Things You'll Need:
- Passport
- Computer with Internet access to purchase tickets
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Step 1
Know that the trip Paris to London takes about 2 and a half hours on high speed trains.
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Step 2
Expect to pay about $100 for a second class adult ticket and $200 to book a first class adult roundtrip ticket from London to Paris.
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Step 3
Understand that there are discounts for children and young travelers under the age of 26.
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Step 1
Take the modern Eurostar train from Paris at Gare du Nord early in the morning to take advantage of the time difference. If you catch the 6:20 a.m. train, you'll arrive in London at 8 a.m. with an extra hour on your hands.
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Step 2
Combine your trip with train and ferry packages between Paris and London.
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Step 3
Book a rail and drive ticket that includes your train fare as well car rental. Typically, this deal is for 2 days by train and 2 days by car.
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Step 4
Book a ticket on the Heathrow Express train into London's Paddington Station.
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Step 1
Know that a 6-zone London travel card is just as useful as your train pass once in town. With this card, you can use all of London's public transportation, including buses, the Underground (subways) and light railways.
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Step 2
Hop on a double-decker bus to do the city tour of London. On a short trip from Paris, this can be just the trick to give you a quick lay of the land.
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Step 3
Take one of the city's famous black cabs around town and stop at Piccadilly Circus for shops, food and world-class people watching.
