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Trains to Paris from London St Pancras International
| Departure station | London St Pancras International | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrival station | Paris | |
| Distance | 215 miles (346 km) | |
| Price | From £53 |
What do people frequently ask about the train journey from London St Pancras International to Paris?
Want to know more about your journey from London St Pancras International to Paris? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
How do I find cheap train tickets from London St Pancras International to Paris?
If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.
1. Book in advance
2. Be flexible with your travel times
3. Buy a rail pass
4. Choose a slower or connecting train
5. Look out for train ticket sales and discounts
6. Take a night train
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
How many bags are allowed in the different Eurostar classes?
Standard/Standard Premier
- 2 pieces of luggage up to 85cm long for rucksacks, suitcases, golf clubs or ski equipment
- 1 hand luggage, e.g. handbag, laptop bag or briefcase
Business Premier
- 3 pieces of luggage up to 85cm long for rucksacks, suitcases, golf clubs or ski equipment
- 1 hand luggage, e.g. handbag, laptop bag or briefcase
Children (for all classes)
- 1 piece of luggage up to 85cm long
- 1 hand luggage, e.g. backpack or laptop bag
How to get to London St Pancras International station
Before your journey to Paris, you’ll need to make your way to London St Pancras International Station. Continue reading for more information on how to get there.
Conveniently located in the centre of the capital, London St. Pancras International station can be easily reached by National Rail, London Underground, bus services or car.
King’s Cross St Pancras Underground station is served by 6 Tube lines, including the Victoria (light blue line), Northern (black line), Metropolitan (purple line), Circle (yellow line), Hammersmith & City (pink line) and Piccadilly (dark blue line)
From most places across the city, there are various buses available to London St Pancras International station. Planning to travel by train? You can get to London St Pancras from Euston, Victoria, and Paddington stations in around half an hour.
If you’re driving to St Pancras International, you’ll find a Click and Park car park at the station – it has 315 spaces and is always open, with staff on hand 24/7. If you’re cycling to the station, there are plenty of cycle spaces to store your bike safely.
Everything you need to know about London St Pancras International station
After you’ve arrived at London St Pancras International station, you’ll need to check in. Read on for more information on checking in, station facilities and First-class lounges.
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Arriving at Paris Gare du Nord station from London
Once you’ve arrived in Paris, you can begin to soak up the city’s atmosphere!
Your Eurostar train from London St Pancras will arrive right in the heart of the French capital at Paris Gare du Nord station.
Paris Gare du Nord is one of the main train stations in Paris, so it’s got all the amenities you could need. If you fancy a quick coffee before making your way into the city, there are plenty of food and drink outlets. There are also shops, a pharmacy and toilets (though you may have to pay to use the toilet in many French train stations, so it’s worth going on the train before you leave!).
Since all the passport checks are done before leaving the UK, you can step off the train and start exploring the city straight away. Not far from the platform, you’ll find Métro and RER trains to whisk you to Paris’ top museums and galleries.
From the quaint cobbled streets and independent boutiques along the Canal St Martin to the hip new foodie hangouts across the 10th arrondissement, this is an area packed with Parisian flavour you don’t want to miss!
Using public transport in Paris
Public transport is the quickest, easiest, and cheapest way to travel around the city.
Taking the Métro in Paris
If you want to travel around Paris with minimum fuss, the Métro is the way to go! To buy tickets, you’ll need to head to the ticket machines found at all Métro stations.
Hoping to travel around Paris and France? We recommend you purchase a T+ ticket, which allows connections between Métro and RER trains and will take you to the city’s main stations where you can catch connecting TGV high-speed trains to other parts of France.
If you’re travelling with kids, children under 4 can travel for free on the Métro, RER, buses and trams as long as they sit on your lap. Also, kids under 10 get 50% off their tickets.
Taking the bus in Paris
In Paris, around 60 bus lines operate between Monday and Saturday from 7:00 am to 8:30 pm. Purchase bus tickets at Métro stations, or from the driver if you use cash.
