Travel for UK to Paris

[janetsflower]

We are planning a trip to Paris later in the year and my husband wants to drive - has anyone any experinece of this? Is it best to go from Calais, and how long will the drive take? Does it then cost a fortune in toll road fees? We will be setting off from the East Mids. Thanks

[dzug]

It's perfectly possible to avoid the toll roads altogether (use the N1) though it does take a little longer - I'd guess around 6 hours from Calais. (Based on a dim memory of doing the trip 20 years ago)

Boulogne is a little nearer Paris and the ferry (Speedferries) normally cheaper

[mushroom25]

Calais to Paris is about 300km by Peage (A26-A1) so should be do-able in around 3 hours. The tolls are operated by SANEF, and the quote from their website is EUR27,80.

[sddsddean]

Is there a particular reason hubby wants to drive? Paris is a nightmare to drive round!(once you are there). It might be easier/quicker and possibly cheaper to 'train' down to London and get the Eurostar.

[sddsddean]

Further to my answer, I've been looking round websites. London - Paris return is about �59, Nottingham - London return is about �54, though you might be able to get both cheaper depending on advanced booking, time of travel etc.

[mushroom25]

on random dates in october, east mids to paris with bmibaby is �88 each return (including tax).