How much is the train ticket from London to Paris?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Paris start from R 985. The average price for this train route is around R 1 769. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from London to Paris?

The average train journey time from London to Paris is 2h 28m, covering a distance of 344 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 18m and is operated by Eurostar .

Which train operators serve the London to Paris route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 15 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Paris?

The earliest train from London to Paris departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 20:31.

Train London to Paris from R 965

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Paris on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:01	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 33m	09:34	Paris Gare du Nord	Cheapest
Train	18:01	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 23m	21:24	Paris Gare du Nord	Fastest
Train	06:01	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 33m	09:34	Paris Gare du Nord	No tags
Train	06:01	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 33m	09:34	Paris Gare du Nord	No tags
Train	07:01	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 26m	10:27	Paris Gare du Nord	No tags

Next departures from London to Paris on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:01	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 33m	09:34	Paris Gare du Nord	Cheapest
Train	18:01	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 23m	21:24	Paris Gare du Nord	Fastest
Train	06:01	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 33m	09:34	Paris Gare du Nord	No tags
Train	06:01	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 33m	09:34	Paris Gare du Nord	No tags
Train	07:01	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 26m	10:27	Paris Gare du Nord	No tags

Next departures from London to Paris on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:31	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 30m	16:01	Paris Gare du Nord	Cheapest
Train	18:01	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 23m	21:24	Paris Gare du Nord	Fastest
Train	06:01	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 33m	09:34	Paris Gare du Nord	No tags
Train	06:01	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 33m	09:34	Paris Gare du Nord	No tags
Train	06:01	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 33m	09:34	Paris Gare du Nord	No tags

Next departures from London to Paris on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:31	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 30m	19:01	Paris Gare du Nord	Cheapest
Train	06:31	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 22m	09:53	Paris Gare du Nord	Fastest
Train	06:31	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 22m	09:53	Paris Gare du Nord	No tags
Train	06:31	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 22m	09:53	Paris Gare du Nord	No tags
Train	07:31	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 28m	10:59	Paris Gare du Nord	No tags

Next departures from London to Paris on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:31	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 18m	12:49	Paris Gare du Nord	CheapestFastest
Train	08:01	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 33m	11:34	Paris Gare du Nord	No tags
Train	08:01	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 33m	11:34	Paris Gare du Nord	No tags
Train	08:01	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 33m	11:34	Paris Gare du Nord	No tags
Train	09:31	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 18m	12:49	Paris Gare du Nord	No tags

Next departures from London to Paris on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:31	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 19m	20:50	Paris Gare du Nord	CheapestFastest
Train	06:01	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 28m	09:29	Paris Gare du Nord	No tags
Train	06:01	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 28m	09:29	Paris Gare du Nord	No tags
Train	06:01	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 28m	09:29	Paris Gare du Nord	No tags
Train	07:01	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 28m	10:29	Paris Gare du Nord	No tags

Next departures from London to Paris on 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:01	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 28m	09:29	Paris Gare du Nord	Cheapest
Train	17:31	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 19m	20:50	Paris Gare du Nord	Fastest
Train	06:01	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 28m	09:29	Paris Gare du Nord	No tags
Train	06:01	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 28m	09:29	Paris Gare du Nord	No tags
Train	07:01	London-St-Panc.-Int.	2h 28m	10:29	Paris Gare du Nord	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Paris

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Paris. The journey takes about 2 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just R 985, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15train per day

2h 28mAverage duration

344 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 325 - R 4 959	Average duration9h 51m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 985 - R 8 949	Average duration2h 28m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 559 - R 1 375	Average duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in London and Paris?

London

A
King's Cross
7 York Way, London N1 9AA, UK
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B
St Pancras International
King's Cross St. Pancras, Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London N1 9AL, UK
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C
Euston Station
Euston Railway Station B40 The Balcony, Eversholt St, London NW1 2DU, UK
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D
Waterloo
Waterloo Station Southbank, Station Approach, London SE1 8SW, UK
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E
London Bridge
51-55 St Thomas St, London SE1 3QX, UK
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F
Marylebone
Melcombe Pl, London NW1 6JJ, UK
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Paris

A
Gare du Nord
95 Rue de Maubeuge, 75010 Paris, France
B
Paris Gare de Lyon
Paris Gare de Lyon, Place Louis-Armand, 75571 Paris, France
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C
Bercy Seine
210 Quai de Bercy, 75012 Paris, France
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D
Orly Airport
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E
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
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F
Gare Montparnasse
Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, 17 Bd de Vaugirard, 75015 Paris, France

Train Companies

Eurostar

4.5/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi4

Based on 22 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the temperature but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Eurostar ticket prices on this trip start at R 985

Eurostar London Paris recent customer reviews

Very good train

Jean V.

25 August 2022

Not impressed

Beatrice J.

9 July 2021

FR train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, Amtrak Acela, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Paris by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from London to Paris?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Paris start from R 985. The average price for this train route is around R 1 769. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Paris?
The average train journey time from London to Paris is 2h 28m, covering a distance of 344 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 18m and is operated by Eurostar.
Which train operators serve the London to Paris route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 15 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Paris?
The earliest train from London to Paris departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 20:31.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

25/01

R 5 202

26/01

R 5 231

Today

R 5 255

28/01

R 4 161

29/01

R 4 161

30/01

R 4 704

31/01

R 3 599

01/02

R 4 152

The cheapest trip from London to Paris was searched and found on 31 Jan 2026 with a price of R 3 599

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Paris as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 3 599 to R 9 428 for a train ticket from London to Paris based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 599, which is on 2026-01-31.