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🚄 London ↔ Paris in 2h 16m

Cross the Channel.
Skip the airport.

The fastest, easiest way to book Eurostar trains through the Channel Tunnel. Compare fares, check routes, and travel London to Paris in just over two hours.

London → Paris 2h 16m
London → Brussels 1h 53m
London → Amsterdam 3h 52m
London → Rotterdam 3h 01m
London → Lille 1h 22m
London → Paris 2h 16m
London → Brussels 1h 53m
London → Amsterdam 3h 52m
London → Rotterdam 3h 01m
London → Lille 1h 22m
31.4
Miles under the sea
186
mph top speed
11M+
Passengers yearly
35 min
Tunnel transit time
Why Chunnel.uk

Everything you need to ride the train under the sea

Route guides, fare comparisons, and everything you need to know about crossing the English Channel by rail — whether it's your first time or your fiftieth.

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Best-Price Search

We compare fares across every ticket class and flexible date, so you always get the sharpest price — displayed in dollars or pounds.

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First-Timer Guides

Step-by-step walkthroughs of St Pancras check-in, customs, what to pack, and how it compares to flying — written for first-timers.

Real-Time Updates

Live delay alerts, platform changes, and disruption info pushed to your phone. Know before you arrive at the station.

Where will the Chunnel take you?

City-centre to city-centre. No transfers, no taxis from distant airports.

First Timer's Guide

Your first trip through the Chunnel, demystified

It's easier than any flight you've ever taken. Here's what to expect.

The Channel Tunnel
31.4 miles long, of which 23.5 miles are under the English Channel

Two running tunnels + one service tunnel

Deepest point: 250 ft below the seabed

Construction: 1988–1994 · Cost: $21 billion (adjusted)
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Arrive at St Pancras International

Show up 60–90 minutes before departure. It's right next to King's Cross — easy from anywhere in London via the Tube.

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Check in & Clear Security

Scan your ticket, go through UK exit and French entry border control, then a quick security screen. About 20 minutes total.

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Board & Relax

Settle into your seat — Standard, Standard Premier, or Business Premier. There's a bar car, power outlets, and free Wi-Fi.

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Arrive in the Heart of the City

Step off at Gare du Nord, already through immigration. You're in central Paris. Grab the Métro, a taxi, or just walk.

All our guides in one place

Everything you need to plan your Eurostar trip, from tickets to what happens at the other end.

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