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London · St Pancras International · 7 days
Flanders & Paris: The Classic Flight-Free Loop
Families and first-time flight-free travellers looking for culture, canals and gastronomy.
7 daysDuration
6cities
−90%CO₂ vs flying
From €221Ticket budget
TrainTransport
London → Tours
Day · Leg
| Day | Leg | Transport / Operator | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | London → Brussels | Eurostar | 2h 00 |
| 2 | Brussels → Bruges / Ghent | SNCB (IC) | 30–55m |
| 3 | Bruges → Antwerp | SNCB (IC) | 1h 25 |
| 4 | Antwerp → Paris | Eurostar (ex-Thalys) | 2h 05 |
| 5 | Paris (city day) | Metro / RER | — |
| 6 | Paris → Tours (Loire Valley) | TGV INOUI | 1h 15 |
| 7 | Tours → Paris → London | TGV + Eurostar | 4h 30 |
Ticket budget
Ticket budget
Point-to-point (booked ahead)
- Eurostar London → Brussels: €55
- SNCB regional (Brussels–Ghent–Bruges–Antwerp): €32
- Eurostar Antwerp → Paris: €35
- TGV INOUI Paris → Tours return: €40
- Eurostar Paris → London: €59
Total: €221
Interrail option
- Interrail Global Pass (4 days in 1 month): €286
- Eurostar London–Brussels €32 · Eurostar Antwerp–Paris €20 · TGV Tours €20 · Eurostar Paris–London €32
Total: €390
Economy
€1,051
per person, transport + stay + meals
Comfort / mid
€1,740
per person, 3–4★ hotels, preferred seats
Ticket verdictPoint-to-point wins. The high Eurostar reservation fee (€32 per leg) cancels out the Interrail savings when booked 2 months ahead.
FAQ
FAQ
Is Interrail worth it for this route?
Point-to-point wins. The high Eurostar reservation fee (€32 per leg) cancels out the Interrail savings when booked 2 months ahead.
How far in advance should I book?
Book 6–8 weeks ahead for the cheapest fares. European high-speed and night trains use dynamic pricing: the same seat can cost 2–3× more on the day of travel. All budgets on this page assume advance purchase.
What does the trip cost in total?
Transport costs €221 point-to-point (or €390 with Interrail). All-in, plan for €1,051 travelling light, or €1,740 with 3–4★ hotels — per person, including stays and meals.