City connection

Paris to London by train

Gare du Nord → London St Pancras International

Fastest

2 h 23 min

Typical

2 h 23 min

Direct trains

Yes

Fewest changes

0

Operators

Eurostar, SNCF VOYAGEURS

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 Paris to London 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 Paris to London?

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

Which operators run trains from Paris to London?

Eurostar, SNCF VOYAGEURS.

Legendary routes through Paris or London

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

More trains from Paris

• Paris → Amsterdam fastest 3 h 25 min
• Paris → Barcelona fastest 6 h 50 min
• Paris → Berlin fastest 8 h 54 min
• Paris → Bordeaux fastest 2 h 10 min
• Paris → Brussels fastest 1 h 22 min
• Paris → Cologne fastest 4 h 5 min