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Ashford to Avignon by train
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Cheapest Price €76.92
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30 days in advance €172.78
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First train06:24
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Last train20:28
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey5hr 23m
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Distance855 kilometres
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Trains per day5
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Avg. journey time6hr 52m
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Train operators
Explore Ashford to Avignon by rail
Getting ready for a trip from Ashford to Avignon aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.
Train cost from Ashford to Avignon
Ready to book tickets from Ashford to Avignon? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:
The cheapest tickets between Ashford and Avignon typically run €76.92.
If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit €172.
If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to €145.
You can book travel between these two destinations 6 months in advance.
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Ashford to Avignon departure frequency and train timetable
With 5 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 1 hour and 56 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:24 and the last one is at 20:28. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:55, with the last one at 16:55.
Ashford to Avignon train duration
Trains on this route travel a distance of 855 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 5 hours and 23 minutes.
Booking Ashford to Avignon trains in advance
Booking your Ashford to Avignon tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 6 months before departure.
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Additional information on train travel from Ashford to Avignon
Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Avignon city guide to start planning your getaway.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the journey from Ashford to Avignon by train?
The total distance between Ashford and Avignon by train is 855 kilometres.
How much does it cost to go from Ashford to Avignon by train?
The cheapest fare for this route is €76.92. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost €172. A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs €145.
When can I buy tickets for trains running from Ashford to Avignon?
Tickets for travel between Ashford to Avignon are available 6 months before departure.
How long does the train take from Ashford to Avignon?
The fastest journey by train is 5 hours and 23 minutes.
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Direct Eurostar
During summer 2018, it'll be possible to board a Eurostar train at Ashford International station in Kent and travel directly to Avignon without the need to change trains along the way. This is a seasonal direct train to Marseille which stops in Lyon and Avignon on its fash dash south to the Mediterranean.
The 2018 season for the direct service from London and Ashford to Avignon starts on 4 May 2018, initially running three times each week, but with four trains per week from 25 May (normally on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays in each direction). But there are of course plenty of alternative routes to the direct train, with multiple options each day requiring an easy change of train in Lille or Paris.
Ashford International to Avignon TGV
You’ll join the Eurostar train to Avignon at Ashford International station. Shortly after departing, the train dives into the Channel Tunnel. Soon you’ll be in northern France, travelling through Flanders’ fields towards Paris. The train skirts the east of the French capital and then dashes south through Burgundy to the Rhône Valley. You’ll make a stop in Lyon before arriving in Avignon, where the train stops at the out-of-town TGV station. There is a local connecting train to Avignon Centre, which only takes a few minutes.
On the return journey from Avignon TGV to Ashford, there is an extra stop at Lille Europe. The UK Border Force requires this stop in order for the authorities to carry out immigration checks before the train enters the Channel Tunnel.
Eurostar & TGV via Paris
It is very easy to travel by train from Ashford in Kent to Avignon. Eurostar run a direct service on some days, but if that train doesn’t operate on your preferred travel date, then there’s a good alternative route via Paris.
The journey from Ashford to Avignon via Paris kicks off with a high-speed run on Eurostar from Ashford to Paris, where you will need to change stations. The second leg from Paris to Avignon takes under three hours; it includes some very good scenery as the train dashes south from Paris through Burgundy.
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 Avignon
Trains from Paris to Avignon leave from the Gare de Lyon in the French capital. All but a handful of the TGV and double-deck TGV Duplex trains on this route run to Avignon TGV station, which is well out of the city centre. Most of these high-speed trains run non-stop between the two cities.
A small number of trains run to Avignon Centre instead of Avignon TGV. This is much more convenient for the heart of medieval Avignon. Local train services connect Avignon TGV with Avignon Centre station.