London to Paris train with Eurostar
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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Paris
Cheapest price
€262
Average price
€325
Fastest journey
2 h 18 m
Average duration
2 h 18 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
344 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Paris will cost around €325 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €262.
Of the 15 trains that leave London for Paris on Sun, Jul 13, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 13 the direct trains cover the 344 km distance in an average of 2 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 18 m .
On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest trains will take 2 h 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Paris
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, and a flight costs an average of €54.
Distance: 344 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€313 Average price | €91 Average price Cheapest | €733 Average price |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 3m Average total duration 9h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Paris train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9024 | 11:31 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h18 | 1:49 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9028 | 12:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h18 | 2:49 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9032 | 1:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h18 | 3:49 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9036 | 2:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h18 | 4:49 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9040 | 3:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h18 | 5:49 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9044 | 4:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h19 | 6:50 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9046 | 5:01 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h21 | 7:22 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9050 | 6:01 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h18 | 8:19 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9054 | 7:01 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h18 | 9:19 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, July 13 | |||||
| 9008 | 7:01 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h18 | 9:19 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Paris
United Kingdom
France
Distance 344 km |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €198 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 2h 18m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 21:45 |
Train companies: Eurostar trains London to Paris
Eurostar trains will get you between London and Paris from €121. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Eurostar is the exclusive high-speed railway service connecting the United Kingdom with countries in Europe like France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Most Eurostar trains travel through the Channel Tunnel between the UK and France. With a high-speed train service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), you will travel between London and Paris in ultimate comfort coupled with modern, comfortable seats and large windows. When booking your Eurostar train between London and Paris, you can choose between three ticket types: Standard, Standard Premier (with light refreshments served and spacious seats), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seating, lounge access, priority boarding and hot meal served).
London to Paris train information with Eurostar:
- Average Duration: 3 h 21 min
- Cheapest Price: €373
- Eurostar frequency: 10 a day
Trains from London to Paris: Journey Details
Trains from London to Paris are all provided by high-speed railway service Eurostar. All London to Paris Eurostar services are direct, with the first departure at 5:30 a.m. and the final train is at 7:24 p.m. Unlike national trains, passengers will need to check-in at the Eurostar desk in St Pancras International. Find more information on saving money on train tickets from London to Paris and more below.
Taking the train from London to Paris: What to know before you go
- The London to Paris train usually between 2 and a half to 3 hours to complete, with the fastest services taking only 2 hours and 22 minutes to reach Paris.
- There are around 20 trains from London to Paris a day.
- All services for trains from London to Paris are operated by Eurostar.
- Seat Reservations are included in the ticket for Eurostar trains.
- It is 18% cheaper to book a London to Paris train a day ahead of time rather than purchasing a ticket at the station.
- It is 35% cheaper to book a Eurostar train ticket 1 week in advanced as opposed to the day you intend to travel.
- Finally, London to Paris train costs are 58% cheaper when booked 1 month in advance as opposed to purchasing a train ticket the day of. Which is why most of our customers book their London Paris train tickets 1-2 months in advance of the travel dates.
- Compared to catching a flight, Eurostar's London-Paris route offers a far more convenient and quicker alternative when you factor in check-in and time spent getting to the airport. With appropriate planning, the journey could even be quicker when booked in advance.
Eurostar London-Paris Train Info
Where can I buy Eurostar trains tickets from London to Paris?
- On the Eurostar website, or here with Omio, online or with the app.
- Ticket office opening hours: Monday to Friday - 04:45am until 10:00p.m. Saturday - 05:30 until 10:00p.m. Sunday and bank holidays 07:00am - 10:00p.m.
- Where to check-in: lower level of St.Pancras station.
- Connecting buses: 10, 73, 46, 214.
- Travel documents needed: valid passport or a national identity card (EEA citizens and Swiss nationals).
- Travelling with children and babies: children and babies must have their own valid travel documentation.
- Extra information: if you are married but your passport only has your maiden name, then it may be best to bring a copy of your marriage certificate when you're checking-in.
St Pancras Train Station Info
- Address: Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London N1C 4QP, UK.
- Opening hours: 00:00am - 00:00am.
- Connecting buses: 10, 73, 46, 214.
- Metro lines: Victoria-Blue Line, Northern Line, Bakerloo line, Piccadilly line, Hammersmith City Line, Circle Line, Metropolitan Line.
- National lines: East Midlands Trains have connecting service to St. Pancras International from Sheiffeld and Leicester.
