What baggage can I take?

Baggage rules depend on the operator and fare shown for London to Paris. Review the allowance and any extra charges before payment.

When should I book the London to Paris trip?

Compare dates early for London to Paris. The current lowest shown fare is 44.37 EUR, but availability and fare rules can change by date.

What documents should I carry?

Bring the identification and travel documents required for United Kingdom and France. Requirements may differ by nationality, operator and route.

Can children travel on this route?

Children can travel on London to Paris when the selected operator allows it. Enter the correct passenger ages and review child fare or accompaniment rules before payment.

Seat selection for London to Paris is available only when supported by the selected operator and fare. Any available option appears during booking.

Is an overnight option available?

Overnight availability depends on the date and timetable. The fastest shown journey time is 2h 16m, but late departures should be checked in the live results.

What is the price of a London–Paris train ticket?

The cheapest fare currently shown for London to Paris is 44.37 EUR for the selected date. Prices can change with availability, fare type and booking time.

Can I buy the ticket online?

Yes. Select London to Paris, compare live train offers and complete the booking online when the selected fare supports online payment.

Train from London to Paris | Tickets, Stations and Travel Time

train route guide

London to Paris train route guide

Eurostar links London St Pancras International with Paris Gare du Nord with a city-center to city-center journey.

Best price found from 39 EUR

Use the deal cards above for the latest available fares.

Fastest time 2h 16m

Typical fastest published journey time for this city pair.

Direct services Every day

Direct service availability can change by date and operator.

Arrival hubs Gare du Nord

Main arrival points around Paris.

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Rail corridor: 418.8 km Fastest train: 2h 16m

7-day weather

London Clear sky · Open-Meteo

21°C

Today 20° / 34°, rain 0%, wind 9 km/h

Today 34° Thu 27° Fri 24° Sat 24° Sun 26° Mon 28° Tue 27°

Paris Clear sky · Open-Meteo

22°C

Today 22° / 37°, rain 0%, wind 3 km/h

Today 37° Thu 30° Fri 29° Sat 28° Sun 35° Mon 31° Tue 28°

Useful London to Paris train info

Rail routes work best when the arrival station is close to the center. Check whether the service is direct, which terminal station is used, and whether seat reservations or passport checks apply.

London rail stations

Rail stations

London St Pancras International Rail stations · Main hub

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London King's Cross Rail stations

London Victoria Rail stations

London Waterloo Rail stations

London Paddington Rail stations

London Liverpool Street Rail stations

London Euston Rail stations

London Bridge Rail stations

London Marylebone Rail stations

London Charing Cross Rail stations

London Fenchurch Street Rail stations

London Blackfriars Rail stations

Paris rail stations

Rail stations

Paris Gare du Nord Rail stations · Main hub

Info

Paris Gare de Lyon Rail stations

Paris Gare Montparnasse Rail stations

Paris Gare de l'Est Rail stations

Paris Saint-Lazare Rail stations

Paris Gare d'Austerlitz Rail stations

How to get from train stations to city center

Paris Gare du Nord to Paris center

City center transfers

Transport option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Distance	Best for
Metro / RER to Chatelet	8-12 min	standard metro fare	frequent	2.6 km	fastest
Taxi to central Paris Transfer partners	10-25 min	15-30 EUR	on-demand	3.0 km	luggage

Paris Gare de Lyon to Paris center

City center transfers

Transport option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Distance	Best for
Metro / local transit	10-25 min	standard city fare	frequent	4.0 km	city connection
Taxi to city center Transfer partners	10-35 min	varies	on-demand	5.0 km	luggage

Paris Gare Montparnasse to Paris center

City center transfers

Transport option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Distance	Best for
Metro / local transit	10-25 min	standard city fare	frequent	4.0 km	city connection
Taxi to city center Transfer partners	10-35 min	varies	on-demand	5.0 km	luggage

