Paris to London Train & Bus Tickets

Train or bus? What recent searches show

Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Paris to London, side by side.

Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.

Cheapest days to travel in the next 30 days

The lowest fare last seen for each day we have data for, Paris to London. Bars start at zero and the highlighted day is the cheapest; days without a bar have no fare seen yet.

These are fares earlier searches saw, with the date each was last seen: not live prices. The price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.

Direct trains (no change)

The timetable lists 6 direct train(s) from Paris to London on a sample day, the fastest in 2 h 28 min. Departures: 07:02, 07:32, 08:32, 09:02, 10:01, 11:02.

Services: EUR 9007, EUR 9009, EUR 9013, EUR 9015, EUR 9019.

Timetable read 25 Oct 2026. Services differ by day of the week, so check the date you travel.

Paris to London: what to expect

Paris and London are about 347 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.

This is an international route from France to United Kingdom. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 347 km this is a medium-distance journey.

Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.

How to find cheap Paris–London tickets

• Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
• In recent searches Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €29.61, across 4 days).
• Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
• Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.

About London

• The London Underground, the world's first underground railway, opened in January 1863 and carried 38,000 passengers on day one. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Harry Beck's schematic Tube map, designed in 1931, became a global design icon. (Source: Wikipedia)
• The company behind the first Tube line even encouraged its staff to grow beards to act as an air filter. (Source: Wikipedia)

FAQ: Paris to London

How long does the journey from Paris to London take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 2 h 28 min by train and about 9 h 28 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).

What is the cheapest ticket from Paris to London?
The lowest fare seen recently is €27.48 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 1 Dec 2026 (seen 1 Nov 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €57. Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €29.61). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.

Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Paris to London?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €57 and the lowest bus fare €27.48, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.

What is the cheapest day to travel from Paris to London in the next 30 days?
Of the days we have fares for, 19 Nov 2026 (Thursday) was the cheapest: €28.48 by bus (last seen 17 Oct 2026).

What is the fastest way from Paris to London?
The shortest journeys seen: train 2 h 20 min, bus 8 h 35 min.

Is there a direct train from Paris to London?
Yes. The timetable lists 6 direct train(s) on a sample day, the fastest taking 2 h 28 min. Departures: 07:02, 07:32, 08:32, 09:02, 10:01, 11:02. Services differ by day, so check your date.