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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, while a flight costs an average of $651.
Distance: 213 miles (344 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$152 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $651 Average price | $129 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 57m Average total duration 9h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 33m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to London:
A bus is $96 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to London costing on average $152.
A bus is $595 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to London costing on average $651.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 33m.
Bus takes on average 9h 57m.
You'll arrive about 3h 40m sooner (2h 26m by train vs 6h 6m by car). Tickets start at around $152 compared to roughly $129 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.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to London
How to get from Paris to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
011:00 AM9h30Paris7:30 PMLondon$541One-way0 transfers
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011:00 AM9h30Paris7:30 PMLondon$541One-way0 transfers
Fastest
U2571212:55 PM1h05Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport1:00 PMLondon Southend Airport$1341One-way0 transfers
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902311:08 AM2h22Paris Gare du Nord12:30 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$2601One-way0 transfers
901910:07 AM2h23Paris Gare du Nord11:30 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$2601One-way0 transfers
90077:06 AM2h24Paris Gare du Nord8:30 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$2601One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:00 PM9h25Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)7:25 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$971One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:15 PM9h40Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)6:55 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$1001One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:15 PM8h40Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)8:55 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$1061One-way0 transfers
VY89601:45 PM1h30Paris Orly Airport2:15 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$1411One-way0 transfers
U284027:10 AM1h10Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport7:20 AMLondon Gatwick Airport$1491One-way0 transfers
U2845810:50 AM1h10Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport11:00 AMLondon Gatwick Airport$1671One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel 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
Paris to London Travel Comparison
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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|---|---|---|---|
Bus |
€28 |
7:30 h |
2 Months Ahead |
Train |
€83 |
2:17 h |
2 Months Ahead |
Flight |
€51 |
1:05 h |
2 Weeks Ahead |
What is the best way to travel from Paris to London?
Cheapest way to travel from Paris to London
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.
Fastest way to travel from Paris to London
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.
Most popular way to travel from Paris to London
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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to London:
A bus is $96 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to London costing on average $152.
A bus is $595 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to London costing on average $651.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 33m.
Bus takes on average 9h 57m.
- Around 75 flights per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Dieppe and arrive in Port of Newhaven.
- Travel with Eurostar to go to London by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Sindbad, TopBus, Infobus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, Vueling, British Airways, Air France, Lufthansa, KLM, Swiss, KLM Cityhopper, Qatar Airways, AJet, Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines, Global Supply Systems, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Edelweiss Air, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, ITA to go to London by flight.
- 15 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Sindbad, TopBus, Infobus.
- 28 direct flights per day with easyJet, Vueling, British Airways, Air France.
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