London to Marseille train

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

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The Eurostar is a high-speed railway company operating in Europe since 1994. It travels at 186mph under the English Channel to cities on the continent—whether you’re going to Brussels, Amsterdam or Rotterdam. The train is Europe’s solution to fly less; over 11 million Europeans chose to take the train to London from Paris instead of flying in 2019.

The check-in time for Eurostar to Marseille train is around 30 minutes. This means you can arrive in plenty of time to pick up a coffee at the Gare du Nord station in Paris or St Pancras Station in London. Eurostar trains are kitted out with an onboard bistro, toilets, air conditioning and Wi-Fi to make the train journey from London to Marseille more comfortable.

With three fare classes to choose from—Standard, Standard Premier and Business Premier—you can pick which is best for you; It’s easy to book cheap Eurostar return tickets in advance by travelling mid-week. You can choose to travel in comfort in Business Premier when taking the London to Marseille train, get served a hot meal and drinks throughout the crossing with newspapers and access to the Ashford Departure Lounge in London.

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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.