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Ashford to Moûtiers by train
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First train06:24
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Last train14:55
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey7hr 1m
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Distance756 kilometres
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Trains per day6
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Avg. journey time9hr
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Train operators
Explore Ashford to Moûtiers by train
Thinking about travelling from Ashford to Moûtiers by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.
Cost of train travel from Ashford to Moûtiers
Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Ashford to Moûtiers:
Cheapest ticket: US$163.49
Pricing when booking a month in advance: US$316
Pricing when booking a week in advance: US$172
Comparing train prices with Rail Europe
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Departure frequency and timetable from Ashford to Moûtiers
Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Ashford to Moûtiers:
06:24 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).
14:55 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).
06:55 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).
14:55 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).
A train departs every 54 minutes from Ashford toward Moûtiers.
Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 6 trains serving this route each day.
Average train travel time and distance from Ashford to Moûtiers
On this route, the fastest trip lasts 7 hours and 1 minute, spanning 756 kilometres in total.
When are tickets between Ashford and Moûtiers available for purchase?
Tickets for trains between Ashford and Moûtiers can be purchased 6 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.
Learn more about train travel from Ashford to Moûtiers
Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Ashford and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Moûtiers city guide.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the train trip from Ashford to Moûtiers?
The total distance from Ashford to Moûtiers is 756 kilometres.
What’s the cost of a train ticket from Ashford to Moûtiers?
The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at US$163.49. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around US$316. If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically US$172.
When can I start booking my Ashford to Moûtiers train tickets?
You can purchase tickets for this route 6 months in advance.
How long does it take to get from Ashford to Moûtiers?
The fastest jouney takes 7 hours and 1 minute.
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Eurostar direct by day
Head for the slopes with a direct ski train from Ashford International to Moûtiers – the station for Courchevel, Méribel and Val-Thorens. Eurostar offer an easy and comfortable way to reach the Tarentaise Valley. For the 2017-18 winter sports season, the direct ski trains from Ashford to the French Alps leave Ashford on Friday nights and Saturday mornings from just prior to Christmas 2017. The last direct return journey from the French Alps to Ashford International was on 7 April 2018.
The daytime Eurostar ski train to Moûtiers 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 Ashford International 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 both daytime and overnight options via Paris.
Ashford International to Moûtiers - Salins - Brides-les-Bains
Shortly after leaving Ashford, the Eurostar ski train to the Alps enters the Channel Tunnel. The first stop in France is at Lille Europe, just 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 first scheduled stop in the Tarentaise ski region is Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-les-Bains, from where it’s just a short transfer to the ski slopes. The train then continues further up the valley to Aime and Bourg-Saint-Maurice.
Eurostar direct overnight
Head for the slopes with a direct overnight ski train from Ashford in Kent to Moûtiers (for the Trois Vallées winter sports resorts). Eurostar’s overnight service from London and Ashford offers an easy way to reach the Tarentaise Valley. For the 2017-18 winter sports season, the direct ski trains from Ashford to the French Alps leave Ashford on Friday nights and Saturday mornings from just prior to Christmas 2017. The last direct return journey from the French Alps to Ashford International was on 7 April 2018. No alcohol is served on overnight Eurostar trains. As these are alcohol-free trains, passengers are not permitted to bring any alcoholic drinks on board.
The overnight service to Moûtiers 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 Ashford International at least one hour prior to the scheduled departure time.
Apart from the direct overnight train, Eurostar also offer a daytime service on this route, and there are also options via Paris.
Ashford International to Moûtiers - Salins - Brides-les-Bains (night train)
The overnight Eurostar ski train to the Alps leaves Ashford International and after a few minutes enters the Channel Tunnel. The train makes a brief 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 first scheduled stop in the Alps is at Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-les-Bains. From there it is an easy transfer to the nearby resorts including Courchevel, Méribel and Val-Thorens.
via Paris
It is easy to travel by train from Ashford to Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-les-Bains 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 Ashford starts with a high-speed run to Paris with Eurostar. In the French capital, you transfer from the Gare du Nord to the Gare de 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 Moûtiers requires a change of train at Chambéry – and this is the route we describe below.
There are other options for travelling from Ashford to Moûtiers, with direct daytime and overnight ski trains from Ashford on winter weekends.
Ashford International to Paris
Board a Eurostar service from Ashford International to Paris Gare du Nord. There are normally three non-stop trains each day from Ashford to Paris. But note that there are just two departures on Sundays. The journey takes just under two hours. Within 20 minutes of leaving Ashford, the train reaches the Channel Tunnel. Less than an hour after leaving Ashford 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. This is a light-touch security scan, and 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 Moûtiers - Salins - Brides-les-Bains
SNCF run direct regional trains (called TER services) each day from Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux to Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-les-Bains. This schedule is supplemented by SNCF bus services which follow exactly the same route up the Isère Valley to Moûtiers.
The fares and journey time are much the same, whether you opt for a train or a bus. Leaving Chambéry, the route skirts the Massif de Bauges. The last part of the journey is the most dramatic as the train or bus climbs up steadily towards the Vanoise Mountains.