Schedules, fares and tickets — Eurostar, TGV, ICE, Frecciarossa and 30+ operators across 28 countries.
| Fastest / typical | 2h 15m / ~2h 17m |
|---|---|
| Operators | Eurostar |
| Stations | Paris Gare du Nord → London St Pancras |
| Fares | from ~€39–€59 Advance when released |
| Booking tip | Sales often open ~6–11 months ahead (check Eurostar calendar); lowest Standard (~€39) sell first |
| Baggage | 2 bags + 1 hand luggage |
| Data verified | 2026-08-14 |
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Eurostar is the only through train between Paris Gare du Nord and London St Pancras. The Channel Tunnel crossing is built into that timetable: fastest advertised time on this page is 2h 15m, typical around 2h 17m, city centre to city centre, with passport and security checks at the stations rather than at an airport.
This booking page is for live times and tickets. The glance box already lists Advance fares from about €39–€59 when released, two bags plus one piece of hand luggage, and that sales often open ~6–11 months ahead, with the lowest Standard seats selling first. Walk-up and same-week prices are usually higher — confirm the day's fare in the search box above rather than treating the floor as a guarantee.
Check-in at Gare du Nord is not optional: this page's FAQ still asks you to allow about 30 minutes (45 is calmer), because UK and French border control both sit before the platform. Gates typically close about ten minutes before departure. There is no alternative direct rail product if Eurostar is full; any ferry-plus-train detour is a different journey.
For fare bands, seat tips and when-to-book rules, use the Paris–London Cost guide linked on this page, then come back here to book via All Aboard. Interrail travellers still need a paid Eurostar reservation — the pass does not mean a free seat through the tunnel.
We do not publish generic flight times or CO₂ on this page without route-specific sources. Use the compare hub for door-to-door methodology, then search live fares below.
Paris–London Cost guide · Train vs plane in Europe · door-to-door framework (blog)
This booking page is for live times & tickets. For fare bands, when-to-book rules and seat tips, open the Cost guide — then come back here to book via All Aboard.
Planning more than Paris → London? Check if a rail pass beats single tickets → Interrail / Eurail calculator · decision tree
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Eurostar tickets often go on sale ~6–11 months ahead (typically 10–11 months — check the Eurostar release calendar). The cheapest Standard fares (from ~€39) sell out fast — book as soon as the booking window opens, especially for summer travel between June–August.
Eurostar allows 2 large bags + 1 hand luggage per passenger. There are no weight limits officially stated, but bags must fit in the overhead rack or under the seat. Oversized items like bikes require a folding/boxed bike reservation.
Yes — Eurostar requires check-in at least 30 minutes before departure (45 min recommended). You must clear both UK border control and French passport control at Gare du Nord before boarding. Gates close 10 minutes before departure.
Yes, but you still need a mandatory seat reservation (from €30). Reserve at eurostar.com or Rail Europe. Interrail pass holders get a discount vs the full fare but cannot ride for free.
No — Eurostar is the only direct train between Paris and London through the Channel Tunnel. There is no alternative rail service. If Eurostar is full, consider Paris → Lille → Dover (ferry) → London by train.
Common questions about European rail travel → European Rail FAQ