Cheapest
Average
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.
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Fastest Journey
2 h 16 m
Average
2 h 18 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
344 km
Of the 5 trains that leave London for Paris every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Distance | 343 km | |
Average train duration | 2 h 16 min | |
Average train ticket price | €263 (€263) | |
Train frequency | 12 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 12 direct trains a day | |
Train companies | Eurostar |
Trains from London to Paris cover the 343 km long trip taking on average 2 h 16 min with our travel partners like Eurostar. Normally, there are 12 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around €263, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as €224. Travellers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.
You can travel by train to Paris from London with Eurostar for as low as €224. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Eurostar is the premier high-speed railway service which connects the United Kingdom with Europe through the Channel Tunnel with journeys connecting London St Pancras International with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam among other popular European cities. With its high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), the Eurostar makes travel between the UK and Europe as smooth and easy as possible. When you book your London to Paris train, you can choose between ticket types like Standard, Standard Premier (with spacious seats and light refreshments served), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seats, lounge access, hot meals served and priority boarding).
Train information from London to Paris with Eurostar:
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.
Where can I buy Eurostar trains tickets from London to Paris?
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
Travel between London, United Kingdom and Paris, France by train is: Unrestricted.
International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Conditions of entry:
When travelling in France, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
The information above was last checked on 5/25/23. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train from London to Paris before travelling.
The restriction level for your return train to London, United Kingdom from Paris is: Unrestricted.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France
Conditions of reentry:
The government of United Kingdom has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 5/25/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to London from Paris closer to your date of departure here.
When taking the train to Paris from London, you can choose to depart from train stations like London Victoria, London Euston and London Kings Cross. Your route can end in train stations such as Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare du Nord and Paris Gare de l'Est.
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from London Victoria and arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this route, London Victoria, located approximately 1.8 miles (2.9 km) from the city centre of London. The most popular arrival train station in Paris, called Paris Gare de Lyon, is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from its city centre.
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