The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Marseille
Cheapest price
£159
Average price
£352
Fastest journey
6 h 43 m
Average duration
7 h 24 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
1002 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Marseille will cost around £352 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £159.
Of the 6 trains that leave London for Marseille every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 1002 km distance in an average of 7 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 47 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.
6:017h47London13:48Marseille£1591One-way0 changes
13:316h43London20:14Marseille£3501One-way0 changes
12:018h06London20:07Marseille£3761One-way0 changes
15:047h44London22:48Marseille£3981One-way0 changes
15:317h02London22:33Marseille£4051One-way0 changes
13:316h43London20:14Marseille£3501One-way0 changes
15:317h02London22:33Marseille£4051One-way0 changes
15:047h44London22:48Marseille£3981One-way0 changes
14:047h44London21:48Marseille£4261One-way0 changes
6:017h47London13:48Marseille£1591One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for London to Marseille
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £95.
Distance: 1002 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
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£305 Average Price | £90 Average Price Cheapest | £96 Average Price |
6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 29m Average total duration 19h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London to Marseille train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Marseille trains for today, Thursday 21 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:31 London | 6h59 | 17:30 Marseille | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:31 London | 6h43 | 19:14 Marseille | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:31 London | 6h43 | 20:14 Marseille | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:04 London | 7h44 | 21:48 Marseille | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 22 May | |||||
![]() | 6:01 London | 7h47 | 13:48 Marseille | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book London to Marseille trains with Omio?
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for SNCF | TGV INOUI, but also compare tickets for the likes of SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Eurostar, Frecciarossa or Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to find the best option for your trip from London to Marseille.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Marseille
Trains from London to Marseille run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £95 but you can travel from only £24 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:12, the last at 20:31. The fastest train covers the 1002 km distance in 6h 43m.
Distance 1002 km |
Average train duration 6h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £95 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 6h 43m |
First train 5:12 |
Last train 20:31 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Eurostar, Frecciarossa, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from London to Marseille trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Eurostar, Frecciarossa, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between London and Marseille from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Eurostar
Frecciarossa
SNCF | Intercités de nuit
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from London to Marseille
With several services departing London St Pancras to Marseille each day, rail travel is a great option for passengers. Travellers can expect up to nine trains departing on weekdays, with the fastest journeys taking less than 7 hours to complete the 774 mile trip.
Which train companies travel between London and Marseille?
Eurostar offer all services from St Pancras Internation to Marseille. On Mondays, Friday and Saturdays, there is one early morning service that travels direct, with all others requiring one change in Paris to a local service provider.
How long is the train from London to Marseille?
Throughout the week the speediest journey time from London to Marseille is 6 hours 52 minutes, although most journeys take just over 7 hours. Weekend journeys between London and Marseille can take up more than 12 hours and the quickest Saturday journey time is 6 hours 49 minutes.
How many trains are there each day between London and Marseille?
There are 9 trains on weekdays running from London to Marseille, with services starting very early in the morning. All passengers are required to make one change at Paris Gare du Nord, unless they take the morning direct train only available on Monday, Friday and Saturday. Fewer services operate at weekends, and journey times also tend to be longer. There may only be around five available services on Saturdays, although this number increases on Sundays.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Marseille?
Departure train station: St Pancras International train station is the departure point for all trains between London and Marseille. This railway station is convenient for a variety of national rail services, including ThamesLink, South Eastern Rail and East Midlands Trains. It is an easy stroll from Kings Cross train station to St Pancras. Local transport links include London buses and the London Underground, and the station also has car parking facilities and cycle stores. St Pancras International has a huge number of passenger amenities, including various retail shops, restaurants and bars, baby change facilities, free public WiFi and a photo booth.
Arrival train station: Trains from London to Marseille arrive at Marseille-St-Charles railway station, which is located on Square Narvix in the city centre. Available public transportation from the station includes local buses and the metro service Blue and Orange lines. Amenities at the train station include a tourism office, a variety of cafes and restaurants, and currency exchange services.
Eurostar Trains from London to Marseille
The Eurostar is a high-speed train company connecting the UK to continental Europe and beyond.
When planning trips to Eurostar destinations, consider checking back for offers on Eurostar tickets. Speak to the Customer Care team at the Omio help centre for cancellations or changes to your ticket from London to Marseille.
FAQs: London to Marseille train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Marseille 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 Marseille, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in London and Marseille
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Betjeman Arms
- AMT Coffee
- The Booking Office
- Carluccio’s
- Chop’d
- Greggs
- Taxi: Midland Road: Currently the taxi pick up is located next to Thameslink station entrance. Soon a large covered queuing area will be available halfway along the lower concourse where passengers can wait for marshalled taxis. Pancras Road: There are two taxi drop off areas in Pancras Road. One is situated halfway along the old Victorian brick built Barlow shed and is convenient for Eurostar passengers. The second is situated close to the main entrance in the new part of the station and is suitable for passengers travelling within the UK.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Midland Road and Pancras Road
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: There are two accessible toilets in this station that are operated by a radar key. One is next to Eurostar arrivals. Toilet attendants are available too.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The Standard
- Kimpton Fitzroy London
- Alhambra Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the lower level in the main hall.
- Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
- Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
- Bus lines: 326, 139
- Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station.
- The lockers are located on Boulevard Bourdet, on level 0 of the station. Service is provided by La Bag Mobile.
- Caffe San Carlo
- DAKAO
- Espressamente Illy
- EXKi
- McDonald's
- Monop'Daily
- Starbucks
- Casa Di Pasta
- Chatime
- PAUL
- Accès Plus is a service offered to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility who need assistance at the station. For more information email [email protected] or call +33 890640650.
- Adagio Access Marseille-Saint Charles
- Holiday Inn Express Marseille-Saint Charles
- Hotel Les Bords De Me
- Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 18:00
- Located on level -1 of the station, entrances via the station or via Bd Bourdet.
- Bus lines: 521, 52, 56, 82S, 533, 582, 33, 34, 49, 50, 51
- Metro lines: M1, M2
- Train lines: TGV, iDTGV, OUIGO, TGV Lyria, Eurostar, Thalys
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