The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris Gare du Nord to London Paddington (PAD)
Cheapest price
£53
Average price
£118
Fastest journey
2 h 18 m
Average duration
2 h 21 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
344 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare du Nord to London Paddington (PAD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Gare du Nord to London Paddington (PAD) will cost around £118 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.
Of the 4 trains that leave Paris Gare du Nord for London Paddington (PAD) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 344 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare flight, coach and train for Paris Gare du Nord to London Paddington (PAD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare du Nord to London Paddington (PAD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £53.
Distance: 344 km
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£146 Average Price | £61 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 7m Average total duration 8h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Paris Gare du Nord to London Paddington (PAD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris Gare du Nord to London Paddington (PAD) trains for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:42 Paris Gare du Nord | 2h23 | 15:05 London Paddington (PAD) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:11 Paris Gare du Nord | 2h19 | 19:30 London Paddington (PAD) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:12 Paris Gare du Nord | 2h18 | 21:30 London Paddington (PAD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 4 December | |||||
![]() | 05:12 Paris Gare du Nord | 2h18 | 07:30 London Paddington (PAD) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:42 Paris Gare du Nord | 2h18 | 08:00 London Paddington (PAD) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:12 Paris Gare du Nord | 2h18 | 11:30 London Paddington (PAD) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris Gare du Nord to London Paddington (PAD)
Trains from Paris Gare du Nord to London Paddington (PAD) run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 19:12. The fastest train covers the 344 km distance in 2h 18m.
Distance 344 km |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 2h 18m |
First train 05:07 |
Last train 19:12 |
Train companies: Eurostar from Paris Gare du Nord to London Paddington (PAD) trainsEurostar trains will get you between Paris Gare du Nord and London Paddington (PAD) from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Paris Gare du Nord to London Paddington (PAD) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris Gare du Nord to London Paddington (PAD) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Paddington (PAD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Paris Gare du Nord and London Paddington (PAD)
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance.
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 18 Rue de Dunkerque.
- Terminus Nord
- Chez Casimir
- Brasserie Terminus Nord
- McDonald’s
- Bonne Journeé
- Autogrill Grignotin
- Autogrill Chips & Snacks
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].
- €0.70
- Hotel Whistler
- Mercure Paris Gare du Nord
- Ibis Paris Gare du Nord
- Le Matissia
- OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- 1200 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-19 for train to Lille, Brussels, Amsterdam, Cologne
- Hall 2: Eurostar check-in for train to London
- Hall 3: Eastern side concourse served by platform 20-21 & 30-36 used by TER & suburban trains
- Hall 4: leading to RER platform
- Metro: Line 4, Line 5
- RER: Line B, Line D
- Bus: Several lines available
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