Taking a taxi in Paris
If you want to get a taxi, you can find a taxi rank near Eurostar arrivals at Paris Gare du Nord station. Just head to the concourse at the front of the train, then take the exit on the right where you'll see the line of taxis.
Going through the Channel Tunnel
Does the train from London to Brussels go underwater?
Trains from London to Paris do go underwater. In fact, the Channel Tunnel (or “Chunnel” if you prefer its nickname) is just over 31 miles (50 km) in length and is the longest continuous underwater tunnel in the world. At a maximum speed of 100 mph (160 km/h) in the Chunnel, it takes a Eurostar train around 35 minutes to travel this underwater stretch.
How long is the Chunnel?
In length, the Channel Tunnel is 31.3 miles (50.56 km) and it takes a Eurostar train approximately 35 minutes to travel its full length. In total, the fastest journey time from London to Paris is 2 hours and 16 minutes.
Things to see and do in Paris
Boasting fascinating architecture, delicious cuisine and monument-lined boulevards, Paris is always a great idea! To help inspire your trip to the French capital, here are some ideas for things to do in Paris:
Popular train journeys from Paris
If you’ve enjoyed your time in Paris and want to explore more of France and Europe, you can easily reach nearby towns and cities by train. To inspire your next trip, here are some of the most popular train journeys from Paris:
Tips and tricks from our Trainline team
We love helping our customers find inspiration for their next train journey. Discover some travel stories written based on our employees' experiences.
Travelling from London St Pancras to Paris in Eurostar Standard Class, July 2023
Catching the train at London St Pancras station
All Eurostar trains depart from London St Pancras station – not to be confused with King’s Cross station next door (the two stations share a Tube stop). Once you’re at St Pancras, look out for signs towards the Eurostar departures area, which is situated in the middle of the station.
I was heading to Paris after work and arrived around an hour before my train’s scheduled departure time of 7:01 pm. The ticket gates close 30 minutes before departure, so it’s important to arrive in plenty of time – Eurostar recommends arriving 90 minutes before your train leaves.
I scanned my ticket at the automatic ticket gates. I then had to go through security (similar to airport luggage checks, though there are no liquid limits here) and passport control before reaching the Eurostar departures lounge. There are shops in the waiting area as well as some seating, though often there aren’t enough seats for everyone, so be prepared to stand around for a little while before your train.
Around half an hour before departure, our platform was announced, and everyone headed to get seated. It’s a long train so boarding can take a little while, but there’s no need to worry. Everyone had allocated seats on their tickets, so it was easy to find our places and get settled in. There’s plenty of luggage storage at the ends of each carriage and overhead too, though it’s important to stick to the luggage size limits so there’s enough room for everyone.
Travelling in Eurostar Standard Class
I love travelling with Eurostar. The trains have everything you need, even in Standard Class. Plug sockets (both UK and European) at your seat, free WiFi, a café bar (Café Métropole)... What more could you want? I have always wondered what it’s like in Standard Premier, though – you get light refreshments served at your seat throughout the journey, so it feels like it would add a little touch of luxury... Perhaps next time!
I’m always surprised by how it takes so little time to get to France from London – in half an hour, we reached the Channel Tunnel, and an hour into the journey we were already in Calais! After this, it takes around an hour and a quarter to reach the City of Light.
Arriving at Paris Gare du Nord
After just 2 hours and 16 minutes, we pulled into Paris Gare du Nord at 10:17 pm – watch out for the one-hour time difference across the Channel! This is one of Paris’ main stations, so it’s well-connected to other places across the city.
Overall, the journey from London to Paris was fast and fuss-free. It was easy to board the train even with a large suitcase, and I was glad not to have to worry about weight or liquid restrictions for my luggage. I’d recommend travelling from London to Paris by Eurostar to anyone, whether you’re going for a short weekend break or a longer trip.
About Kristina
Kristina Fox, a Trainline employee, chose to share their experience of the journey between London and Paris.