How to travel from London to Paris
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You can get from London to Paris by train, bus or flight.
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To get from London to Paris on Mar 22 we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information from London to Paris
 | Distance | 343 km |
 | Available travel modes | Coach, flight or train |
 | Ticket price range | €6 - €50 |
 | Cheapest mode | Flight • €6 • 1 h 25 min |
 | Fastest mode | Flight • €6 • 1 h 25 min |
 | Popular travel companies | BlaBlaCar Bus |
Travel 343 km by coach, flight or train between London and Paris. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 25 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a flight is the best option with prices starting as low as €6. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are BlaBlaCar Bus among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from London to Paris.
How to Travel from London to Paris
Travelling between the British and the French capital can be done by plane, train, or bus and can take as little as 2.5 hours. Some of the most visited places in London include the British Museum, Westminster, and Hyde Park. In addition to its many museums, the most popular places to visit while in Paris are the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, and the Luxembourg Gardens.
Travelling London-Paris
Already know what your preffered mode of travel from London to Paris is? You can book your travel ticket on your chosen travel mode by checking out our pages below. If you're still wondering whether to catch the train, bus or fly from London to Paris you can check out our research below.
Train: Train travel between these European cities is provided by Eurostar, which operates hourly high-speed trains from early morning until the evening. Trains depart from London St Pancras International, and on average take 2 hours and 15 minutes to reach Paris Gare du Nord.
Bus: Eurolines, National Express, OuiBus, and Flixbus cover the bus route between London and Paris, with coaches departing approximately every 2 hours. Direct buses take 8 hours, and those that require changing buses at Paris Charles de Gaulle or Brussels take up to 12 hours. All coaches depart from London Victoria and arrive at either Paris Bercy or at the international coach station of Paris Gallieni.
Flight: Direct flights between London and Paris are offered by easyJet and Air France. Average flight time is just over 1 hour, and on any given day there are approximately 10 flights available. The departure airports are Heathrow, Gatwick, and Luton, and flights arrive at either Paris Charles de Gaulle or Paris Orly.
London to Paris Travel Comparison
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£18.10 |
8hrs |
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£68.62 |
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£52.60 |
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What is the best way to travel from London to Paris?
What is the cheapest way to travel from London to Paris?
The cheapest way to get from London to Paris is by coach. On average passengers can save 10% on the price of a coach ticket compared with the price of a flight or train ticket from London to Paris. Taking the bus is also the longest mode of travel between London and Paris with the journey time ranging between 8 hours and 10 hours.
There are approximately 20 daily departures from London Victoria Coach station to several Paris coach stations. The main coach providers are National Express, Ouibus, Eurolines and Flixbus. For the best coach deals on ticket prices it's best to book up to one month in advance.
What is the fastest way to travel from London to Paris?
The quickest method of travel from London to Paris is by taking the train, with the direct Eurostar taking not much more than 2 hours to cover the distance. In fact, the London-Paris route is one of a number of major European travel routes that are quicker on the train than by flying, once the waiting time and airport transit time are taken into consideration. There are 14 Eurostar services a day, departing from London St. Pancras International and arriving at Gare du Nord in the north of Paris.
What is the most popular way to travel from London to Paris?
Most travellers going from London to Paris who book with Omio choose to travel either by train or flight. With an average of 40 direct flights a day between London and Paris this option offers passengers the best flexibility. The most regular flights are provided by British Airways between London Gatwick and Paris Charles de Gaulle with approximately 13 daily departures.
Other airlines which serve the London-Paris route include easyJet, Air France and Iberia. Most flights depart from London Gatwick, London Luton and London Heathrow, arriving at Paris Charles de Gaulle and Paris Orly.
Travel Tips: Travel from London to Paris
Travel between London, United Kingdom and Paris, France is: Unrestricted.
Can travellers from United Kingdom enter France?
International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom.
Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Paris from London?
Conditions of entry into France:
- There are no current restrictions
Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Paris, France?
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of France has imposed the following measures:
- Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
- Face mask requirement: Recommended
This information was last checked on 2/21/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip to Paris from London.
The restriction level for your return to London, United Kingdom from France is: Unrestricted.
Is my journey back to London from Paris restricted?
Entry into United Kingdom is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France.
Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in London from Paris?
Conditions of reentry into United Kingdom:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in London, United Kingdom?
You should observe these safety measures in United Kingdom as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
- Face mask requirement: Regional advice
This information about your return travel to United Kingdom was last checked on 2/21/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to London from Paris closer to your date of departure here.
There are 3 ways that you can travel from London to Paris. You can take a coach, flight or train.
The cheapest way from London to Paris is by taking a flight. You can find average ticket prices around €6 compared to other travel options to Paris:
A flight journey is usually €44 less than a journey to Paris by coach, which costs on average €50 for the same trip.
A flight journey is usually €5 less than a journey to Paris by train, which costs on average €11 for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from London to Paris is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 25 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, getting to Paris by coach can take on average 9 h 16 min.
In comparison, getting to Paris by train can take on average 2 h 17 min.
You should expect to travel around 343 km from London to Paris.
The average frequency per day from London to Paris is:
- Around 6 coaches per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from London to Paris as scheduled services by coach, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from London to Paris:
- Most travellers board their plane from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
- Most travellers catch their train from London Victoria and arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Paris, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus for coaches to Paris. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for BlaBlaCar Bus London to Paris tickets on Omio for €50.
Yes, there are direct routes from London to Paris with the following travel companies:
- You'll find direct coach services to Paris with Flixbus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Union Ivkoni International with around 6 direct coaches every day.
- You'll find direct flight services to Paris with Vueling, easyJet, British Airways or Air France with around direct flights every day.
- You can find 12 direct trains per day to take to Paris with Eurostar.
As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Paris tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you purchase tickets for this trip.
Before travelling from London to Paris, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
- The price of a coach ticket is €50 one way on average for this journey.
- The price of a plane ticket is €6 one way on average for this journey.
- The price of a train ticket for this route is on average €11 one way.
But we recommend booking London to Paris tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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