Paris to London Eurostar Times: 2h16, from €45

The Eurostar runs Paris to London in about 2 hours 16 minutes at its fastest and 2h28 on a typical service, nonstop from Paris Gare du Nord to London St Pancras International, both in the city centre. There are roughly 18 trains a day, so the timetable is dense from early morning to late evening. Remember London is one hour behind Paris, so the clock time on arrival looks shorter than the journey. Advance fares start from about EUR 45 one way and climb steeply close to departure, so book early and allow 60 to 90 minutes for check-in and border control. Here is how the times and fares compare.

Travelling the other way? Read our London to Paris Eurostar guide. Carrying on east from Paris? Read our Paris to Berlin travel guide. Stringing several train legs together? Read our Eurail Pass Calculator: pass vs individual tickets.

Fastest	Eurostar, about 2h16 (typically 2h28)
Frequency	Around 18 trains a day, nonstop
Cheapest	Overnight coach, or an advance Eurostar fare from about EUR 45
Route	Paris Gare du Nord to St Pancras International, about 490 km

Mode	Departures/day	First-last departure	Fastest	Typical fare	Top operators
Train	15	07:02-21:02	2h 19m	USD 81-320	Eurostar
Bus	5.5	00:30-23:30	35m	USD 36-123	FlixBus, Blablacar Bus, TopBus
Flight	21	06:05-22:40	1h 05m	USD 50-330	Vueling, EasyJet, EasyJet Europe
Prices checked October 13, 2026 from 2388 scheduled departures.

Mode	Operator	Duration	Approx fare	Overnight
Train	Eurostar Nonstop via the Channel Tunnel, Paris Gare du Nord to London St Pancras International, around 18 trains a day. Advance fares from about EUR 45; book ahead and allow 60 to 90 minutes for check-in and UK border control at Gare du Nord.	about 2h16 to 2h28	approx €45 to €200	No	Check on 12Go →
Flight	Air France / British Airways / easyJet Only faster than the Eurostar in the air. Two airport transfers and security usually make it slower centre to centre.	about 1h20 plus airport time	approx €40 to €130	No	Compare on Kiwi →
Bus	FlixBus / BlaBlaCar Bus (via tunnel or ferry) Cheapest overall but very slow. Overnight departures save a hotel night if the budget matters more than the time.	about 8 to 10 hours	approx €20 to €45	Yes	Check on 12Go →

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How long is the Eurostar from Paris to London?

About 2 hours 16 minutes on the fastest service and around 2h28 on a typical one, nonstop from Paris Gare du Nord to London St Pancras International, both in the city centre. London is an hour behind Paris.

What is the Paris to London Eurostar timetable?

There are roughly 18 Eurostar trains a day, running from early morning to late evening, so departures are frequent throughout the day. Check the exact times for your date, as the schedule is denser on weekdays.

Is there a direct train from Paris to London?

Yes. Every Eurostar runs nonstop through the Channel Tunnel, Paris Gare du Nord to London St Pancras International, with no change and no airport in sight.

What is the best way to get from Paris to London?

The Eurostar is the best all-round option: nonstop, about 2h16 to 2h28, and centre to centre. A flight is slower door to door once you add airport transfers, and the coach is only worth it on the tightest budget.

How much does the Eurostar from Paris to London cost?

Advance standard fares start from about EUR 45 one way and rise steeply as the date nears, with typical booked-ahead prices in the EUR 60 to 120 range. The coach is cheaper but takes most of a day or night.

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