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Whether you are travelling independently or on a tour between London and Paris, the benchmark means of transport are the Eurostar trains.

The Eurostar train service takes just two hours and 15 minutes to Paris, so with an early start its 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 viist Gare du Nord or you can go independently and travel around on the Paris Metro.
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Fares
For the vast majority of travellers from Central London the Eurostar trains is the sensible option.
Fares are priced like the low cost airlines model. If you purchase last thing or at very popular times you can pay 3 or 4 times the amount somebody seated next to you who purchased well in advance. (Use the Eurostar fares interogator facility above for your dates)

Alternatives To Eurostar Train
The alternatives to Eurostar by public transport are by air and bus.
Flying will normally be slower than by train when you factor in transfers to and from the airports concerned.

The cheapest option is by Eurolines coaches, they are cheap but will take up most of the day or night to complete the journey
Easyjet
easyjet fly out of London's Luton airport to Paris CDG several times a day. This is normally the cheapest air option to Paris.
British Airways and Air France also fly to CDG from Heathrow and Air France fly to Orly airport from London City.

In a minority of occasions it can be cheaper to use easyJet or the other airlines if only the highest priced tickets are available on than Eurostar.
It will be slower by air though and the transfers to and from the airports at both ends have significant costs in addition to the airline ticket.
Eurolines
Eurolines are by far the cheapest method, but is comparatively time consuming.

Day time journeys will take most of your day up.

London to Paris journeys start from Victoria Coach Station and travel by ferry from Dover.

Eurostar Train and Hotel Bundles
Eurostar the train company will also be glad to quote you for a combined train and hotel bundle. These can be very good value.

Eurostar trains also have some departures that go direct to Eurodisney to the east of Paris. Here again you can pick up combination packages covering hotel, train journey and Eurodisney tickets.

You can also do your own thing of course. There are a line of budget hotels directly opposite Gare Du Nord station and a very good choice of economic restaurants for all tastes.

Paris Hop On, Hop Off Tourist Bus
The formula is the same as many similar operations operating world-wide. A ticket which entitles you to unlimited rides on the buses which run along several routes passing all major Paris visitor attractions.
Commentary includes English.

More Details of Paris Hop On, Hop Off Bus
Paris Open Top Double Decker Bus Tour
3 Day Weekend in Paris Tour - By Eurostar Train
Guided exploration of Paris - £209 per person with overnight accommodation
This weekend short break tour to Paris is a great introduction to the French capital at a very economic price. The Eurostar train links London's St Pancras Station to the Gare Du Nord Paris in just 2 hours 15 minutes.

Accommodation is at the well know budget chain Ibis, close to the Gare du Nord station, and including breakfast. A guide will show you around Paris so you don't miss anything. Included in the price is a one hour river cruise starting and ending at the Eiffel Tower.

By the afternoon of the first day you are enjoying a one hour river cruise starting and returning to the Eiffel Tower.

On the second day you can explore independently are use the guide accompanying you for the whole 3 days.

The guide will take you to to Montmartre (for the Sacre Coeur, souvenir shops, restaurants and views of Paris) the Louvre, Palais Royal and Notre Dame Cathedral (entrance charges to the Louvre Museum are not included).
Eiffel Tower Paris
2 night's bed and breakfast in the 3 star Ibis Gare du Nord are included in the price.
3 Day Paris by Eurostar Tour - More Details and Reservations

3 Day To Paris By Bus
Full Sightseeing Programme With 3 Star Hotel - £179 per person (+ £50 single room)
Take a cruise on the river Seine, see the Eiffel Tower, walk along the Champs Elysées, see the Arc de Triomphe, visit Montmartre (the area in which the film Amélie was made), take a photo of the Moulin Rouge (the home of the cancan) see the Cathedral of Notre Dame and explore the Louvre Museum!

Our journey includes a short sea crossing, from where you can usually see the famous White Cliffs and Dover Castle, as sail towards France.

This tour includes a cruise on the spectacular river Seine and also gives you the opportunity to climb the Eiffel Tower (entrance fee is extra) to get a 'bird's eye view' of this wonderful city.
A full tour itinerary visits all the Paris icons, including a final morning coach excursion to the Louvre Museum (entry not included) and your chance to see the Mona Lisa, the Last Supper or to follow the trail of the Da Vinci Code!

We depart Paris after lunch. We arrive back in the UK by early evening 19:30-20:00, and in London 21:00-21:45.

3 Day Tour To Paris by Bus - More Details and Reservations