What is the least expensive way to get from London to Paris?

The bus is usually the least expensive way to travel between Paris and London. It also takes much longer than a flight or the train. Eurolines and BlaBlaCar Bus are two major bus lines traveling between the two capitals.



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Bus / Coach. Taking a bus from London to Paris is usually the least expensive transport option. While not as fast as a train or flying, it is an easy way to get between the two cities.

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Fares from London to Paris or Brussels start at £52 one-way or £78 return. Standard Premier (1st class) fares start at £115 one-way, £199 return. Fares work like air fares. Prices increase as departure date approaches and the cheaper seats sell out, so book early.

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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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The cheapest time to visit Paris is during the off-season — in the winter, before and after the holiday rush, which means early December, January, and February.

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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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Due to market variations and the willingness of American passengers to accept and pay higher fares, a return ticket from from the United States to Europe and back is typically much more expensive than a roundtrip ticket from Europe to the United States.

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Book early to get the best prices With Eurostar, you can book tickets up to 120 days in advance and the earlier you book, the better value the fares.

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On paper you have a choice of three modes of travel using public transport between London and Paris, train, coach and air. In reality the vast majority of people travelling city centre to city centre choose the Eurostar train service. As the fastest and most stress free option it is with good reason.

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Average domestic airfare price by day
  • Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the cheapest days to fly domestically.
  • Saturday and Monday flights can help you avoid the Sunday rush.
  • Wednesdays and Thursdays are the cheapest day to fly internationally.
  • Book one to three months in advance.
  • Set a price alert.


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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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Getting to Paris by train Train fares are usually more expensive than plane tickets and the train takes longer Therefore, we recommend taking a plane to Paris, but this alternative is perfect for those who don't like to fly. You can check out the schedules and fares on TGV's official website: TGV Europe.

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Take the train from London to Paris. The train is far and away the best way to visit Paris for a day. Eurostar trains depart from London's St Pancras International Station, arrive at Paris's Gare du Nord, and take about two hours and 20 minutes each way. You can buy Eurostar tickets here.

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The Eurostar is fast and efficient, and direct from the heart of London to the heart of Paris. All you have to do is get on the train on time and then you can relax the rest of the journey.

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