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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 an average ticket price of €47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €47, while a flight costs an average of €549.
Distance: 344 km
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€127 Average price | €47 Average price Cheapest | €549 Average price | €109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 57m Average total duration 9h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 33m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to London:
A bus is €81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to London costing on average €127.
A bus is €502 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to London costing on average €549.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 33m.
Bus takes on average 9h 57m.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to London
How to get from Paris to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
011:00 AM9h30Paris7:30 PMLondon€361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 011:00 AM9h30Paris7:30 PMLondon€361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
U284049:55 AM1h10Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport10:05 AMLondon Gatwick Airport€1501One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 90475:06 PM2h24Paris Gare du Nord6:30 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€2481One-way0 transfers
- 90517:03 PM2h27Paris Gare du Nord8:30 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€2481One-way0 transfers
- 90117:59 AM2h31Paris Gare du Nord9:30 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€2481One-way0 transfers
115311:20 PM8h25Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)6:45 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€501One-way0 transfers- FlixBus1:15 PM8h40Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)8:55 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€781One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:30 PM8h30Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)5:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€801One-way0 transfers
- U224349:05 AM1h20Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport9:25 AMLondon Luton Airport€1281One-way0 transfers
VY89601:45 PM1h30Paris Orly Airport2:15 PMLondon Heathrow Airport€1311One-way0 transfers- U2243612:35 PM1h20Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport12:55 PMLondon Luton Airport€1401One-way0 transfers
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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
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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£15 |
8:30 h |
1 Day Before |
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£48 |
2:17 h |
3 Weeks Before |
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£40 |
1:25 h |
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to London:
A bus is €81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to London costing on average €127.
A bus is €502 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to London costing on average €549.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 33m.
Bus takes on average 9h 57m.
- Around 75 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Sindbad, TopBus, Infobus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar to go to London by train.
- Travel with easyJet, Vueling, British Airways, Air France, Lufthansa, KLM, Swiss, KLM Cityhopper, Qatar Airways, AJet, Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines, Global Supply Systems, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Edelweiss Air, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, ITA to go to London by flight.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Sindbad, TopBus, Infobus.
- 15 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
- 28 direct flights per day with easyJet, Vueling, British Airways, Air France.
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