London to Paris Trains
Trains from London to Paris
Travelling by train from London to Paris is quick, easy and enjoyable. Simply hop on one of our trains from London St Pancras and journey from one world-famous capital city to another in just over 2 hours. Whether you’re heading to Paris by train to experience the culture, the cuisine, the history, or a little bit of everything, you can start your journey in the comfort on our Eurostar trains.
Here we’ll run through the essentials so you can make the most out of your trip to Paris.
How do I take the train to Paris?
Get to St Pancras International at our recommended arrival time to allow plenty of time to get through border controls and security. Then you’ll be on your way from London to Paris in style with Eurostar. With lots of legroom and space to unwind, our seats are designed for a comfier journey, while our two-bag luggage allowance means you needn’t hold back on the packing.
So, sit back, relax and let us whisk you to the centre of Paris from London on our high-speed train in just 2 hours 16 minutes.
For more information about our London trains to Paris, check out our London St Pancras page.
What’s on board our London train to Paris?
There’s a travel class to suit every budget and style, and with sockets at every seat and free Wi-Fi for all, you can stay in the loop all the way.
And if you feel peckish en route, just stroll to Café Métropole, our onboard bar buffet. There, you’ll find drinks, snacks and meals for any time of day, from flaky morning pastries to after-work apéritifs.
Arriving at Paris Gare du Nord from London
Your London train to Paris on Eurostar will arrive right in the heart of the French capital at Gare du Nord station.
And since all the passport checks are done before we leave the UK, you can step straight off the train and into the action.
Not far from the platform, you’ll find Métro and RER trains to whisk you to Paris’ top museums and galleries.
Additional information about the train station's services, location, and available lounges can be found on our Paris Gare du Nord page.
On your journey back to the UK, you'll find plenty on offer in either the Eurostar departure lounge or the Business Premier lounge, to make your final moments in the city match up to the rest of your trip.
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