55 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from London to France is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €130 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from London to France station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from London to France. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Cité via Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between London and France is 454 km.
The best way to get from London to France without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €130 - €230.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from London to France, including transfers.
London to France bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from London Victoria station.
London to France train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from London to France is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €130 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 13m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €350 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between London, England and France?
Eurostar operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord hourly. Tickets cost €130–220 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 9h.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–210
Flights from Luton Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–200
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–150
- 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
- €130–220
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- 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
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from London to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
London to France bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
France is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 6:48 AM in London and 7:48 AM in France.
London to France train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
There are 22452+ hotels available in France.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London and France. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















