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

The cheapest way to get from Paddington to Paris is to drive and car ferry which costs €90 - €170 and takes 6h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paddington to Paris is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €130 - €230.

Is there a direct train between Paddington and Paris?

No, there is no direct train from Paddington to Paris. However, there are services departing from Paddington and arriving at Paris Nord via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Paddington to Paris?

The distance between Paddington and Paris is 455 km.

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

The best way to get from Paddington to Paris without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €130 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Paddington to Paris, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paddington to Paris train from?

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

Train or fly from Paddington to Paris?

The best way to get from Paddington to Paris is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €130 - €230. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €100 - €350 and takes 3h 59m.

What is the time difference between Paddington and Paris?

Paris is 1h ahead of Paddington. It is currently 4:19 PM in Paddington and 5:19 PM in Paris.

Where does the Paddington to Paris train arrive?

Paddington to Paris train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

How do I get a train ticket from Paddington to Paris?

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Where can I stay near Paris?

There are 22479+ hotels available in Paris.

Paddington to Paris - 8 ways to travel via train, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Paddington to Paris by train (Eurostar), car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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Train (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3h 1m
€132–227
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 23m
€80–335
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Paddington to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
4h 58m
€196–230
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
3h 59m
€104–349
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Paddington to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Pariscar
6h 12m
€90–168
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 42m
€81–303
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LTN - CDG
4h 53m
€89–279
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Liverpool Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane STN - CDG
4h 56m
€116–560

Paddington to Paris by subway and train (Eurostar)

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Distance: 454.8 km
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Paddington, England and Paris, 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, British Airways and Air France fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) every 2 hours.

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