Best way to travel between London & Paris

The Eurostar train service takes just two hours and 15 minutes to Paris, so with an early start it is possible, and many people do, take a day trip to Paris. There are even day return fares to encourage you to do this.

The Eurostar trains start at London's St Pancras station and terminate in the centre of Paris at the Gare du Nord. Hop-on, hop-off buses visit Gare du Nord or you can very easily independently travel around on the Paris Metro.

Eurostar trains run at minimum hourly frequencies between London and Paris. There are no overnight services, first services start very early morning, last departure is mid/late evening.

Eurostar fares

Eurostar is a reservations only service – you can book up to 4 months in advance. The further ahead that you book, the more likely you’ll be able to pick up the best fare. Non-flexible tickets (i.e. no exchanges or refunds allowed) are cheaper than tickets with fewer restrictions.

Eurostar fares are dynamic, there will be different fares for different schedules on the same day. Fares can be eye watering if you book late or are trying to travel when an event is on at your destination so do try and plan well ahead.

Full details of the service, an explanation of the classes of ticket and current fares for your dates can be found by clicking through on the banner link below.

With the Eurostar services it is possible to get as much as 8 hours sightseeing in Paris by going out early and back late.

For a one day sightseeing trip one of the best ways is to buy a package combining Eurostar train tickets with a sightseeing tour of Paris which will make the most of your time in Paris and get you around all the main sights very efficiently maximising your day.

And right now there's a SALE: 3-course lunch on the Eiffel Tower and cruise on the River Seine day tour from London, making it the best value yet - not much more than the Welcome to Paris guided option. Grab yourself a bargain while it lasts.

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To make your break to Paris that bit more memorable upgrade to this luxury overnight short break from London to Paris.

A higher grade of hotel and the experience of a 3-course lunch on the 20 Tower (58 Tour Eiffel) help to make this option memorable and special.

• Fully Escorted on the first day
• Seat reservation on Eurostar
• Guided Panoramic coach tour of Paris
• Fast entry access to the Eiffel Tower 1st Level
• 3-course lunch including wine and coffee on Eiffel Tower (1st floor)
• Cruise on the River Seine
• Map of Paris
• Overnight accommodation in a 4*superior hotel (Please note there is a single supplement charge of 85 GBP if you require a single room)

Day 1

The tour begins with a panoramic tour of the city passing  Place de la Concorde and the Champs Elysees.

58 Tour Eiffel Restaurant

This famous restaurant is run by two Michelin stars chef Thierry Marx offering contemporary brasserie cuisine. 

After your meal you'll head to Bateaux Parisiens for a cruise on the River Seine that boasts fabulous views of Notre Dame built nearly 900 years ago.

In the late afternoon we transfer you to your 4 star superior hotel leaving you a free evening in Paris.

Day 2

Day two begins with a leisurely buffet breakfast. The rest of the day is free for you to explore independently. A map of the city is also included plus some suggested highlights. In the early evening you will board your train at Gard du Nord for the return journey to London which departs at approximately 7pm.