- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum of human history, art, and archaeology, with highlights such as the Rosetta Stone and Parthenon sculptures.
Cheapest price
$213
Average price
$344
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 15 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
462 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tours to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tours to London will cost around $344 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $213.
It's difficult to get from Tours to London without transferring at least once.
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9037Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tours to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $120.
Distance: 287 miles (462 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$291 Average price | $88 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $186 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 4m Average total duration 12h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Tours to London:
A flight is $37 (€31) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tours to London costing on average $88 (€72).
A flight is $240 (€197) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tours to London costing on average $291 (€239).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 1m.
Bus takes on average 12h 34m.
You'll arrive about 3h 14m sooner (5h 1m by train vs 8h 15m by car). Tickets start at around $291 (€239) compared to roughly $186 (€153) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Tours to London trains for today, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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106330+ 8330+ 9019 | On time 7:15 AM Tours station | 5h15 | 11:30 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
106330+ 8330+ 9021 | On time 7:15 AM Tours station | 5h45 | 12:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
106330+ 8330+ 9033 | On time 7:15 AM Tours station | 7h45 | 2:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
106330+ 8330+ 9045 | On time 7:15 AM Tours station | 11h45 | 6:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
108440+ 8362+ 9033 | 10:28 AM Tours station | 4h32 | 2:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
108440+ 8362+ 9045 | 10:28 AM Tours station | 8h32 | 6:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
108440+ 8362+ 9047 | 10:28 AM Tours station | 9h02 | 6:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
108440+ 8362+ 9051 | 10:28 AM Tours station | 10h10 | 7:38 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
860556+ 9045 | 11:09 AM Tours station | 7h51 | 6:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
860556+ 9051 | 11:09 AM Tours station | 9h29 | 7:38 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
860556+ 9047 | 11:09 AM Tours station | 8h21 | 6:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8314+ 9051 | 12:13 PM Tours station | 8h25 | 7:38 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8314+ 9045 | 12:13 PM Tours station | 6h47 | 6:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8314+ 9047 | 12:13 PM Tours station | 7h17 | 6:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
860222+ 860520+ 9051 | 1:58 PM Tours station | 6h40 | 7:38 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
860222+ 860520+ 9059 | 1:58 PM Tours station | 8h32 | 9:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
860222+ 860520+ 9053 | 1:58 PM Tours station | 7h02 | 8:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
860558+ 9063 | 3:11 PM Tours station | 8h19 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
860558+ 9059 | 3:11 PM Tours station | 7h19 | 9:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
860558+ 9053 | 3:11 PM Tours station | 5h49 | 8:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
106378+ 8378+ 9051 | 3:41 PM Tours station | 4h57 | 7:38 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
106378+ 8378+ 9053 | 3:41 PM Tours station | 5h19 | 8:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
106378+ 8378+ 9059 | 3:41 PM Tours station | 6h49 | 9:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
860560+ 9059 | 3:54 PM Tours station | 6h36 | 9:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
860560+ 9063 | 3:54 PM Tours station | 7h36 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
860562+ 9063 | 5:05 PM Tours station | 6h25 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8318+ 9059 | 5:16 PM Tours station | 5h14 | 9:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8318+ 9063 | 5:16 PM Tours station | 6h14 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8320+ 9063 | 6:57 PM Tours station | 4h33 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
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860550+ 9039 | 6:12 AM Tours station | 11h18 | 4:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
860550+ 9043 | 6:12 AM Tours station | 12h23 | 5:35 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
860550+ 9029 | 6:12 AM Tours station | 8h48 | 2:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
860550+ 9037 | 6:12 AM Tours station | 10h48 | 4:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Tours to London run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $120 (€99) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:54, the last at 18:57. The fastest train covers the 287 miles (462 km) distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 287 miles (462 km) |
Average train duration 5h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $120 (€99) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 5m |
First train 5:54 AM |
Last train 6:57 PM |
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Best time to book 4 days |
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World-famous museum of human history, art, and archaeology, with highlights such as the Rosetta Stone and Parthenon sculptures.
Major art museum on Trafalgar Square with an outstanding collection of European paintings from the 13th to early 20th centuries.
Leading modern and contemporary art gallery in a former power station on the Thames, known for landmark exhibitions and river views.
Lively district known for street performers, elegant arcades, shopping, and easy access to theatres and central landmarks.
One of London's best walking areas, with river views, cultural venues, and a steady stream of iconic sights.
Charming neighborhood of colorful houses, independent shops, and photogenic streets that remain highly popular with visitors.
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A traditional East London dish of minced meat pie served with mashed potatoes and parsley liquor. It is one of the city’s most distinctive working-class foods.
A hearty plate of eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, and toast. It is a staple morning meal across London and the wider UK.
A stylish, very popular restaurant inspired by Bombay cafe culture, known for its house black daal, bacon naan roll, and lively atmosphere.
An influential, established restaurant celebrated for nose-to-tail British cooking, simple ingredients, and iconic dishes such as roast bone marrow.
London’s oldest restaurant, famous for classic British dishes, game, pies, and traditional desserts in an elegant historic setting.
London is costly by UK standards. Hotels, transport, and dining add up quickly, though budget eats and free museums help control costs.
Service charge of 12.5% is often added in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12%. No tip needed for pubs at the bar. Round up taxi fares or add about 10% for good service.
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Most Tours to London trains use the Tours to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Tours and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Tours is 1 km from Tours city centre. Public transport options include:
Tours has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Saint Germain, La Maison des Halles
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Tours. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Tours. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tours: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Tours: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tours: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel de l'Univers Tours, Oceania L'Univers Tours, Best Western Plus L'Artist Hotel.
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
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