London to Paris - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 12 ways to get from London to Paris by train, bus, rideshare, car, car train, car ferry or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.

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Train • 2 h 16 min

Take the train from London St. Pancras International to Paris Nord Eurostar Eurostar

$75 - $240

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Bus • 7 h 50 min

Take the bus from London to Paris, Paris 700 / ...

$18 - $50

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Rideshare • 5 h 49 min

Take the rideshare from London to Paris 214.7 miles

$30 - $60

Drive, Eurotunnel • 4 h 31 min

Drive from London to Folkestone
Take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais
Drive from Calais to Paris

$220 - $247

Drive, car ferry • 4 h 54 min

Drive from London to Dover
Take the car ferry from Dover to Calais
Drive from Calais to Paris

$76 - $120

Fly London Heathrow to Paris CDG • 4 h 17 min

Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Paris CDG (CDG) LHR - CDG

$89 - $289

Fly London City to Paris Orly, train • 4 h 6 min

Fly from London City (LCY) to Paris Orly (ORY) LCY - ORY
Take the train from Antony to Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame

$102 - $1,419

Fly London Gatwick to Paris CDG • 4 h 25 min

Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Paris CDG (CDG) LGW - CDG

$58 - $207

Train to London Luton, fly to Paris CDG • 4 h 52 min

Take the train from London St Pancras International LL to Luton Airport Parkway
Fly from London Luton (LTN) to Paris CDG (CDG) LTN - CDG

$66 - $202

Train to Southampton, fly to Paris CDG • 5 h 11 min

Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
Fly from Southampton (SOU) to Paris CDG (CDG) SOU - CDG

$87 - $320

Train to Birmingham, fly to Paris CDG • 5 h 21 min

Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham International
Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Paris CDG (CDG) BHX - CDG

$99 - $329

Train to Southend, fly to Paris CDG • 4 h 57 min

Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Airport
Fly from Southend (SEN) to Paris CDG (CDG) SEN - CDG

$60 - $227

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Questions & Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from London to Paris?

The cheapest way to get from London to Paris is to bus which costs £14 - £40 and takes 7 h 50 min.

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What is the fastest way to get from London to Paris?

The quickest way to get from London to Paris is to train which costs £60 - £190 and takes 2 h 16 min.

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Is there a direct bus between London and Paris?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London and arriving at Paris, Paris. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 h 50 min.

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Is there a direct train between London and Paris?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London St. Pancras International and arriving at Paris Nord Eurostar. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 h 16 min.

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How far is it from London to Paris?

The distance between London and Paris is 215 miles.

How do I travel from London to Paris without a car?

The best way to get from London to Paris without a car is to train which takes 2 h 16 min and costs £60 - £190.

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How long does it take to get from London to Paris?

The train from London St. Pancras International to Paris Nord Eurostar takes 2 h 16 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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Where do I catch the London to Paris bus from?

London to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London station.

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Where do I catch the London to Paris train from?

London to Paris train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St. Pancras International station.

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Train, bus or fly from London to Paris?

The best way to get from London to Paris is to train which takes 2 h 16 min and costs £60 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £40 and takes 7 h 50 min, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £230 and takes 4 h 17 min.

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Distance: 214.7 miles
Duration: 2 h 16 min

What companies run services between London, England and Paris, France?

Eurostar operates a train from London to Paris hourly. Tickets cost $75 - $240 and the journey takes 2 h 16 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London to Paris 5 times a day. Tickets cost $29 - $50 and the journey takes 7 h 50 min. Ouibus also services this route 5 times a day.

Airlines

Air France

Website: airfrance.com

Flights from London Heathrow to Paris CDG

Ave. Duration: 1 h 20 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $55 - $380

Flights from Southampton to Paris CDG

Ave. Duration: 1 h 15 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $70 - $450

Flights from Birmingham to Paris CDG

Ave. Duration: 1 h 22 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $75 - $370

British Airways

Website: britishairways.com

Flights from London Heathrow to Paris CDG

Ave. Duration: 1 h 17 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $65 - $380

Flights from London City to Paris Orly

Ave. Duration: 1 h 13 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $1,000 - $39,000

easyJet

Website: easyjet.com

Flights from London Gatwick to Paris CDG

Ave. Duration: 1 h 16 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $50 - $230

Flights from London Luton to Paris CDG

Ave. Duration: 1 h 20 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $45 - $200

Flights from Southend to Paris CDG

Ave. Duration: 1 h 10 min
When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: $60 - $370

Flybe

Website: flybe.com