London to Paris train

Cheap train tickets from London to Paris

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Cheapest

250

Average

312

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.

Cheapest
10:26AM2h24
London St Pancras International
01:50PMGare de Paris-Nord
2501One-way
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12:31PM2h16
London St Pancras International
03:47PMGare de Paris-Nord
2501One-way
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11:31AM2h16
London St Pancras International
02:47PMGare de Paris-Nord
3101One-way
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08:01AM2h19
London St Pancras International
11:20AMGare de Paris-Nord
3741One-way
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08:31AM2h16
London St Pancras International
11:47AMGare de Paris-Nord
3741One-way
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Train schedule from London to Paris

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08:01AM2h19
London St Pancras International
11:20AMGare de Paris-Nord
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08:31AM2h16
London St Pancras International
11:47AMGare de Paris-Nord
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London St Pancras International
01:50PMGare de Paris-Nord
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11:31AM2h16
London St Pancras International
02:47PMGare de Paris-Nord
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12:31PM2h16
London St Pancras International
03:47PMGare de Paris-Nord
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Fastest train times from London to Paris

Showing times and prices for Jun 10

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.

Fastest
12:31PM2h16
London St Pancras International
03:47PMGare de Paris-Nord
2501One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
08:31AM2h16
London St Pancras International
11:47AMGare de Paris-Nord
3741One-way
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11:31AM2h16
London St Pancras International
02:47PMGare de Paris-Nord
3101One-way
0 transfers
08:01AM2h19
London St Pancras International
11:20AMGare de Paris-Nord
3741One-way
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10:26AM2h24
London St Pancras International
01:50PMGare de Paris-Nord
2501One-way
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Overview: Train from London to Paris

distanceDistance343 km
durationAverage train duration2 h 16 min
priceAverage train ticket price€263 (€263)
frequencyTrain frequency12 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 12 direct trains a day
carriersTrain companiesEurostar

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.

Train providers: Eurostar trains London to Paris

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

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:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 27 min
  • Cheapest Price: €224
  • Eurostar frequency: 12 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

FAQs: Travel by train from London to Paris easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Paris.
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Travel between London, United Kingdom and Paris, France by train is: Unrestricted.

What is the status of international entry into France from United Kingdom?

International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom

Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in France from London?

Conditions of entry:

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Paris, France?

When travelling in France, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:

  • Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face mask requirement: Recommended

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.

Is my return train into London from Paris restricted?

International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in United Kingdom from Paris?

Conditions of reentry:

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in London, United Kingdom?

The government of United Kingdom has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Social distancing required: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face mask required: Regional advice

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.

Omio customers have found cheap train tickets between London and Paris for as low as €224  for the next 7 days.
The London to Paris train ticket price is on average €263  if you are looking to buy your tickets for this route in the next week.
When travelling this route you should expect the distance between London and Paris via train to be approximately 343 km.
On average the London to Paris train time is 2 h 16 min  covering the 343 km long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or travelling on weekends and bank holidays.

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.

For the trip from London to Paris you can take a train with Eurostar. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services between London and Paris on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
Yes, there are 12 direct trains a day between London and Paris. If you’re looking for a direct train from London to Paris, consider travelling with Eurostar. Non-stop train services tend to offer more convenience and save you time getting you to your destination, so it's worth paying attention to this when booking your train tickets.
The average number of trains departing London for Paris is 12 a day. The train schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.
If you prefer early morning trains from London to Paris, the first train leaves at 05: 01. If you prefer late night trains from London to Paris, the last train of the day leaves at 20: 01. Omio shows you the latest train from London to Paris timetable to help you book the best departure time for this route.
The price of a one way train ticket from London to Paris is on average €263 if you book within the next 7 days. But we recommend booking tickets before your planned travel date to find the best prices for trains from all possible train providers offering this journey. In general, you can find train tickets from London to Paris available a few months in advance.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

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Paris
London Victoria is the most popular London railway station for Omio travellers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in London for your journey to Paris.
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Public transport options for London Victoria
Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line
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Mon - Fri: 06: 00 - 00: 00 | Sat: 06: 00 - 23: 00 | Sun: 07: 00 - 00: 00
Public transport options for London Euston
Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
Overground lines: Watford DC
Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
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Mon - Fri: 05: 00 - 01: 36 | Sat: 05: 00 - 00: 36 | Sun: 05: 30 - 01: 36
Public transport options for London Kings Cross
Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
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Public transport options for London Paddington
Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
Metro: Tube Lines.
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Public transport options for London St Pancras International
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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Public transport options for London Waterloo
Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl. Gov. Uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).
Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).
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Public transport options for London Liverpool Street
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
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Public transport options for London Bridge
Onward travel information: The Bus Station is located directly outside the main entrance at upper level. There are also bus stops outside on Tooley Street. For further information on buses, a bus information kiosk is also located outside the main doors of the station at upper level.
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services are usually found outside the front of the station. However this is sometimes subject to change. Please check engineering posters or consult a member of staff.
Metro: For North and North East Kent and South East London
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Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
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Public transport options for London Marylebone
Location for Rail Replacement Services: At station entrance.
Metro: Bakerloo Line.
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Metro: Bakerloo Line Northern Line.

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