There are 11 ways to get from London to Paris by train, bus, rideshare, car, car train, car ferry or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
Cheapest option
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from London to Paris
9 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Paris
Bus via Paris - Roissy Charles De Gaulle Airport
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Take the bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Paris - Roissy Charles De Gaulle Airport
Drive, Eurotunnel
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Drive from London to Folkestone
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Take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
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Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Paris
Drive, car ferry
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Drive from London to Dover
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Take the car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
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Drive from Dunkirk to Paris
Fly London Heathrow to Paris Charles de Gaulle
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Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
Train to London Gatwick, fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle
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Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
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Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
Train to London Luton, fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle
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Take the train from London St Pancras International LL to Luton Airport Parkway
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Fly from London Luton (LTN) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
Train to London Gatwick, fly to Paris Orly
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Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
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Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Paris Orly (ORY)
Train to Birmingham, fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle
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Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham International
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Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
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International entry into France from United Kingdom
- Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Conditions of entry into France from United Kingdom
- There are no current restrictions
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Paris is 800 130 000.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Paris is recommended.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to Paris is to bus which costs £28 - £40 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from London to Paris is to train. Taking this option will cost £100 - £310 and takes 2h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria Coach Station station and arriving at Paris. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Paris Nord. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between London and Paris is 344 km.
The best way to get from London to Paris without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £100 - £310.
The train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord takes 2h 22m including transfers and departs every four hours.
London to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria Coach Station.
London to Paris train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from London to Paris is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £100 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £40 and takes 9h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £270 and takes 4h 8m.
- Distance: 343.6 km
- Duration: 2h 22m
What companies run services between London, England and Paris, France?
Eurostar operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord every 4 hours. Tickets cost €120 - €350 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Paris 3 times a day. Tickets cost €40 - €55 and the journey takes 9h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €320
Flights from London Luton to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €300
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €500
Flights from London Gatwick to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €350
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €380
Flights from Birmingham to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €550
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €350
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Birmingham to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €550
Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €120 - €350
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- €320 - €350
- Standard
- €120 - €150
- Standard Premier
- €160 - €210
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Eurotunnel
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10 - €26
- Website
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- merseyrail.org
- Anytime Standard
- €10 - €15
- Anytime 1st Class
- €19 - €26
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- customerservices@gatwickexpress.com
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
- Anytime Standard
- €14 - €20
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London St Pancras International LL to Luton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15 - €19
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- €15 - €19
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- getintouch@eastmidlandstrains.co.uk
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras International to Luton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €75
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
- Standard
- €15 - €22
- 1st Class
- €50 - €75
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras International to Luton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €9 - €14
- Website
- First ScotRail Service
- Standard
- €9 - €14
- Phone
- 0344 556 5650
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45 - €160
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
- Anytime Day Single
- €45 - €60
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- €110 - €160
- Phone
- +44 121 634 2040
- comments@londonmidland.com
- Website
- londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk
- Standard
- €30 - €50
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Paris - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Paris - Roissy Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- Blablabus
- Phone
- 0871 266 3333
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Paris Gare de Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Megabus UK
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- Phone
- +45 33 42 30 10
- incoming@dfdsseaways.dk
- Website
- dfds.com
Car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €95 - €160
- Website
- dfds.co.uk
- Standard Car - Economy
- €95
- Standard Car - Premium
- €152
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from London to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28 - €55
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
London to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Paris is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 05:50 in London and 06:50 in Paris.
London to Paris train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Air France and British Airways offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Book your London to Paris train tickets online with Omio.
Book your London to Paris bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.
There are 5726+ hotels available in Paris. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from London to London Heathrow Airport is to train which takes 14 min and costs £4 - £35.