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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 31m. 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 €15, and a train costs an average of €98.
Distance: 344 km
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€241 Average price | €52 Average price Cheapest | €233 Average price |
4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m 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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How to get from Paris to London by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Paris to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from Paris to London
Travelling between Paris and London can be done by either train, bus or flight and depending on the mode of transport can be done between 2 and 8 hours. Using the Eurostar service is the quickest and most convenient way between the two cities and gets from the capital of France to the capital of the UK within 2 hours.
Paris to London Travel Comparison
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What is the best way to travel from Paris to London?
Cheapest way to travel from Paris to London
Two providers, Eurolines and iDBUS operate direct routes, both finishing their journeys at London Victoria Coach Station, with an average travel time of around 8 hours. Eurolines services depart from Paris Gallieni Porte Bagnolet, with around 11 departures a day, while iDBUS routes leave from Gare Paris Bercy, with up to 7 departures a day. Although this travel mode option has the longest travel time it is the most scenic, and sometimes saves travellers the most money.
Fastest way to travel from Paris to London
The Eurostar service departs from Paris Gare du Nord and arrives at London St. Pancras International station in the centre of the city. There are around 10 Eurostar trains that depart Paris every day with a direct service time of between 2 and 2.5 hours. Facilities on the train include wifi, air conditioning, luggage racks and a refreshment service. To save money on Eurostar tickets book as far in advance as possible.
Most popular way to travel from Paris to London
While the Eurostar is often the mode of choice for people travelling from Paris to London, many people still choose to fly on this route. Airlines that fly between Paris and London include easyJet and British Airways. Flights depart from either Paris Orly Airport or Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive at either London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London City or London Luton airports. Between them, they offer over 30 flights a day, with a total journey time of around 4 hours including time needed at the airport.
Tip: Once Landed in London the most cost effective way to get around is to purchase an Oyster Card for a deposit of £5 which saves visitors money on trains, the underground, and the bus network. When leaving the city travellers can return the Oyster Card at most information points inside stations and receive the deposit back.
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FAQs: Travel from Paris to London
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to London:
A bus is €7 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to London costing on average €30.
A bus is €76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to London costing on average €98.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 18m.
Bus takes on average 7h 40m.
- Around 76 flights per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Dieppe and arrive in Port of Newhaven.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Ourbus, Megabus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Vueling Airlines, easyJet, British Airways, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Finnair, KLM Cityhopper, Air Serbia, AJet, Iberia, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings , LAER to go to London by flight.
- Travel with Eurostar to go to London by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Ourbus, Infobus.
- 28 direct flights per day with Vueling Airlines, easyJet, British Airways, Air France, Finnair, Iberia.
- 15 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
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