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London to Perpignan by train
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Cheapest Price AU$81.03
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30 days in advance AU$411.72
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7 days in advance AU$637.29
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First train05:40
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Last train20:31
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey8hr 11m
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Distance1,007 kilometres
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Trains per day25
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Avg. journey time11hr 30m
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Train operators
Travelling from London to Perpignan by train
Want to know how to get from London to Perpignan by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from London to Perpignan take around 8 hours and 11 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 1,007 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving London is scheduled to depart at around 05:40. The last departure is usually at around 20:01 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave London at around 06:18, with the last train leaving at around 20:31. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 25 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 26 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$81.03.
We think any time is a great time to visit Perpignan, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Perpignan.
Is there a direct train from London to Perpignan?
The journey between London and Perpignan usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from London to Perpignan every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from London to Perpignan?
The London to Perpignan train travel takes about 8 hours and 11 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the London to Perpignan train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Perpignan leaving London at around 05:40 and the last train leaving at around 20:01 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves London at around 06:18, with the final departure at 20:31.
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Eurostar & TGV
The train from London to Perpignan is a very straightforward journey, with two stages. Take a Eurostar train from London to Paris, then a high-speed TGV to Perpignan. A change of stations is necessary in Paris, but that's a hassle-free interchange. Most days, you'll find a choice of four different departure times on the London to Perpignan route. There are certain peak travel days (normally Fridays and Sundays) when an early afternoon departure from London with one easy change of train in Lille Europe is also possible, but by and large the route via Paris is the best option.
The journey is an interesting one, crossing much of France along the way. On Eurostar, you'll sweep through Picardie. Later, as your TGV speeds south, you'll clip the western edge of Provence. This really is 'France in a day'.
London to Paris
The first part of the journey from London sweeps through Thameside landscapes and rural Kent to reach the Channel Tunnel. Little more than an hour after leaving London you'll already be in northern France, tracking south through Flanders fields towards Paris.
Remember to factor in at least half an hour for Eurostar's airline-style baggage check prior to boarding your train. There is a luggage and body scan and you'll be asked to show your passport. There are no restrictions on taking liquids on board Eurostar trains.
Paris interchange: Paris Nord to Paris Lyon
When you alight from the train at Gare du Nord look for signs to the Metro and RER. Once you've bought a ticket follow the signs to 'RER D', direction 'Melun' or 'Malesherbes'. So long as you're heading in the right direction, all the trains on this line stop at Gare de Lyon. The actual train journey takes around 10 mins with just one stop on the way at Châtelet-les-Halles. Upon alighting from the RER train at Gare de Lyon, follow the signs to the mainline station. The signs read 'Accès aux trains Grandes Lignes'. The whole journey from the concourse at Gare du Nord to the mainline departure platforms at Gare de Lyon will normally take about 40 mins but we recommend leaving at least 50 mins.
If you are arriving at Gare du Nord from London, bear in mind that you can buy Paris Métro tickets at the Eurostar terminal at St. Pancras and on board the Eurostar train. Similarly, passengers arriving at the Gare du Nord on Thalys trains from Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands can buy Metro tickets on the train (at the Thalys Bar). Although universally referred to as Métro tickets, they are in fact valid on RER trains too.
Paris to Perpignan
The high-speed TGV (or double-decker TGV Duplex) trains speed south from Paris, skirting Burgundy and the Rhône Valley, then running west along the coast beyond Montpellier. There are generally half a dozen stops between Paris and Perpignan. You'll arrive in Perpignan at the main station which is about a 20-min walk west of the city centre.