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How to get fromWatford to Franceby train (Eurostar), car, car train, plane, car ferry, bus, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Watford to France by train (Eurostar), car, car train, plane, car ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Eurostar)

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3h 35m
    €149–301

  2. Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Black Boy PHbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LTN - BOD
    5h 10m
    €36–166

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Watford to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar car
    5h 19m
    €202–238

  4. 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 plane LHR - CDG
    4h 35m
    €94–306

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Watford to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Pariscar car
    6h 33m
    €83–165

  6. Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Black Boy PHbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LTN - CDG
    4h 51m
    €67–236

  7. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane LHR - TLS
    5h 2m
    €85–292

  8. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LGW - CDG
    5h 12m
    €92–284

  9. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Paris Orly Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane plane LHR - ORY
    4h 54m
    €57–304

  10. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport

    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane LGW - NTE
    5h 15m
    €72–204

Watford to France by train, foot, and subway (Eurostar)

Calendar226Weekly Services
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 482.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Watford, England and France?

Eurostar operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord hourly. Tickets cost €140–250 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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