London to Paris: travel options
Approximate direct distance: 344 km • Travel distance depends on the route and transport you choose.
Compare the options
Recorded fares and journey times. Check each operator before booking.
| Transport Mode | Operator | Duration | Price guide | Stations / Airports | Key Booking Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bus Direct | FlixBus | About 8h 56m |
Check fare
Fare source checked: 6 Oct 2026 Fares vary by departure and ticket conditions. Tickets and times: FlixBus |
Dep: London stop printed on the booked coach ticket
Arr: Paris stop printed on the booked coach ticket
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FlixBus lists an approximate London-to-Paris journey of 8 hours 56 minutes. Check the selected coach’s actual stops, times and border arrangements. Follow its boarding instructions and leave room for delays before an onward connection. |
| train Direct | Eurostar | About 2h 20m |
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Fare source checked: 6 Oct 2026 Fares vary by departure and ticket conditions. Tickets and times: Eurostar |
Dep: London St Pancras International
Arr: Paris Gare du Nord
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Fastest advertised train about 2 hours 16 minutes. Follow the booking’s arrival guidance for security and border checks; add local journeys and read fare-change conditions. |
Choosing your journey
Eurostar is the shorter centre-to-centre option. Compare the coach only with its longer travel day, border checks and exact Paris arrival in mind.
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Use St Pancras International
Eurostar runs to Paris Gare du Nord, with a fastest advertised time around 2 hours 16 minutes. Add the arrival time on your booking for security and border checks; the train time alone is not the whole journey.
Keep documents and local time clear
Complete the passenger information requested by Eurostar and check the entry rules for your passport. Paris is one hour ahead of London. Timetables use local times, so subtracting the clock times without that difference gives the wrong journey length.
Compare the coach arrival
FlixBus offers this journey, with roughly 9–11 hours a useful starting allowance before checking a departure. London and Paris stops vary by service. Follow the current ticket rather than assuming every coach uses Bercy, and allow for border delays. Add local travel from the arrival stop to your room.
Plan the arrival
The London guide and Paris guide explain the local journeys, places to stay and visits. Add the main travel ticket separately to your daily spending plan. The distance above is a straight-line comparison between the city centres; your train, road or flight route can be longer.
