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London to Aime-la-Plagne by train
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Cheapest Price £151.48
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30 days in advance £276.47
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First train05:40
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Last train20:01
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey7hr 51m
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Distance829 kilometres
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Trains per day19
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Avg. journey time8hr 46m
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Train operators
Travelling from London to Aime-la-Plagne by train
Want to know how to get from London to Aime-la-Plagne by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from London to Aime-la-Plagne take around 7 hours and 51 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 829 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving London is scheduled to depart at around 05:40. The last departure is usually at around 20:01 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave London at around 06:18, with the last train leaving at around 20:01. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 19 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 19 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £151.48.
We think any time is a great time to visit Aime-la-Plagne, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Aime-la-Plagne.
Is there a direct train from London to Aime-la-Plagne?
Yes, there is a direct train from London to Aime-la-Plagne.
How long does it take to travel from London to Aime-la-Plagne?
The London to Aime-la-Plagne train travel takes about 7 hours and 51 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the London to Aime-la-Plagne train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Aime-la-Plagne leaving London at around 05:40 and the last train leaving at around 20:01 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves London at around 06:18, with the final departure at 20:01.
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During the ski season, Eurostar run direct trains (both overnight and by day) from London to Aime-La-Plagne. In addition, there is a year-round option from London via Paris, travelling on a high-speed TGV from Paris to Aime.
Eurostar direct by day
Head for the slopes with a direct ski train from London to Aime. It’s an easy and comfortable way to reach the Tarentaise Valley.
Note that on the return journey back to London, Eurostar trains do not stop at Aime-la-Plagne. You should therefore book a single ticket out to Aime and, for the homeward journey, a single ticket from either Bourg-Saint-Maurice or Moûtiers back to London. Both stations are in the Tarentaise Valley close to Aime.
The daytime Eurostar ski train to Aime-la-Plagne offers a choice of two classes. These are called Standard and Standard Premier. The latter is broadly equivalent to First Class and includes complimentary meals and drinks (including wine). Whichever class you book, there’s plenty of space on board for you to take along skis or a snowboard without any extra charge. Remember that Eurostar require ski train passengers to check in at London St Pancras at least one hour prior to the scheduled departure time.
Apart from the direct daytime ski train, Eurostar also offer an overnight service on this route, and there are also good options for travel via Paris.
London to Aime-la-Plagne
The daytime Eurostar ski train to the Alps sweeps out of London through Kent to its first stop at Ashford International, where more passengers join the train. Then it runs through the Channel Tunnel and stops briefly at Lille Europe for a crew change. From there, it’s a non-stop run to the Alps, skirting the east side of Paris and then dashing south on the high-speed line towards Burgundy. Running east from Lyon, the countryside becomes increasingly hilly.
Beyond Chambéry the train joins the Isère Valley, which it follows up into the Alps. The train stops at Moûtiers and then at Aime-la-Plagne. From there it is an easy transfer to the nearby slopes.
Eurostar direct overnight
Head for the slopes with a direct overnight ski train from London to Aime-la-Plagne. Eurostar’s overnight service from London and Ashford offers an easy way to reach the Tarentaise Valley. As these are alcohol-free trains, passengers are not permitted to bring any alcoholic drinks on board.
Note that on the return journey back to London, Eurostar trains do not stop at Aime-la-Plagne. You should therefore book a single ticket out to Aime and, for the homeward journey, a single ticket from either Bourg-Saint-Maurice or Moûtiers back to London. Both stations are in the Tarentaise Valley close to Aime.
The overnight service to Aime is operated by a regular Eurostar train. So there are no couchettes or sleeping berths on board, just normal seats. Eurostar offer a choice of two classes. These are called Standard and Standard Premier. The latter is broadly equivalent to First Class and offers comfier seats and complimentary refreshments.
Whichever class you book, there’s plenty of space on board for you to take along skis or a snowboard without any extra charge. Remember that Eurostar require ski train passengers to check in at London St Pancras at least one hour prior to the scheduled departure time.
