From Paris to London

I'm visiting Paris on 3rd of this September for some days and want to visit a friend in Edinburgh, travelling there by train. I'm a Lebanese citizen and Schengen visa holder.

Do I need a special visa from the UK embassy?
Can I get a border pass easily, and directly from the border security officer?

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Best Answer

Do I need special visa from the UK embassy?

No, you need an ordinary Standard Visitor visa, which you must apply for in advance at a visa application centre that covers the country you live in. Visas cannot be gotten at the border.

Since there is only two weeks until you leave, you would probably need to pay extra for premium service (both to get an appointment at the visa centre quickly enough, and for priority processing of the application afterwards), if you want any reasonable chance of getting your passport back before you need it.

As for taking the train to Edinburgh, be aware that Paris to Edinburgh by train will take you close to 8 hours and it is quite likely that flying will be cheaper even for direct flights (about 1h45 plus airport overhead at each end).

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How much is train from Paris to London?

Paris to London by trainJourney timeFrom 2h 17mPriceFrom $43.39Distance212 miles (342 km)Frequency16 trains per dayFirst train07:135 more rows

Can you catch a train from Paris to London?

Eurostar is the fastest way to travel from Paris to London, with the journey taking around two hours and 15 minutes. There are three ticket classes, with different check-in times and perks. With Standard and Standard Premier tickets, ticket gates and checks close 30 minutes before departure.

Is there a high-speed train from Paris to London?

How fast does the Eurostar go? Between London and Paris, the high-speed lines allow our trains to drive at a maximum speed of 186 miles per hour (300 km/h).

Does the train from Paris to London go underwater?

Eurostar is the service that allows you to catch a train from London to Paris and beyond. There's a sea in the way, of course, but Eurostar dives under it, using the 31-mile Channel Tunnel.

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