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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 train which can get you there in 4h 12m. 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 €71.
Distance: 344 km
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€273 Average price | €77 Average price Cheapest | €244 Average price |
4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration 4h 48m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
FlixBus1:15 PM8h40Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)8:55 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€961One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus1:15 PM8h40Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)8:55 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€961One-way0 transfers
Fastest
EC84027:00 AM1h10Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport7:10 AMLondon Gatwick Airport€1211One-way0 transfers
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- 90077:09 AM2h21Paris Gare du Nord8:30 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€2481One-way0 transfers
- 90138:39 AM2h21Paris Gare du Nord10:00 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€2481One-way0 transfers
- 902712:08 PM2h22Paris Gare du Nord1:30 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€2481One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:00 PM9h25Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)5:25 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€961One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:00 PM9h35Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)7:35 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€1151One-way0 transfers
- U224349:10 AM1h20Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport9:30 AMLondon Luton Airport€1171One-way0 transfers
- U224382:20 PM1h20Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport2:40 PMLondon Luton Airport€1311One-way0 transfers
- VY89601:45 PM1h30Paris Orly Airport2:15 PMLondon Heathrow Airport€1331One-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
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£15 |
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£48 |
2:17 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 €167 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to London costing on average €244.
A bus is €196 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to London costing on average €273.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 48m.
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
- Around 73 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 Eurostar, Union Ivkoni to go to London by train.
- Travel with Vueling, easyJet, British Airways, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Finnair, KLM Cityhopper, Qatar Airways, Air Serbia, Swiss, AJet, Turkish Airlines, Iberia to go to London by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Megabus, Infobus, TopBus, Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens (RATP) to go to London by bus.
- 15 direct trains per day with Eurostar, Union Ivkoni.
- 27 direct flights per day with Vueling, easyJet, British Airways, Air France, Finnair, Iberia.
- 7 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus.
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