Champagne at St Pancras
Champagne at St Pancras

Taking the Eurostar train from London to Paris is the fastest way to get from the capital of the UK to the capital of France. It is quicker than flying, as the train stations are located in the centres of both cities, making connections to and from your hotels easy and fast.

The Eurostar train leaves from London’s St Pancras train station and arrives at Paris Gare du Nord train station. Both stations are located in the northern part of their respective city centres and are well connected to underground transportation, buses, trains, and taxis.

The travel time on Eurostar trains from London to Paris is 2 hours and 15 minutes or slightly longer, depending on which train you take. Note that there is a 1 hour time difference between London and Paris.

Ticket fares for Eurostar trains from London to Paris vary depending on the time of year and how far in advance you book your Eurostar ticket. Weekend Eurostar tickets are often less expensive than weekday tickets but Friday and Sunday evening tickets can often be expensive as well. Here is a guide with tips to help you get the best fares.