Paris → London
From Paris to London via the Channel Tunnel. 35 minutes under the Channel, the rest in a Mercedes S-Class. Flat rate, fuel included, English-speaking chauffeurs.
Your Paris — London journey
Departure from Paris on the A1 motorway then A26 towards Calais. After approximately 3 hours of driving, boarding Eurotunnel Le Shuttle for a 35-minute crossing under the Channel. Arrival at Folkestone, then M20 and M25/M2 to central London in around 1h30.
- A1 then A26 motorway towards Calais (~3h)
- Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Calais–Folkestone (35 min, you stay in the vehicle)
- M20 then M25/M2 to central London (~1h30)
- Total duration: around 5h30 depending on traffic
- Continuous WiFi, mineral water, USB chargers, climate control
- Your chauffeur handles everything: tolls, Channel Tunnel, driving on the left
Channel Tunnel: crossing under the Channel
- Le Shuttle: rail shuttle Calais ↔ Folkestone
- Crossing: 35 minutes, you remain comfortably in the Mercedes
- Standard ticket: ~€150–200 (included in our rates)
- Flexiplus ticket: ~€200–250 (priority boarding, lounge, on request)
- Departures every 30 minutes at peak times
- Ferry alternative (~1h30) if you prefer
Post-Brexit ETA: mandatory formality
Since April 2025, the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) has been mandatory to enter the United Kingdom. This formality concerns all non-British nationals, including European Union citizens and French nationals.
- Online application before travel: gov.uk/eta — validity 2 years
- Cost: £10 per person
- Passport mandatory (national ID card no longer accepted)
- Our team can remind you of the formalities at the time of booking
Our rates Paris → London
| Package | Vehicle | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| One way | E-Class Business | €1,650 |
| One way | S-Class First Class | €1,900 |
| One way | V-Class Van (group) | €1,800 |
| Round trip | E-Class Business | €2,950 |
| Round trip | S-Class First Class | €3,400 |
| Round trip | V-Class Van (group) | €3,200 |
All-inclusive flat rate: fuel, French tolls, Standard Eurotunnel ticket included. Flexiplus option (+€80). UK tolls extra (~£15).
London: arrival and logistics
- Direct drop-off at your hotel or London address
- Districts served: Mayfair, Knightsbridge, Chelsea, City, Canary Wharf, Westminster
- London chauffeur partner available for your local movements
- Return scheduling: same chauffeur or UK partner chauffeur
- Signed NDA, absolute discretion for Anglo-French business travel
Paris — London: your questions
Paris → London by private chauffeur: the journey no Eurostar offers
The only way to connect Paris to London door-to-door, without changes, with your luggage, your family and your staff. The Eurostar drops you at St Pancras International: we drop you in front of your hotel in Mayfair, your house in Knightsbridge, or your office in Canary Wharf.
The Paris-London transfer in a Mercedes S-Class with a private chauffeur remains one of the great classics of high-end European mobility. Since Brexit and the introduction of the UK ETA in April 2025, travellers value seamlessness more than ever: no airport check-in, no luggage limit, no taxi transfer at St Pancras International. Our chauffeur collects you at your Paris address (palace hotel, private residence, office, Le Bourget FBO) and drops you at your London address, in approximately 5h30 to 6h depending on traffic.
Journey breakdown
- Paris → Calais (305 km, approx. 3h) via A1 (Lille) → A26 → A16 to the Eurotunnel terminal at Coquelles. Possible stop at Saint-Quentin or Arras. Total service area with VIP facilities midway.
- Eurotunnel boarding (15-30 min) — automatic check-in with pre-booked digital ticket, passport control (French then British customs at the same booth), boarding directly with your vehicle. You stay in the Mercedes, no luggage to unload.
- Crossing (35 min) — Coquelles → Folkestone under the Channel. Engine off. You can step out alongside the carriage to stretch your legs, use the carriage toilets, take a few photos. No motion sickness.
- Folkestone → London (110 km, 1h30 to 2h) via M20 → A20 → M25 (London orbital) → central London. Driving on the left, your Precellence chauffeur is UK-licensed and familiar with the British highway code.
- Arrival at your exact address — Mayfair (Berkeley, Claridge's, The Connaught), Knightsbridge (Mandarin Oriental, Bulgari, Harrods), Chelsea, City, Canary Wharf, Westminster. Luggage unloading, hotel reception escort.
Required documents (post-Brexit + ETA 2025)
- Valid passport (minimum 3 months after your return date) — national ID card not accepted since Brexit
- UK ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation), £10 per person, valid 2 years — mandatory since April 2025 for all non-British nationals (Ireland excepted)
- No visa required for tourist stays of less than 6 months
- Our team reminds you of these formalities upon booking confirmation and verifies the ETA registration if you wish
Three typical cases
Departure from Paris 16th in a 7-seater Mercedes V-Class, 5 XL suitcases + 3 cabin bags + a child's bicycle. Lunch stop at Arras (45 min). Channel Tunnel 2:30pm. Arrival in London 6:30pm in front of the family hotel in South Kensington. No transfer, no queue, children safe in the booster seats provided free of charge.
Departure 7:30am from Le Plaza Athénée in a Mercedes S-Class First Class. 4G wifi, work table, absolute calm to prepare the presentation. NDA signed by the chauffeur. Arrival in Mayfair 1pm, meeting at 2pm. Return same evening, same chauffeur, same vehicle. Preferential round-trip rate.
UHNWI client, definitive Paris → London move with personal artworks, jewellery, pets. Mercedes Maybach + V-Class with luggage attendant. Coordination with her Paris staff (departure) and London staff (arrival). No public trace, unmarked plates, same chauffeur on both legs of the round trip.
London districts served
Mayfair (Claridge's, The Connaught, Berkeley, Brown's), Knightsbridge (Mandarin Oriental, Bulgari, Carlton Tower), Chelsea (The Cadogan, Sloane Square), Westminster (Corinthia, St Ermin's), Belgravia (Lanesborough, Goring), City (Ned, Threadneedles), Canary Wharf (Four Seasons), Marylebone, Notting Hill, Holland Park. Our London chauffeur partner takes over locally for your in-city travel as needed — same standards of discretion, same NDA.
For recurring journeys (children's UK boarding school terms, monthly board meetings, seasonal cultural events), we offer an annual account with a dedicated chauffeur and tiered pricing. We also regularly operate the Paris → Manchester, Paris → Edinburgh and Paris → Oxford corridors for university cycles — on quotation.
For our international clientele
Precellence serves an international clientele — United States, United Kingdom, Asia, Middle East — booking from JFK, LAX, Heathrow, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore or Dubai. Our service is calibrated accordingly.
All our chauffeurs speak fluent French and English. On request: Italian, Arabic, Mandarin, Japanese, German, Spanish, Russian. Specify when booking.
Real-time tracking of arrivals from JFK, EWR, LGA, LAX, HKG, NRT, HND, SIN, DXB. Chauffeur automatically adjusts arrival to actual landing time.
All Amex cards accepted (Centurion, Platinum, Business). Receipts available in French or English. USD / GBP / EUR billing or SWIFT transfer for international corporate accounts.
Support in French and English via WhatsApp +33 6 95 87 81 86 and WeChat. A human responds, day and night.
Coordination with Plaza Athénée, Le Bristol, Ritz, Crillon, Peninsula, Mandarin Oriental. Hotel pickup or direct room delivery on request.
All our chauffeurs are bound by non-disclosure agreement. Discreet plates, no visible vehicle branding. Total discretion on passenger identity.
International FAQ
Paris → London in complete serenity
Booking online — confirmation within 30 minutes
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