How to get from London to Paris
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Paris. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 15m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 346 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €36, on Tue, Sep 8.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
346 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €39Checked Sep 8 | 1h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €47Reading date not recorded | 2h 20mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €33Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 8h 50m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€39Checked Sep 81h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€47Reading date not recorded2h 20m · directSee Train details
- Bus€33Omio catalogue, Sep 98h 50m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Paris: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London Gatwick → Paris Charles de Gaulleflight
easyJet·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, London to Paris
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€53October 2026
€60Departures from London to Paris
FlixBus runs 21 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 21 | 00:00 | 23:59 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 24 | — | — |
| Eurostartrain | 1 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
easyJetLondon Gatwick-Paris Charles de GaulleSee live options and dates →
FlixBusLondon Victoria Coach-ParisBook →
EurostarLondon-ParisBook →City transitLondon-London Victoria CoachBook →On this route you travel with easyJet, FlixBus, Eurostar, City transit; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Paris works
Start with a easyJet flight from London to Paris, about 1h 15m. In total it's roughly €39 over 1h 15m, direct, no transfers.
London to Paris: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Paris?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 15m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Paris from London?
About 346 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Paris cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €36 to €52. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from London to Paris?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 15m.
How long is the flight from London to Paris?
About 1h 15m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for London and Paris?
London is LGW and Paris is CDG, so this route is usually written LGW to CDG.
Which operators run London to Paris?
On this route you travel with easyJet, FlixBus, Eurostar, City transit.
Can you get from London to Paris without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 23m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Paris?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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