The fastest way between two capitals
The Eurostar is the only direct high-speed train between the UK and France, gliding under the Channel Tunnel at speeds of up to 300 km/h. With up to 17 daily departures, you can travel from central London to central Paris in as little as 2 hours 16 minutes — city centre to city centre, with no airport transfers and no luggage fees.
Trains depart from London St Pancras International and arrive at Paris Gare du Nord, both served by major metro and rail connections. Check-in is fast: you arrive 30–45 minutes before departure, clear security and passport control, then board.
Classes and fares
Eurostar offers three travel classes. Standard is the most popular and represents the best value for most travellers; Standard Premier adds extra space and a light meal; Business Premier offers full flexibility and lounge access.
from €52
Standard
- Comfortable reserved seat
- Power sockets at every seat
- Free Wi-Fi onboard
from €120
Standard Premier
- Larger seat with extra legroom
- Light meal served at your seat
- Priority boarding
from €250
Business Premier
- Fully flexible fare
- 10-minute check-in & lounge access
- À la carte meal & drinks
Tips for the cheapest Eurostar tickets
- Book 2–3 months ahead — fares rise sharply as seats sell out.
- Travel mid-week and avoid Friday evenings, Sunday afternoons and school holidays.
- Early-morning and late-evening departures are usually 30–40% cheaper.
- Compare across distributors on GetOffers to make sure the fare you see is the best one.
Stations: St Pancras and Gare du Nord
London St Pancras International is connected to six London Underground lines and Thameslink services to Gatwick and Luton airports. Paris Gare du Nord sits on Métro lines 4 and 5, RER B (direct to Charles de Gaulle airport) and RER D, plus regional and TGV services across France.