London & Paris by Train
Two great capitals, one direct train through the Channel Tunnel.
- Rail journey
- 4–6 days
- Balanced pace
- Rail journeys
- History & culture
- Food & wine
The classic two-city break: theatres, museums and pubs in London, then roughly two and a quarter hours by direct train to Paris for galleries, cafés and the banks of the Seine. No airports, city centre to city centre.
Why it works
The direct London to Paris train makes this the easiest international two-city trip in Europe: no airport transfers, no baggage drop, and you arrive in the middle of town on both ends.
The route
Explore this journey — start at London →Your itinerary
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→ Onward Paris → Orléans
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→ Onward Paris → Rouen
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→ Onward Paris → Lille
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Make it yours
- Add Brussels for a three-capital loop
- Stay longer in Paris and day-trip to Versailles
- Do it at Christmas for the lights and markets
Plan each destination
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