There are 7 ways to get from Paris to Kent Downs by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 37m£149–269Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Doverbus 1700 / ...
7h 36m£26–39Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Paris to Calais-Fréthuncar
- Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
3h 58m£159–180Fly, train
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CDG - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from London Victoria to Bearstedtrain
6h 26m£89–285Train via Kent Downs
- Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h 38m£147–263Train #2
- Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London Victoria to Bearstedtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
5h 5m£136–246Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Paris to Calaiscar
- Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
- Drive from Port of Dover to Kentcar
5h 3m£54–113
Paris to Kent Downs by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Kent Downs is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Kent Downs is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 58m and costs £150 - £180.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Kent Downs. However, there are services departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at Dover Castle via Taswell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Kent Downs. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Paris and Kent Downs is 360 miles.
The best way to get from Paris to Kent Downs without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £140 - £270.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Paris to Kent Downs, including transfers.
Paris to Kent Downs bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Paris to Kent Downs train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.
The best way to get from Paris to Kent Downs is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £140 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Paris, France and Kent Downs, England?
You can take a train from Paris Nord to Dover Castle via London St Pancras Intl, Dover Priory, Dover Priory station, and Dover Castle in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Dover 4 times a day. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to London Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–180
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to London Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–190
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £110–190
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £110–190
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £110–190
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priory
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–80
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Victoria to Bearsted
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £28–60
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Victoria to Bearsted
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- LeShuttle
Car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £117
- Website
- LeShuttle
- Standard fare
- £117
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–27
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- Gatwick Express
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Gatwick Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–45
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Paris to Kent Downs bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.
Paris to Kent Downs train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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