Paris Gare de l'Est to Paris center

City center transfers

Transport option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Distance	Best for
Metro / local transit	10-25 min	standard city fare	frequent	4.0 km	city connection
Taxi to city center Transfer partners	10-35 min	varies	on-demand	5.0 km	luggage

Paris Saint-Lazare to Paris center

City center transfers

Transport option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Distance	Best for
Metro / local transit	10-25 min	standard city fare	frequent	4.0 km	city connection
Taxi to city center Transfer partners	10-35 min	varies	on-demand	5.0 km	luggage

Paris Gare d'Austerlitz to Paris center

City center transfers

Transport option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Distance	Best for
Metro / local transit	10-25 min	standard city fare	frequent	4.0 km	city connection
Taxi to city center Transfer partners	10-35 min	varies	on-demand	5.0 km	luggage

Operators on this route

Name	Carrier code	IATA code	Passport needed during booking	Weekly direct services
Eurostar	EST	-	Yes	120

London to Paris by train: tickets, schedule and booking

For a trip between London and Paris, the booking platform brings the available train services into a single booking flow. This makes it possible to assess the schedule, total travel time and ticket restrictions before confirming the order.

Route overview

Route	London → Paris
Distance	418.8 km
Travel time	from 2h 16m according to the selected itinerary
Ticket price	44.37 EUR for the chosen date
Departure station(s)	London St Pancras International, London King's Cross, London Victoria, London Waterloo, London Paddington, London Liverpool Street, London Euston, London Bridge
Arrival station(s)	Paris Gare du Nord, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare Montparnasse, Paris Gare de l'Est, Paris Saint-Lazare, Paris Gare d'Austerlitz
Operators	Eurostar
Current air temperature	21 °C / 22 °C
Distance to city centre	3 km / 2.6 km

Route

London → Paris

Distance

418.8 km

Travel time

from 2h 16m according to the selected itinerary

Ticket price

44.37 EUR for the chosen date

Departure station(s)

London St Pancras International, London King's Cross, London Victoria, London Waterloo, London Paddington, London Liverpool Street, London Euston, London Bridge

Arrival station(s)

Paris Gare du Nord, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare Montparnasse, Paris Gare de l'Est, Paris Saint-Lazare, Paris Gare d'Austerlitz

Operators

Eurostar

Current air temperature

21 °C / 22 °C

Distance to city centre

3 km / 2.6 km

This is a direct high-speed cross-Channel rail connection. Exact operating details should always come from the live search result selected by the customer for the London-Paris overview itinerary.

Operator availability and direct services depend on the travel date, season and current timetable.

Train timetable and travel time

The published duration can change because of intermediate stops, operational routing, border procedures, traffic or seasonal timetable adjustments. Always evaluate the full itinerary rather than comparing departure and arrival times in isolation for the London-Paris schedule itinerary.

Large cities can have several railway stations. Confirm both the departure and arrival station, especially when arranging onward transport for the London-Paris mode itinerary.

Before selecting a train from London to Paris, open the detailed itinerary and verify every stop, transfer and time-zone indication shown.

How to buy a ticket online

Enter London as the departure city and Paris as the destination.

Select the travel date and, where relevant, the number of passengers.

Compare departure times, duration, operator details and fare conditions.

Choose an offer, add passenger information exactly as required, and check the itinerary.

Pay using an available method and save the confirmation or electronic ticket.

Ticket format, baggage and fare rules

Keep the booking reference and passenger identification available for inspection. Whether printing is necessary depends on the ticket instructions. Luggage limits, special-item rules and amendment options can differ by service and may involve additional fees for the London-Paris rules itinerary.

For the London to Paris train, verify whether the ticket is valid only for a named departure or can be used more flexibly under the selected fare for the London-Paris train rules itinerary.

Frequently asked questions

For this route, departures are shown from London St Pancras International, London King's Cross, London Victoria, London Waterloo, London Paddington, London Liverpool Street, London Euston, London Bridge. The exact terminal, station, airport or stop is stated in the selected itinerary and on the ticket.

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