Apart from the direct overnight ski train, Eurostar also offer a daytime service on this route, and there are also good options for travel via Paris.
London to Aime-la-Plagne (night train)
The overnight Eurostar ski train to the Alps sweeps out of London St Pancras through Kent to its first stop at Ashford International, where more passengers join the train. Then it runs through the Channel Tunnel and briefly makes a late-evening stop at Lille Europe for a crew change. From there, it’s a non-stop run through the night to the Alps, skirting the east side of Paris and then dashing south on the high-speed line towards Burgundy and beyond.
The train stops at Moûtiers and then at Aime-la-Plagne. From there it is an easy transfer to the nearby slopes.
via Paris by day
It is easy to travel by train from London to Aime-la-Plagne during the day. This route via Paris is available at any season. So even at times when the direct Eurostar ski trains are not running, it is easy to get to the Tarentaise Valley by train.
The journey from London starts with a high-speed run to Paris with Eurostar. In the French capital, you transfer from the Gare du Nord to the Gare du Lyon where you join a sleek TGV train for the journey to the French Alps. On many days, the onward journey from Paris to your final destination of Aime requires a change of train at Chambéry - and this is the route we describe below.
There are other options for travelling from London to Aime, with direct daytime and overnight ski trains from London on winter weekends. On those rare days when there’s an overnight TGV train from Paris to Aime-la-Plagne, it is possible to leave London by Eurostar late afternoon and connect into that overnight service from Paris to the Tarentaise Valley.
London to Paris
The first part of the journey from London sweeps through Thameside landscapes and rural Kent to reach the Channel Tunnel. Little more than an hour after leaving London you'll already be in northern France, tracking south through Flanders fields towards Paris.
Remember to factor in at least half an hour for Eurostar's airline-style baggage check prior to boarding your train. There is a luggage and body scan and you'll be asked to show your passport. There are no restrictions on taking liquids on board Eurostar trains.
Paris interchange: Paris Nord to Paris Lyon
When you alight from the train at Gare du Nord look for signs to the Metro and RER. Once you've bought a ticket follow the signs to 'RER D', direction 'Melun' or 'Malesherbes'. So long as you're heading in the right direction, all the trains on this line stop at Gare de Lyon. The actual train journey takes around 10 mins with just one stop on the way at Châtelet-les-Halles. Upon alighting from the RER train at Gare de Lyon, follow the signs to the mainline station. The signs read 'Accès aux trains Grandes Lignes'. The whole journey from the concourse at Gare du Nord to the mainline departure platforms at Gare de Lyon will normally take about 40 mins but we recommend leaving at least 50 mins.
If you are arriving at Gare du Nord from London, bear in mind that you can buy Paris Métro tickets at the Eurostar terminal at St. Pancras and on board the Eurostar train. Similarly, passengers arriving at the Gare du Nord on Thalys trains from Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands can buy Metro tickets on the train (at the Thalys Bar). Although universally referred to as Métro tickets, they are in fact valid on RER trains too.
Paris to Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux
The high-speed TGV trains from Paris to Chambéry leave from the Gare de Lyon in the French capital. Most trains make just one stop on the run from Paris to Chambéry. Some services are operated by double-deck TGV Duplex trains.
The journey from Paris to Chambéry in the French Alps takes in some very fine scenery. The train dashes south from Paris and before long you are skirting Burgundy vineyards. The last hour of the journey is through increasingly mountainous landscapes as the train cuts through the foothills of the Alps. In Chambéry, you’ll arrive at the modern Challes-les-Eaux station.
Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux to Aime-la-Plagne
SNCF run direct regional trains (called TER services) each day from Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux to Aime-la-Plagne. This schedule is supplemented by SNCF bus services which follow exactly the same route up the Isère Valley to Aime. Our system clearly shows which services are buses and which are trains.
Leaving Chambéry, the route skirts the Massif de Bauges. The last hour of the journey becomes ever more dramatic, with fine views of the Vanoise range away to the south. Sit on the right of the train or bus for the best views.