How to get to London from Paris

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Travel Information from Paris to London

distanceDistance213 miles
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, coach or flight
priceTicket price range£19 - £85
cheapestCheapest modeCoach • £19 • 8 h 25 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • £33 • 1 h 5 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, Vueling Airlines or Eurostar

Travel 213 miles by train, coach or flight between Paris and London. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are BlaBlaCar Bus, Vueling Airlines or Eurostar among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from Paris to London.

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from Paris to London

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

Our recommendation
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The best way to travel from Paris to London is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
09:309h35
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
18:05London, Victoria Coach Station
£811One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
FlixBus
07:459h40
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
16:25London, Victoria Coach Station
£781One-way
0 changes
Fastest
easyJet
17:401h05
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
17:45London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£1531One-way
0 changes
Other options
Eurostar
07:422h18
Paris Gare du Nord
09:00London St Pancras International (STP)
£2151One-way
0 changes
Eurostar
10:012h29
Paris Gare du Nord
11:30London St Pancras International (STP)
£2301One-way
0 changes
Eurostar
11:122h18
Paris Gare du Nord
12:30London St Pancras International (STP)
£2301One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
13:159h35
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
21:50London, Victoria Coach Station
£781One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
12:309h45
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
21:15London, Victoria Coach Station
£781One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
00:309h40
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
09:10London, Victoria Coach Station
£831One-way
0 changes
Vueling Airlines
14:101h15
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
14:25London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
£1131One-way
0 changes
easyJet
09:551h20
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
10:15London Luton Airport (LTN)
£1231One-way
0 changes
easyJet
11:501h15
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
12:05London Luton Airport (LTN)
£1261One-way
0 changes

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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.

Trains from Paris to London | Buses from Paris to London | Flights from Paris to London

Paris to London Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

£15

8:30 h

1 Day Before

trains

£48

2:17 h

3 Weeks Before

flight

£40

1:25 h

2 Months Before



What is the best way to travel from Paris to London?

Cheapest way to travel from Paris to London


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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


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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


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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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Find the best route to London from Paris with Omio's travel partners FlixBus, SWISS and Eurowings! You'll find the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.

Eurostar is a high-speed train company operating in Europe, connecting the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany including trains between Paris and London. It offers a range of services, including Eurostar e320, Eurostar e300, and Eurostar International. The Eurostar e320 is the fastest service, travelling at up to 320 km/h, while the Eurostar e300 is slightly slower, travelling at up to 300 km/h. Both services offer comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power sockets. Eurostar International is a slower service, travelling at up to 160 km/h, but it offers a more luxurious experience with larger seats and more onboard facilities. Eurostar offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, Standard Premier, and Business Premier. Standard tickets are the most affordable, while Business Premier tickets offer the most luxurious experience. The most popular routes for Eurostar are London to Paris, London to Brussels, and London to Amsterdam. All of these routes offer a fast and convenient way to travel between the UK and mainland Europe.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      Swiss is Switzerland’s leading airline and offers Economy and Business ticket fares for your next travel to London from Paris.

        FAQs: Paris to London

        FAQs: 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.
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        There are 3 ways to get from Paris to London: train, coach or flight.

        The cheapest way to get from Paris to London is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £19 compared to other travel options to London:

        A coach is £14 less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Paris to London costing on average £33.

        Taking a coach costs £66 less than taking a train, which costs on average £85 for the same trip.

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

        Other travel options to London take longer:

        Getting to London by coach takes 8 h 25 min on average.

        Getting to London by train takes 2 h 18 min on average.

        The Paris to London distance is approximately 213 miles.

        The average frequency per day from Paris to London is:

        • 9 coaches a day.
        • 50 flights per day.
        • Around 14 trains per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Paris to London as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Paris to London:

        • Coaches mostly leave from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and tend to arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
        • Flights mostly leave from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and tend to arrive in London Gatwick Airport.
        • Trains most often depart from Paris at Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in London at London St Pancras International.

        The following travel companies offer services from Paris to London:

        • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Ourbus or Megabus for coaches to London. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for BlaBlaCar Bus Paris to London tickets on Omio for £19.
        • Travel with Vueling Airlines, easyJet, British Airways, Air France, KLM, Finnair or Air Serbia to go to London by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Vueling Airlines Paris to London tickets on Omio for £33.
        • Travel with Eurostar for trains to London. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Eurostar Paris to London tickets on Omio for £85.

        Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to London with the following travel companies:

        • Direct coach available with FlixBus 8 direct coaches per day.
        • Direct flights with Vueling Airlines, easyJet, British Airways or Air France with 26 direct flights per day.
        • 14 direct trains per day with Eurostar.

        Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Paris to London.

        Your journey from Paris to London doesn't have to end in London. Many of our customers like to extend their holidays to explore other popular destinations like Edinburgh, Manchester, Amsterdam or Brussels. If you’d like to add Edinburgh, Manchester, Amsterdam or Brussels to your Paris to London trip, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from London today!

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