London to Paris - cheap train tickets
The cheap Eurostar train tickets can be found for as little as £69 return. But these cheap tickets have a limited availability - just a few on select (usually off-peak) trains. Be quick to book in advance.
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- Did you know with Eurostar you can book your journey to start from any mainline station in UK?
- You can also book connecting trains to around 70 European destinations!
How to find the cheapest tickets and deals for the London to Paris Eurostar train:
1. Book in Advance: To find the £69 return deals you should book online, in advance. Eurostar tickets can be booked up to 90 days in advance (as from October 2008), which allows you plenty of scope to choose the right times, tickets and deals.
2. Avoid peak Times: Try to avoid travelling during peak times. This will give you a better chance of finding the cheaper deals. See the availability calendar at Eurostar to find when the cheaper fares are available.
3. Travel Standard Class: Choose the right class for your journey. Eurostar offer standard, Leisure Select and Business Premier. The Standard class fares are the cheapest (the basic return ticket from London to Paris is £69). A Leisure Select fare offers extra comfort, but costs around £189 return.
4. Set Journey Times: The cheaper tickets for Eurostar are usually non-exchangeable and non-refundable. In other words, you must travel on the times / days you specify when you book. Fully flexible return fares cost around £309 and semi flexible return fares from £250 upwards.
5. Buy Direct: Eurostar sell their tickets direct, and you will be hard pushed to find better deals on London to Paris train tickets. Since they operate the trains, they have the widest choice of fares and tickets, which if course means they will have the cheapest deals. Plus by buying direct you can avoid any extras charged by agents, such as booking fees. Save yourself some time and go direct to Eurostar.
6. Packages: If you;re looking for a hotel and travel package combined, then you should of course consider travel specialists such as Expedia. But don't forget that Eurostar also offer some great deals on hotels. After all, they should know a few things about hotels in France and Belgium. Also, Eurostar offer some great deals on hotels at Disneyland, Paris. Visit Eurostar here...
About London to Paris train fares
Don't forget, to find the cheapest tickets for the London to Paris train, book with either Eurostar.
If you book in well advance, avoid the peak times, and travel standard class, you can find the cheap train tickets from London to Paris. Click here for more about cheap tickets.