Is it faster to fly or train from London to Paris?

If you're traveling from London to Paris, the best solution is to take the train. Many people think of flights from Paris to London, but unless you live near the airports, it's easier and quicker to take the Eurostar train. It's fast (just over 2 hours) and goes from St. Pancras in London to the Gare du Nord in Paris.



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The block time for the flight (gate to gate) is around 1 hour and 15 minutes, however, the actual flight time is usually less than 45 minutes. This beats out both the train and bus comfortably, but do remember the time needed to move from the city center to the airport as well.

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From central London to central Paris, Eurostar is faster than flying, as well as more comfortable and convenient.

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Eurostar is center of London to the center of Paris and you don't have to be at the train station nearly as early as you do for a flight. Add in the cost of getting from Heathrow to central London and CDG to central Paris and you'll likely find not only is the cost equivalent but it's quicker to do the Eurostar.

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Eurostar Train. This is perhaps the easiest way to get from London to Paris and is usually our recommended way to travel between the two cities.

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The pairing of European capital cities London and Paris is popular for travelers. Suggest clients take the high-speed train Eurostar as a convenient, sustainable, quick way to get the most out of their time exploring both cities.

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The comfort level of Eurostar train, affordable prices, fast speed and luxurious service makes it a winner over all other travel option like ferries, buses and flights.

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Check-in for Eurostar journeys opens an hour and 15 minutes before departure. We recommend that you arrive at least 90 minutes prior to your train leaving so you can have a stress-free check-in.

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It depends which trains and what times you are looking at - Eurostar is very expensive in times of high demand because the cheap tickets get snapped up but can be relatively affordable if you choose less popular times. Sad Sprinter said: I kind of wish it was nationalised and subsidised to have cheaper fares.

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Can I take food on board? Absolutely. You can bring your own food on European and London routes. And unlike in the sky, we won't restrict you with stifling rules on liquids.

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On Eurostar there's no weight limit for your luggage, but you must be able to carry and lift your bags safely on your own, as there is no porter service at the station and our teams are unfortunately unable to help with luggage. Each bag can be up to 85cm long at its widest point and should be clearly labelled.

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Absolutely — taking the train from London to Paris is always worth it. Even if all you have is one day, you can still make it the best day ever. What is this? But if you're only visiting Paris for one day, it's best to plan your trip carefully so that you get as much out of it as you can.

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How long is the Eurostar train journey from London to Paris? The Eurostar can take up to 2hrs 37mins from London to Paris, however, most of our trains will take you to Paris in only 2hrs 16mins.

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The Eurostar does not travel through the most glorious countryside. And you head underground before you can see the coast. In Kent you may get a glimpse of a few conical oast houses. The train travels very fast - and especially on the France side, there is nothing much to look at.

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Your passport will be checked by UKBA security staff before being checked by French passport control. This will only take a few minutes.

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Find out what travel documents are needed to travel with Eurostar. To travel on Eurostar each passenger needs a valid passports.

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The check-in procedure for Eurostar train journeys takes roughly 20 minutes from start to finish, and depending on the class you're travelling in, it's recommended that you arrive at least 90 minutes before your Eurostar train leaves.

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Some will say mid-week flights on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are the cheapest. Others will tell you to take a red-eye all night flight to save the most.

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