There are 11 ways to get from London to Paris by train, bus, rideshare, plane, car, car train or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 2h 27m
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 5h 49m
9 alternative options
Bus • 9h 35m
Drive, Eurotunnel • 4h 44m
Drive, car ferry • 5h 55m
London to Paris by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to Paris is to bus which costs £27 - £40 and takes 9h 35m.
The fastest way to get from London to Paris is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £85 - £170.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Victoria Coach Station station and arriving at Paris. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Paris Nord. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between London and Paris is 450 km.
The best way to get from London to Paris without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £85 - £170.
The train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord takes 2h 27m including transfers and departs hourly.
London to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Victoria Coach Station.
London to Paris train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from London to Paris is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £40 and takes 9h 35m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £270 and takes 4h 8m.
- Distance: 450.4 km
- Duration: 2h 27m
What companies run services between and ?
Eurostar operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord hourly. Tickets cost €100 - €200 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Victoria Coach Station to Paris every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €30 - €45 and the journey takes 9h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €200
Flights from London Luton to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €180
Flights from Southend to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €220
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €210
Flights from London Gatwick to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €170
Flights from London Heathrow to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €230
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €280
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €170
Flights from London Heathrow to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €230
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €400
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100 - €200
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €100 - €140
- Comfort
- €110 - €160
- Premium
- €150 - €200
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €17
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- €11 - €17
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18 - €25
- Website
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17 - €35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- €17 - €25
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- €25 - €35
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €18
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- €11 - €18
- contactcentre@greateranglia.co.uk
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18 - €25
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Standard
- €18 - €25
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Victoria Coach Station to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from London Victoria to Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15 - €23
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €75 - €190
- On Foot
- €35 - €45
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from London to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28 - €55
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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London to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
London to Paris train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
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