United Kingdom
FranceLondon to Paris shipping route.
481 km by rail, about 16 h in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: London and Paris
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
LondonRailParisRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 481 km (299 mi) |
| Straight line | 344 km |
| Transit time | 16 h |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the London to Paris shipping route by rail
London to Paris by rail freight: 481 km of track, south east from the United Kingdom to France.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 16 h. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between the United Kingdom and France come on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in London and Paris.
By road the same trip is 463 km and takes a truck about 7 h 18 min.
Of 33 rail routes from London in this directory, Paris is the 2nd shortest. Closer destinations: Antwerp (415 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from London to Paris?
481 km by rail (344 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from London to Paris?
About 16 h at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Paris to London has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.