How To Travel From Paris To London: Transports Breakdown

One of the things which are nice nowadays when you travel is all the choices of transportation you have; I mean we can quickly go to so many places, it’s fantastic! Especially when you’re going from London to Paris or vice versa.

It can be effortless to find a journey that fits all your needs(the journey itself is something else, especially if you go to the wrong airport); here is a list of the best ways to travel from London to Paris, with all the pros and cons to help you choose for your next trip!

London to Paris Bus, train or plane? Which one should you choose for your journey?

I used all three of them during the past years, and they all come with pros and cons, so in the end, there’s no perfect choice; it all comes down to your preferences. You need to decide which fits your budget/schedule the best.

How To Travel From Paris To London: Transports Breakdown

I love going to London; it never gets old for me (a bit like going to Tokyo, except London is much closer). It’s a great weekend getaway, and the same applies to many people in Paris, both tourists and local.

London can be a great day trip by train from Paris.

As I wrote above, there are many options for travel from London to Paris, so I thought it’d be a good idea to review with them for anyone interested in visiting either capital.

Whether you start your trip from London or Paris, you must go back, and the transportation will most likely be the same.

That’s up to you unless you decide to quit everything and buy a one-way ticket.

Take a Plane From Paris To London

My first trip ever outside of France with a friend was to London, and it was also the first time I ever flew on a plane. There are so many flights going to London from Paris and vice versa. I flew with British Airways; the trip was bliss, and we were given ice cream, so it was short and sweet for my first flight.
However, this was a one-time thing as it isn’t the cheapest option; I now usually fly with whatever low-cost airline offers the best deal. I use Skyscanner to check out the best prices.

Pros of flying to London :

– Lots of flight options / low prices

Cons of flying to London :

– You have to take a shuttle/Train to return to the city, which adds additional cost.
– Most of the low-cost flights only allow hand luggage and – naturally land in the city outskirts (Flight that land in Beauvais instead of Orly/Charles de Gaulle are an absolute nightmare)

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If you’re spending time in London, why not take a day trip?
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Ride The Bus From Paris To London

I took the night bus with some friends on my 2nd trip to London, only because this was all we could afford as high school students, and we still really wanted to go on holiday.

I’m down for travelling most cheaply, so I don’t mind travelling by bus.

I do it very often – however, to be fair, this trip was far from a pleasant journey, more like a nightmare on the way to London, but it was pretty cool on the way back to Paris. 
However, it’s okay if the coach isn’t crowded because you can be more comfortable and at ease!

I am trying to say that the bus to go to London is a good option if you’re on a budget, but don’t have too high expectations and expect it to be glamorous.

Pros of taking the bus to Paris from London:

-Very cheap
-Night journey, so you don’t waste time.
– Arrive right into the heart of London and Paris (there are multiple stops)

Cons of travelling by bus to Paris from London:

– It takes SO long – the night journey feels the longest; you can read my experience in my UK travel diary.
– If you have back issues, you might want to skip it or bring something to help your back.
– If you travel by day, then you waste a day – so it’s not that great, to be honest.

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Take the Eurostar from Paris To London

I only recently went to London for 48 hours by Eurostar; the main reason I never used it before is that the prices were too high for my budget whenever I checked.

There’s an option, though, if you do not mind not choosing the exact hour of your train; you can pick either morning or afternoon Eurostar on Eurostar Snap starting at £25 one way (and sometimes less for a special occasion !). They fill up empty seats on their trains, and you get to buy a ticket for cheap.
I greatly enjoy the train ride, and the Eurostar is pretty neat. It probably would be my first choice if it weren’t that expensive for a regular ticket without Eurostar Snap.

Note: As of 2025, despite its high prices, travelling by Eurostar from Paris to London and vice versa is my favourite way to connect the two cities – I worked on board and used it plenty of times as a passenger as well.

Pros:

– Arrive in central London/Paris   – so no shuttle fees
– No maximum luggage weight (only need to be under 85cm; however, I’ve seen a lot of luggage more oversized)
– No liquid restriction
– You’re doing a favour to the environment!
– You can book your tickets with Eurail or Interrail pass to save money!

Cons :

– It can be pretty expensive
– If you book with Eurostar Snap, you cannot choose your train. Only morning or afternoon.

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Naturally, there are more options, you can drive to London from Paris, it’s faster, and you have to pay for tolls, gas and the Eurotunnel, or you could take the ferry to Calais.

However, I think the options above are the best, especially for non-drivers if you want to arrive/leave directly from Paris or London, in my opinion.

Besides, driving, either in Paris or London centre, to get in and out is more of a hassle than anything else, and you will have to pay for parking also (if you find a spot to park, that is) for this, and the prices quickly add up.

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That’s a wrap on this review about the best ways to travel from Paris to London!

Hopefully, this little guide on the best ways to travel from Paris to London will help you choose which transportation to plan for your next journey to London or Paris!

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✈ Best Travel Ressources To Plan Your Next Trip

✈ How To Find Flights?

– Skyscanner; it is a good comparator for finding the cheapest flights.
– Google Flights is also a good help when comparing flights.

✈ Where To Book Accommodations?

– Booking.com: plenty of options and ways to get discounts the more you book.

✈ Best Sites To Book Activities

– GetYourGuide when I can’t get a ticket directly on the website or if it’s easier to go through them.
– Klook if you need to book more than just activities and would like to get everything from the same website or different day trips—(i.e. transport cards, car rental, hotel…).

✈ Other helpful travel resources

– Radical Storage: If you need a place to keep your luggage for an extended period when you travel, I recommend using them.
– TheTrainline: If you love to travel by train like me, then TheTrainline needs to be your go-to website for train travel in Europe.

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