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

The cheapest way to get from London to La Défense is to drive and car ferry which costs €70 - €160 and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to La Défense is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €130 - €240.

Is there a direct train between London and La Défense?

No, there is no direct train from London to La Défense. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at La Défense via Magenta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from London to La Défense?

The distance between London and La Défense is 462 km.

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

The best way to get from London to La Défense without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €130 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from London to La Défense, including transfers.

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

London to La Défense train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or fly from London to La Défense?

The best way to get from London to La Défense is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €130 - €240. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €70 - €340 and takes 4h 38m.

What is the time difference between London and La Défense?

La Défense is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 12:09 AM in London and 1:09 AM in La Défense.

Where does the London to La Défense train arrive?

London to La Défense train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Where can I stay near La Défense?

There are 23304+ hotels available in La Défense.

London to La Défense - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 10 ways to get from London to La Défense by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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Train (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2h 42m
€135–233
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Paris Orly Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LHR - ORY
4h 38m
€70–332
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2. Take the bus from Lille to Parisbus 1755 / ...
4h 29m
€99–172
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Défensecar
4h 39m
€196–229
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
2. Take the train from Châtelet - Les Halles to La Défensetrain
4h 17m
€107–344
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to La Défensecar
6h 2m
€71–152
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
4h 41m
€86–293
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LTN - CDG
4h 50m
€88–267
Train to London Southend Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane SEN - CDG
5h 4m
€112–287
Fly London Stansted Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane STN - CDG
2. Take the train from Châtelet - Les Halles to La Défensetrain
4h 49m
€125–464

London to La Défense by train (Eurostar)

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2h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 461.5 km
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between London, England and La Défense, Île-de-France, France?

Eurostar operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord hourly. Tickets cost €130–230 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, Vueling Airlines flies from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY) once daily.

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