Our travel advice
Our pick
Take the 07:01 train: 2h20 without a change.
The timetable at a glance
Departures per hour from London
- Departures: 4 in the morning, 4 in the afternoon and 3 in the evening.
- Operators: Eurostar.
From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; departure times in local London time.
All connections on a regular day
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Change at | Trains |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:01 | 09:22 | 2h21 | direct | EST 9080 Eurostar |
| 07:01 | 10:21 | 2h20 | direct | EST 9004 Eurostar |
| 09:31 | 12:51 | 2h20 | direct | EST 9014 Eurostar |
| 10:31 | 13:51 | 2h20 | direct | EST 9018 Eurostar |
| 12:31 | 15:51 | 2h20 | direct | EST 9024 Eurostar |
| 13:31 | 16:51 | 2h20 | direct | EST 9028 Eurostar |
| 14:31 | 17:51 | 2h20 | direct | EST 9032 Eurostar |
| 16:31 | 19:51 | 2h20 | direct | EST 9040 Eurostar |
| 18:01 | 21:21 | 2h20 | direct | EST 9046 Eurostar |
| 19:01 | 22:22 | 2h21 | direct | EST 9050 Eurostar |
| 20:01 | 23:21 | 2h20 | direct | EST 9054 Eurostar |
Route map
How punctual is Eurostar?
We have no measurements for this exact route yet. Across the Netherlands, Eurostar trains arrived on time (≤5 min) on 75.4% of 2,935 measured trips (August 2026, September 2026, October 2026).
Source: Rijden de Treinen train archive (CC BY 4.0).
Practical guide: what to know
Checking in at London St Pancras
- Eurostar recommends arriving 75 minutes before departure in Standard and Plus (gates close 30 minutes before) and 45 minutes before in Premier (gates close 15 minutes before). Check the exact time in your ticket.
- All passport and security checks happen before you board, at St Pancras. On arrival in Paris you simply walk off the train.
- Queues build up on busy days, so do not aim for the gate-closing time.
Passport and the EU Entry/Exit System
- Non-EU travellers, including British citizens, are being registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), rolled out gradually since 12 October 2025. It is free and done at border control on the day: a face photo and fingerprints.
- You do not apply in advance. The recommended arrival time on your ticket already allows for these checks.
Luggage
- Per adult: 2 suitcases up to 85 cm plus 1 piece of hand luggage, with no weight limit, as long as you can lift them yourself.
- Pushchairs travel free. Dogs are not allowed, except assistance dogs.
On board and tickets
- Free WiFi in every class and a power socket (UK or European) at every seat; café-bar in coaches 8 and 9.
- Standard is just the seat, Plus adds a light meal, Premier a hot meal, lounge access and flexible exchanges.
- Tickets go on sale up to about 6 months ahead; fares rise as the train fills up.
Arriving in Paris
- You arrive at Paris Gare du Nord, served by Métro lines 4 and 5 and RER lines B, D and E. RER B gets you to Châtelet–Les Halles in a few minutes.
Sources: Eurostar: when to arrive at the station · Eurostar Help Centre: EU Entry/Exit System · Eurostar: luggage allowances · The Man in Seat 61: London to Amsterdam by Eurostar. Checked on 9 November 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from London to Paris?
The fastest train takes 2h20; the typical journey is 2h20.
Is there a direct train from London to Paris?
Yes. 11 of the 11 connections we found on a regular Tuesday run without a change.
What time is the first and last train from London to Paris?
On a regular Tuesday the first connection leaves at 06:01 and the last at 20:01 (London time).
Which station does the train from London to Paris leave from?
The fastest connection leaves from London St Pancras and arrives at Paris-Nord.
Where can I book a train ticket to Paris?
You can compare prices at Omio. Eurostar fares rise as the train fills up, and tickets go on sale about 6 months ahead.
How early should I be at St Pancras for the Eurostar to Paris?
Eurostar recommends 75 minutes before departure in Standard and Plus, and 45 minutes in Premier. Gates close 30 minutes (Premier: 15 minutes) before departure.
Do I need to register for EES on the train from London to Paris?
If you are not an EU citizen, yes: since the gradual start on 12 October 2025 non-EU travellers, including British citizens, register a face photo and fingerprints at border control in St Pancras. It is free and needs no advance application.
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Timetables: our own journey planner (MOTIS) on open timetable data from SNCF, DB (DELFI), NS (OpenOV), NMBS/SNCB, Eurostar, SBB/opentransportdata.swiss, Trenitalia France and Renfe. Method and sources.