How to get to London from Paris

Fri 02 Jan
+ Add return
Travel by train, coach, flight with
Eurostar
BlaBlaCar Bus
Vueling Airlines
FlixBus
easyJet
1,000+ more
Eurostar
BlaBlaCar Bus
Vueling Airlines
FlixBus
easyJet
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information from Paris to London

Distance213 miles
Available travel modesTrain, coach or flight
Ticket price range£19 - £85
Cheapest modeCoach • £19 • 8 h 25 min
Fastest modeFlight • £33 • 1 h 5 min
Popular 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.

Travel options
from Paris to London

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:009h40
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
17:40London, Victoria Coach Station
£531One-way
0 changes

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:009h40
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
17:40London, Victoria Coach Station
£531One-way
0 changes

Fastest

Vueling AirlinesVY6948
15:401h05
Paris Orly Airport
15:45London Gatwick Airport
£981One-way
0 changes

Other options

Eurostar9051
18:022h37
Paris Gare du Nord
19:39London St Pancras International (STP)
£2231One-way
0 changes
Eurostar9063
21:122h45
Paris Gare du Nord
22:57London St Pancras International (STP)
£2231One-way
0 changes
Eurostar9009
07:422h18
Paris Gare du Nord
09:00London St Pancras International (STP)
£2521One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
13:459h25
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
22:10London, Victoria Coach Station
£531One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
02:009h40
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
10:40London, Victoria Coach Station
£771One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
23:309h25
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
07:55London, Victoria Coach Station
£811One-way
0 changes
Vueling AirlinesVY6944
07:101h10
Paris Orly Airport
07:20London Gatwick Airport
£781One-way
0 changes
Vueling AirlinesVY8960
14:001h25
Paris Orly Airport
14:25London Heathrow Airport
£1041One-way
0 changes
Vueling AirlinesIB5620
07:101h10
Paris Orly Airport
07:20London Gatwick Airport
£1171One-way
0 changes

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, coaches, flights and ferries

Compare train, coach and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Mon
05 Jan
Tue
06 Jan
Wed
07 Jan
Thu
08 Jan
Fri
09 Jan
Sat
10 Jan
Sun
11 Jan
Mon
12 Jan
Tue
13 Jan
Wed
14 Jan
Thu
15 Jan
Fri
16 Jan
Sat
17 Jan
Sun
18 Jan
Mon
19 Jan
Tue
20 Jan
Wed
21 Jan
Thu
22 Jan
Fri
23 Jan
Sat
24 Jan
Sun
25 Jan

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


cheap

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


fast

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


popular

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.


More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Paris to London

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.

FAQs

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!

Travelling from Paris to London: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone