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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Arras among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 2h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £27, while a coach costs an average of £48.
Distance: 245 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£48 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £28 Average Price | £41 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 8m Average total duration 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from London to Arras, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Arras:
A train is £1 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London to Arras costing on average £28.
A train is £22 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from London to Arras costing on average £48.
Other travel options to Arras take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 46m.
Coach takes on average 9h 8m.
Tickets start at around £48 compared to roughly £41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£7. The journey takes 8h 38m versus 3h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Arras from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from London to Arras is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Arras are Lille, Paris, Amiens, Lens and Douai. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Arras on Omio.
Lille is a lively northern French city with Flemish character, handsome old streets and a strong student presence. It is known for the Grand'Place, Vieux-Lille and a food scene that blends French and Belgian influences.
Paris is known for elegant streets, major museums and a cultural identity shaped by art, fashion and café life. Along the Seine, grand landmarks sit beside neighbourhoods that still feel local and lived in.
Amiens is known for its vast Gothic cathedral and the hortillonnages, floating gardens that give the city a gentle waterside feel. Its compact centre, linked to Jules Verne and shaped by canals and brick streets, is easy to explore.
Lens is a northern French city known for the Louvre-Lens and its strong mining heritage. Former colliery landscapes and a lively football identity give the city a direct, local character.
Douai is a historic town in northern France, known for its UNESCO-listed belfry and the giant figures of the Fêtes de Gayant. Flemish-style architecture, calm canals and old squares give it a measured, regional character.
Travel to Arras 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 London to Arras.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Arras:
A train is £1 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London to Arras costing on average £28.
A train is £22 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from London to Arras costing on average £48.
Other travel options to Arras take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 46m.
Coach takes on average 9h 8m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Arras as scheduled services by train, coach and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
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