London to Paris (Eurostar) by train
London St Pancras International → Paris Gare du Nord · 307 miles · from 2h 16m
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307 miles
2h 16m
Up to 18 daily
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London to Paris (Eurostar)
City centre to city centre under the English Channel in 2 hours 16 minutes — faster than flying once you count check-in.
Why this journey is worth it
- 2h16 St Pancras to Gare du Nord
- Channel Tunnel crossing in 20 minutes
- Standard Premier and Business Premier classes
- Onward TGV connections across France
Travel tip
Eurostar fares are strongly demand-priced. Our agents monitor release windows and book the moment cheap tiers open.
Operators on this route
A single operator runs this route, so the saving comes from ticket type, Railcard eligibility and split-ticket construction rather than from operator comparison.
Principal calling points
| # | Station |
|---|---|
| 1 | London St Pancras International |
| 2 | Ebbsfleet |
| 3 | Ashford |
| 4 | Lille Europe |
| 5 | Paris Gare du Nord |
Calling patterns vary by departure and by operator. Some services run non-stop between the principal cities. Timetables are set by the operators and change without notice — confirm at the time of booking.
Getting the cheapest fare
Advance fares on this route release roughly twelve weeks before departure and the lowest tier can disappear within days. A Railcard takes a third off most fares. And on longer journeys a split at an intermediate station frequently saves more than either.
Tickets are sold by the operators and by National Rail retailers. One thing worth knowing if you are travelling from overseas: some fares issue as a collection code that requires a station machine and the original payment card, which is awkward on arrival. Ask for an e-ticket where the fare allows it.
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