City connection

London to Paris by train

London St Pancras International → Gare du Nord

Fastest

2 h 23 min

Typical

2 h 23 min

Direct trains

Yes

Fewest changes

0

Operators

Eurostar

Times sampled from live European timetable data (Transitous) for a typical weekday (2026-07-14). Schedules vary by day — always check the operator when booking.

How long does the train from London to Paris take?

The fastest connection takes about 2 h 23 min; a typical journey takes around 2 h 23 min.

Is there a direct train from London to Paris?

Yes — direct trains run on this route (London St Pancras International → Gare du Nord).

Which operators run trains from London to Paris?

Eurostar.

Legendary routes through London or Paris

• Eurostar London → Paris
• TGV inOui Paris → Marseille
• Eurostar (Thalys) Paris → Amsterdam
• LNER Azuma London → Edinburgh

More trains from London

• London → Amsterdam fastest 4 h 4 min
• London → Birmingham fastest 1 h 16 min
• London → Brussels fastest 1 h 57 min
• London → Edinburgh fastest 4 h 7 min
• London → Glasgow fastest 4 h 31 min
• London → Manchester fastest 2 h 6 min