Eurostar train - London, Paris all depart from St. Pancras International close to the city centre. It's easy to reach the station from any part of London thanks to excellent links on London Underground which sees Northern, Bakerloo, Piccadilly, Victoria, Hammersmith and City and District and Circle line trains stopping at Kings Cross/St. Pancras. Local buses also serve the station, including the 10 and 73 from the West End and there are night bus services all through the night. Taxis will also take passengers to the station from any part of London.
Advice on how to get to London St. Pancras from Vicky of VickyFlipFlopTravels.com: “It’s easy to get to St Pancras International Station on the London Underground. Six different tube lines feed into Kings Cross Station and from here you can get to St Pancras International by walking in just a few minutes. If you’re coming into London via Euston, St Pancras International is just a few minutes’ walk away.
Gare du Nord Train Station Info
- Address: 18 Rue de Dunkerque, 75010 Paris, France.
- Opening hours: 05:00am until 01:00am.
- Connecting buses: 1, 14.
- Metro lines: Line 4, Line 5 and Line 2.
- National lines: Line A serves as a direct connection to Disneyland Paris. Line D serves as a quick connection to Gare de Lyon.
The Eurostar to Paris arrives at the Gare du Nord station in the heart of the French capital. It's easy to get to any area of Paris by metro and the Gare du Nord metro station is the city's busiest with both the 4 and 5 line trains stopping regularly. Buses also depart for all areas of the city and the Noctilien night bus service covers all the main stations, including Gare du Nord. Taxis are readily available from the station concourse and can whisk travellers to any destination.
Advice for arriving at Gare du Nord station from Vicky of VickyFlipFlopTravels.com: "When you arrive at the Gare du Nord, the Eurostar station in Paris, you’ll be right in the centre of the city so it’s easy to get around. The Gare du Nord is also a Metro station, which links you up to lines 4 and 5 underground. You will of course always find taxis outside too.Just make sure the taxi is on the meter or you agree a price beforehand so you both know what’s expected. Be prepared with your next destination when you get to the station. The Gare du Nord is a busy place and you may feel overwhelmed. When you arrive you’re free to leave the station as you wish, there are no passport or ticket checks."
Trains from London to Paris: Onwards travel information
Where can I travel from Paris?
With nine stations located in Paris, the French capital is an inevitable travel hub for passengers travelling throughout Europe. Trains to Paris offer further connections to European cities such as Brussels, Lille, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Barcelona, Marseille and Lyon. It is important for those changing trains in Paris to check if their connecting train is departing from a different station.
How do I get from Paris Gare du Nord to the airport?
Passengers travelling to Charles de Gaulle airport or Orly airport and arriving at Gare du Nord will be able to take the RER regional train (Line B). Passengers travelling to Beauvais airport will need to make their way to Metro line 1 to Porte Maillot station and catch the connecting shuttle bus. Each shuttle bus departs two hours before each scheduled flight. For more information on the bus timetables you can find it on the Beauvais Airport website.
How to travel to get to Disneyland from Gare du Nord?
Gare du Nord offers a direct train to Disneyland Paris. Passengers should take the RER Line A from beneath the station in the direction of St-Mandé.
What are the top attractions in Paris?
Known as the Capital of Fashion and the City of Light, fashion loving travellers will enjoy visiting famous designer boutiques and department stores in Paris like Printemps and Galeries Lafayette. From fabulous museums like the Louvre to the world's most visited tourist attraction, the Eiffel Tower, there is something to appeal to everyone in this thrilling destination.
FAQs: Trains from London to Paris
Passengers board the train most frequently from London St Pancras International, which is located around 2.2 miles (3.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Paris Gare du Nord, located 2.9 miles (4.6 km) away from the city centre.
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Popular train stations from London to Paris
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Information Desk
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Betjeman Arms
- AMT Coffee
- The Booking Office
- Carluccio’s
- Chop’d
- Greggs
- Taxi: Midland Road: Currently the taxi pick up is located next to Thameslink station entrance. Soon a large covered queuing area will be available halfway along the lower concourse where passengers can wait for marshalled taxis. Pancras Road: There are two taxi drop off areas in Pancras Road. One is situated halfway along the old Victorian brick built Barlow shed and is convenient for Eurostar passengers. The second is situated close to the main entrance in the new part of the station and is suitable for passengers travelling within the UK.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Midland Road and Pancras Road
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: There are two accessible toilets in this station that are operated by a radar key. One is next to Eurostar arrivals. Toilet attendants are available too.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The Standard
- Kimpton Fitzroy London
- Alhambra Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the lower level in the main hall.
- Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
- Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
- Bus lines: 326, 139
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