How to travel from Paris to London

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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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Flight

€241

Average price

€52

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Cheapest

€233

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4h 10m

Average total duration

3h 40m

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6h 53m

Average total duration

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.9kg

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1.0 - 2.1kg

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from Paris to London

How to get from Paris to London by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:45 AM9h40
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    4:25 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    801One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Union Ivkoni
    7:00 PM10h15
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    4:15 AMLondon, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
    641One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetU24661
    10:40 AM1h05
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    10:45 AMLondon Southend Airport
    1111One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Eurostar9007
    7:09 AM2h21
    Paris Gare du Nord
    8:30 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
    2481One-way
    0 transfers
  • Eurostar9019
    10:07 AM2h23
    Paris Gare du Nord
    11:30 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
    2821One-way
    0 transfers
  • Eurostar9015
    9:03 AM2h27
    Paris Gare du Nord
    10:30 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
    2821One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:15 PM9h35
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    9:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    851One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:45 AM9h50
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    9:35 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    801One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1153
    11:05 PM9h05
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    7:10 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    781One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU22434
    9:05 AM1h20
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    9:25 AMLondon Luton Airport
    1141One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU24659
    4:20 PM1h10
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    4:30 PMLondon Stansted Airport
    1261One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU22436
    11:35 AM1h20
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    11:55 AMLondon Luton Airport
    1371One-way
    0 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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Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

£15

8:30 h

1 Day Before

£48

2:17 h

3 Weeks Before

£40

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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

Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to London.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Paris and London including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to London is a bus with an average price of €15.

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to London:

A bus is €27 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to London costing on average €42.

A bus is €83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to London costing on average €98.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 18m.

Bus takes on average 7h 40m.

The Paris to London distance is approximately 344 km.
The average frequency per day from Paris to London is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to London:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurostar to go to London by train.
  • Travel with Vueling Airlines, easyJet, British Airways, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Finnair, KLM Cityhopper, Air Serbia, AJet, Iberia, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways to go to London by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Megabus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni to go to London by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to London with the following travel companies:
  • 15 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
  • 28 direct flights per day with Vueling Airlines, easyJet, British Airways, Air France, Finnair, Iberia.
  • 7 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to London often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels, Liverpool. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
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