Luggage up to 30 kg
free of charge
Carriage of a foldable stroller
free of charge
Support for people
with disabilities
Easy
ticket refund
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By choosing to travel with Sindbad, you gain
Fast journey
Reach Paris or London in just 8h - quick and direct
Affordable price
Tickets from £38
Eurotunnel included
The Eurotunnel crossing is included in your ticket
Comfort
Modern and comfortable coaches, Wi-Fi, 230V/USB sockets
and even more:
Where to board
SINDBAD coach stop:
- Victoria Coach Station-Arrival Hall
- Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall
Why coach travel?
Discover the difference
Coach: | Car: | Plane: | Minibus: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Safety | ||||
Driver working time registration | ||||
Allowed free luggage | 30kg | - | 10kg | 40kg |
Time to arrive at the stop | 15 min | - | 2h | 15 min |
Transport ecology |
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Fast and easy
coach change
We support the environment. Our
coaches meet the Euro 6 standard
Modern fleet
- average coach age just 3 years
Comfortable travel conditions
at a low price
230V/USB sockets available from every seat
Mini-Bar - hot and cold drinks
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Sindbad Coach from London to Paris — Everything You Need to Know
Looking for a London to Paris bus that takes you from city centre to city centre without the airport hassle? Sindbad, a coach operator active since 1983, runs a direct service from London to Paris with a journey time of roughly 7 to 8.5 hours. The coach departs from Victoria Coach Station and arrives at Château de Vincennes in Paris. Onboard you will find free Wi-Fi, 230V and USB sockets at every seat, and a free luggage allowance of up to 30 kg — all included in the ticket price.
How to Buy Your London to Paris Bus Tickets
Sindbad gives you three ways to get your bus ticket from London to Paris. The most convenient is online — go to sindbad.pl or open the Sindbad Online mobile app, pick your travel date, and pay. Sindbad accepts Visa, Mastercard, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Klarna, and other methods, and charges no commissions or booking fees for online payments. The other options are:
- By phone — ring +48 77 443 44 44 (open every day, 8:00–22:00). A consultant will hold a seat for you, and you can pay at a later time.
- From the driver — tickets are available on the spot before departure, as long as seats remain.
- Flexible Rebooking and a Clear Refund Policy
Need to move your trip? Sindbad lets you change the departure date at no extra cost. You only cover the price difference if the new date is more expensive than the original by over 2 EUR/GBP. Date changes must be requested at least 24 hours before departure.
Cancellations are possible at any time, with transparent deduction rates:
- more than 14 days before departure — 10%
- 14 days to 48 hours — 25%
- 48 to 24 hours — 50%
- less than 24 hours — 90%
- no-show — 95%
Sindbad processes refunds within 24 hours and does not charge any handling fee for rebooking — a significant advantage over many other London to Paris coach operators.
London to Paris Bus Route and Journey Time
Your London bus to Paris departs from Victoria Coach Station on Buckingham Palace Road — well served by the Victoria Underground station and National Rail. The coach travels south-east to Folkestone, where it crosses the Channel through the Eurotunnel (Le Shuttle). On certain departures, a Calais–Dover ferry may be used instead.
After arriving in France, the coach continues south to Paris. Your final stop is Château de Vincennes — cours des Maréchaux, accessible via Métro line 1 (Château de Vincennes station). The total London to Paris bus time is approximately 7–8.5 hours, depending on traffic and border checks.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Around 7 to 8.5 hours on a direct Sindbad coach
The London to Paris bus time is around 7 to 8.5 hours on a direct Sindbad coach. Journey times can vary with traffic, weather, and how quickly border procedures are completed at the Channel crossing. You can view the exact schedule for your travel date on sindbad.pl or in the Sindbad Online app before you book your London-Paris bus ticket.
From Victoria Coach Station on Buckingham Palace Road in central London
The Sindbad coach from London to Paris leaves from Victoria Coach Station on Buckingham Palace Road in central London. The station is a short walk from Victoria Underground and mainline rail services. The London to Paris bus route heads south-east to Folkestone, crosses the Channel via the Eurotunnel or by ferry, then continues through northern France to Paris, ending at the Sindbad stop at Château de Vincennes.
Visit sindbad.pl or download the Sindbad Online app
Visit sindbad.pl or download the Sindbad Online app to browse available cheap bus fares from London to Paris. Sindbad does not add any booking fees or commissions to online payments, so the displayed price is the final price. You can also call +48 77 443 44 44 (daily 8:00–22:00) to reserve a seat and pay later, or purchase a ticket from the driver before departure if seats are still available.
Every London to Paris bus ticket includes three pieces of luggage at no extra charge: one hand luggage item (up to 5 kg) and two main pieces with a combined weight of up to 30 kg. Each main piece must stay within 165 cm in total dimensions. Foldable strollers travel free. Additional luggage costs 40 PLN for the first extra piece (up to 25 kg) and 120 PLN for each piece after that.
Most departures use the Eurotunnel (Le Shuttle)
Most departures use the Eurotunnel (Le Shuttle). The bus from London to Paris one way drives onto the shuttle train at Folkestone and you remain seated during the crossing to Calais — it takes roughly 35 minutes. On some services, a Dover–Calais ferry is used; passengers leave the coach and board the vessel for about 90 minutes. Your luggage stays with the coach in both cases, and the London to Paris bus route continues directly to Château de Vincennes in Paris.
Yes
Yes. Rebooking to a different departure date is free — you only pay the fare difference if the new date exceeds the original price by more than 10 PLN. Request date changes at least 24 hours before departure. Cancellations are possible at any time; deductions depend on notice: more than 14 days — 10%; 14 days to 48 h — 25%; 48–24 h — 50%; under 24 h — 90%; no-show — 95%. Sindbad processes refunds within 24 hours and charges no administration fee for changes.
Yes
Yes. All Sindbad coaches on the London to Paris route offer free Wi-Fi and a 230V power socket plus a USB port at every seat. You can work, browse, or keep your devices charged throughout the journey.
A cheap fare for a bus from London to Paris with Sindbad is typically much lower than a standard Eurostar ticket for the same journey. Advance Eurostar fares from London St Pancras to Paris Gare du Nord generally start around £40–50 and can climb past £150 for last-minute bookings. Sindbad coach fares tend to be a fraction of those prices. The Eurostar is faster at around 2 hours 15 minutes, compared with roughly 7–8.5 hours by coach. But if keeping costs down matters most, the cheap option for the London–Paris bus with Sindbad offers real savings — plus Wi-Fi, power sockets, and up to 30 kg of free luggage included in every ticket.