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How to get from Paris to London
4 ways, 344 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Tuesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 2h 46m | €55–203 estimated |
| Fly | 6h 33m | €200–290 estimated |
| Drive | 15h 1m | €60–85 estimated |
| Taxi | 15h 1m | €740–1,120 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:01 → 11:063h 5m · 2 changesSNCF VOYAGEURS TGV INOUI 7011€70–203
- 08:03 → 11:063h 3m · 3 changesRATP 5€68–199
- 08:16 → 11:503h 34m · 1 changeRER B€56–172
- 08:16 → 11:183h 2m · 2 changesRER B€56–172
- 08:21 → 11:092h 48m · 1 changeEurostar FRPNO -> GBSPX€67–187
- 08:23 → 11:092h 46m · 2 changesRATP 5€65–184
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Paris to London?
- The fastest way is by train: about 2h 46m door to door. The straight-line distance is 344 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Paris to London?
- Train is the cheapest, from €55. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Paris to London?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 1 direct train, the fastest taking 2h 46m. Fares run €55–203 across classes.
- How long is the flight from Paris to London?
- About 1h 7m in the air (CDG → LHR), about 6h 33m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run €200–290; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is London from Paris by road?
- About 620 km, roughly 15h 1m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around €60–85; tolls and parking are extra.