By Road
Dover to Calais (Ferry)
- 1.5-hour crossing followed by a 3.5-hour drive to the Festival Grounds in Bussy-Saint-Georges.
- Advance booking is recommended for the best prices.
Newhaven to Dieppe (Ferry)
- 4-hour crossing and an additional 3-hour drive to the Festival Grounds in Bussy-Saint-Georges.
- Advance booking is recommended for the best prices.
Folkestone to Calais (Le Shuttle)
- Allows you to drive your vehicle onto a train in Folkestone and arrive in Calais in just 35 minutes.
- You can remain in your car or step out briefly during the journey.
Note: There are several key differences and regulations UK drivers should be aware of in France to ensure a safe and enjoyable journey.
Please see this
useful guide.
By Air
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Direct flights operate from major UK cities including London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Edinburgh. Flight times are typically 1 to 1.5 hours.
From the airport to the Festival Grounds:
- Car / Uber: 35 to 40 minutes.
- Public Transport: RER train to Bussy-Saint-Georges (about 25 minutes), followed by a 25-minute walk.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Flights from London take approximately 1.5 hours.
From the airport to the Festival Grounds:
- Car / Uber: 45 to 60 minutes.
- Public Transport: Metro + RER to Bussy-Saint-Georges (about 1.5 hours), followed by a 25-minute walk.
By Rail
There are two ways to reach Paris from London (and other parts of the UK).
To Paris Gare du Nord Station
- Direct from London.
- Journey Time: 2.5 hours.
Gare Du Nord to Festival Grounds:
- Taxi: 35 to 40 minutes.
- RER Train: Take RER B, change to RER A toward Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy (not Boissy-Saint-Léger).
- Travel time is about 45 to 50 minutes, followed by a 25-minute walk to the Festival Grounds.
To Disneyland Paris (Marne-la-Vallée)
- One change at Lille.
- Journey Time: 3-4 hours.
Gare Du Nord to Festival Grounds:
- Taxi: 9 to 12 minutes.
- RER A Train: 6 to 8 minutes to Bussy-Saint-Georges, followed by a 25-minute walk.
