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London to Cannes by train
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Cheapest Price €47.56
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30 days in advance €330.33
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7 days in advance €337.19
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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 22m
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Distance1,035 kilometres
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Trains per day22
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Avg. journey time10hr 5m
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Train operators
Travelling from London to Cannes by train
Want to know how to get from London to Cannes by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from London to Cannes take around 8 hours and 22 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 1,035 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving London is scheduled to depart at around 05:40. The last departure is usually at around 20:04 . 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 22 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 24 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €47.56.
We think any time is a great time to visit Cannes, 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 Cannes.
Is there a direct train from London to Cannes?
The journey between London and Cannes usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from London to Cannes 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 Cannes?
The London to Cannes train travel takes about 8 hours and 22 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the London to Cannes train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Cannes leaving London at around 05:40 and the last train leaving at around 20:04 . 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 traditional route by train from London to Cannes is via Paris. The journey starts with a ride on Eurostar from London to Paris, changing there onto a direct TGV train to Cannes.
There is also an alternative route from London to Cannes via Lille. On those days when the direct Eurostar to Marseille train runs, there is also a convenient early morning option from London to Cannes with just one easy change of train at Marseille.
Note that the route from London to Cannes using the direct night train from Paris to the Riviera is no longer an option. That night train ran for the last time in late 2017.
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 Cannes
Every day, TGV services depart from Paris Gare de Lyon station for Cannes. These high-speed TGV trains (usually double-deck TGV Duplex units) run non-stop to at least Valence in the Rhône Valley. Many don’t make a single stop until well into Provence. There’s a nice balance to this journey: an impressive high-speed run at the start, giving a sense of real progress towards the south of France, and then a more leisurely pace for the last couple of hours as the train cruises the Riviera coast.