Trains from London to Paris
| Avg. journey time | 2h 20m |
| Trains per day | 15 |
| Fare range | €33.00 - €372.00 |
| Distance | 342km |
| Train operators | ALSA, |
| First train departs at | 05:40 |
| Last train departs at | 20:01 |
| Fastest route | 2h 16m |
| Changes | Direct |
London to Paris train times
Eurostar trains from London to Paris
Eurostar is the exclusive high-speed train service that links London to Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam and the rest of Europe at speeds of up to 320km/h. All Eurostar trains have modern, comfortable facilities, plenty of room for luggage, and onboard food and beverage car. There are three comfort classes on offer – Standard, Standard Premier (equivalent to Premium Economy, with light refreshments served), and Business Premier (equivalent to First or Business Class, with flexible travel options, priority boarding, lounge access and delicious food and drink included).
London to Paris train prices
Train tickets from London to Paris start at €33.00 if purchased from 3 to 6 months in advance. Prices for train journeys from London to Paris start at €134.54 when you book at least 28 days in advance.* Tickets usually go on sale 3 months in advance, yet in some rare cases this can be up to 6 months. For more precise information on when you can book your tickets or whether there are any promotional sales, click here.
How long does it take to travel from London to Paris by train?
The average journey time between London and Paris is 2 hours and 20 minutes and the fastest journey time is 2 hours and 16 minutes. On an average weekday, there are 15 trains per day travelling from London to Paris. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use our journey planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
What time is the first and last train of the day from London to Paris?
The first train from London to Paris departs at 05:40. The last train from London to Paris departs at 20:01. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services. Alternatively, some popular routes may run throughout the night at a reduced frequency. There may also be less services on weekends and holidays; use our journey planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Are there direct train services between London and Paris?
Yes, it is possible to travel from London to Paris without having to change trains. There are 15 direct trains from London to Paris. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
How do I get back to London?
By train, of course. See trains from Paris to London.
- *Average prices for adult tickets in economy. Discount cards and coach journey excluded. Prices are based on searches made by our customers over the past 6 months. "14 days in advance" includes days 13 and 15.
- **The information provided is calculated based on scheduled train services for London to Paris for a typical week day using timetable data for 23/09/2018. On weekends, holidays or other exceptional times, fewer services may be available. The fare range provided has been found by our customers on Trainline on 23/06/2018 for travel on 23/06/2018 and for adult tickets in economy, discount cards and coach journeys excluded.