How to get from Paris to London

Travel between Paris, France and London, United Kingdom is: Fully open.

Can travellers from France enter United Kingdom?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to London from Paris?

Conditions of entry into United Kingdom:

• There are no current restrictions

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in London, United Kingdom?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of United Kingdom has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

This information was last checked on 29/06/2022. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your trip to London from Paris.

The restriction level for your return to Paris, France from United Kingdom is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Paris from London restricted?

Entry into France is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Paris from London?

Conditions of reentry into France:

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Health declaration required

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Paris, France?

You should observe these safety measures in France as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information about your return travel to France was last checked on 29/06/2022. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Paris from London closer to your date of departure here.

There are 4 ways to get from Paris to London: coach, flight, ferry or train.

A ferry service offers the cheapest way to travel from Paris to London, which costs on average £1.

This is compared to other ways of getting to London:

A ferry journey is usually £57 less than a journey to London by coach, which costs on average £57 for the same trip.

A ferry journey is usually £288 less than a journey to London by plane, which costs on average £288 for the same trip.

A ferry is £201 less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Paris to London costing on average £201.

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

Other travel options from Paris to London can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a coach requires on average 7 h 15 min   of travel time.

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In comparison, getting to London by train can take on average 2 h 17 min.

The distance from Paris to London is approximately 213 miles (343 km).

The average frequency per day from Paris to London is:

• Around 6 coaches per day.
• Around 12 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Paris to London:

• Most travellers take a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
• Most travellers catch their train from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in London Victoria.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Paris to London:

• You can take a coach from Paris to London with Flixbus. Cheap tickets can be found for £57 with Flixbus from Paris to London.
• You can take a flight from Paris to London with Vueling. Cheap tickets can be found for £288 with Vueling from Paris to London.
• You can take a train from Paris to London with Eurostar. Cheap tickets can be found for £201 with Eurostar from Paris to London.

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

• You can travel directly by coach with Flixbus or BlaBlaCar Bus with 6 direct coaches per day.
• You can take a direct flight with easyJet, British Airways or Air France with direct flights per day.
• You'll find 12 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 change in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Paris and London.

When planning your trip to London from Paris, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Coach tickets cost £57 one way on average.
• Plane tickets are costing £288 one way on average.
• Ferry tickets cost £1 one way on average.
• Train tickets cost on average £201 one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets to London from Paris online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.