How to get from Paris to London by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Paris to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 213 miles (343 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or flight | |
Ticket price range | $46 - $69 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $46 (€40) • 10 h 40 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $69 (€61) • 1 h 20 min | |
Popular travel companies | BlaBlaCar Bus or easyJet |
Travel 213 miles (343 km) by bus or flight to London from Paris. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 20 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $46 (€40). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar Bus or easyJet among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Paris to London.
The journey from Paris to London is popular with travelers for both business and leisure. The trip between these two busy capital cities is convenient whether you choose to travel by bus, train or plane. Depending on the mode of transit and time of departure, journey times vary between 2 and 8 hours. Key departure points in Paris include Gare Paris Bercy and Paris Gallieni Porte Bagnolet bus stations, Paris-Orly and Paris-Charles de Gaulle airports and Paris Gare du Nord train station. Bus, train and plane journeys from Paris to London are available 7 days a week.
Trains from Paris to London | Buses from Paris to London | Flights from Paris to London
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
|
---|---|---|---|
Bus |
€28 |
7:30 h |
2 Months Ahead |
Train |
€83 |
2:17 h |
2 Months Ahead |
Flight |
€51 |
1:05 h |
2 Weeks Ahead |
Taking a bus is cheapest way to travel from Paris to London. Buses traveling from Paris to London depart from either Paris Gallieni Porte Bagnolet or Gare Paris Bercy and take at least 7:30 h to arrive at London's Victoria bus station. Over 20 buses travel from Paris to London every day, with the first departing at 8:05 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Paris to London include Eurolines, Flixbus and Ouibus.
Flying is the fastest way to travel from Paris to London. Flights that travel from Paris to London depart from either Paris' Charles de Gaulle or Orly airport and arrive at one of London's 6 airports after approximately an hour of flight time. Over 30 direct flights travel from Paris to London every day, with the first departing at 7:25 a.m. Airlines that travel directly from Paris to London include Air France, British Airways, EasyJet, Iberia, Vueling, and CityJet.
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Paris to London. Taking the Eurostar is almost 2 hours faster than flying from Paris to London when traveling to and from the airport is taken into consideration and nearly 5 and a half hours faster than taking the bus. While flying from Paris to London is usually cheaper than booking a flight, traveling to and from London and Paris' airports is quite expensive and time-consuming. Traveling from Paris to London by train allows you to arrive at St Pancras train station in London's city center and immediately connect to public transportation.
London receives the most international arrivals out of any city in the world. Some of London's main attractions include the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, St Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, the London Eye, the British Museum, the Tate Modern and Wembley Stadium as well as Chelsea, Arsenal, and Tottenham Hotspur football clubs.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $39 (€35). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Eurostar is the premier high-speed railway service which connects the United Kingdom with Europe through the Channel Tunnel, also known as the Chunnel, with journeys connecting London St Pancras International with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam among other popular European cities. With its high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), the Eurostar makes travel between the UK and Europe as smooth and easy as possible. When you book your Paris to London travel, you can choose between ticket types like Standard, Standard Premier (with spacious seats and light refreshments served), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seats, lounge access, hot meals served and priority boarding).
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers 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 carry-on bag and one checked 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.
EasyJet is a British multinational budget airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN) and the largest UK-based airline based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to more than 150 destinations in Europe and North Africa, making it a very popular low-cost carrier for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, tickets are non-refundable, and no complimentary snacks are served onboard. All easyJet fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for travelers bringing hand luggage and checked luggage.
There are 2 travel options from Paris to London. You can take a bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to London is a bus with an average price of $46 (€40).
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to London:
Taking a bus costs $24 (€21) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $69 (€61) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to London from Paris is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 20 min.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 10 h 40 min.
The Paris to London distance is around 213 miles (343 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to London is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to London from Paris as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Paris to London:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to London with the following travel companies:
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.
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