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London to Avignon train tickets
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Trains from London to Avignon
Planning a trip to the South of France? Travel from London to Avignon by high speed train with Eurostar and SNCF TGV INOUI. And you can book the entire journey with us.
Just take a Eurostar train from London to Lille and change to a TGV train to Avignon. The total journey will take just under 7 hours.
Departing from London St Pancras International
London St Pancras International is located in King's Cross and is well connected by London Underground lines and buses.
When to arrive
Please check our recommended arrival times when planning your journey.
Travel documents
Make sure to bring a valid passport with you and complete your Advance Passenger Information (API) well in advance. Check UK-EU border requirements for travel to and from London.
Station facilities
Before you jump on your train, you can indulge in some boutique shopping or fine dining. After border and security checks, you'll find food options, a duty-free shop, and our Eurostar Premier Lounge.
Changing trains at Lille Europe when travelling from London to France
When you arrive at Lille Europe:
- Head up to the main station concourse and check the departures board. Platforms are normally shown 20 minutes before departure.
- Once you’ve found your platform, head back down to platform level.
- Allow enough time to hop onto your connecting TGV train – doors close 2 minutes before departure.
Our booking system will have suggested two trains that give you enough time to catch your connection. If you need a hand, staff will be available to help.
To learn more about connecting at Lille Europe, read our station guide.
Arriving at Avignon TGV station
Your train will arrive at Avignon TGV station, which is located 6km from the centre of Avignon. As there are no border checks upon arrival, you can simply hop off the train and leave the station. To get to Avignon city centre from the station, municipal buses are available all year round, thanks to various lines in the Orizo network. You can also take a TER train from Avignon TGV station to the centre of Avignon or book a taxi to get to your final destination.
If you want to explore more of the South of France, hire a car directly at the station from Hertz (opens in a new tab) and enjoy a discount as a Eurostar customer.
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FAQs
When travelling to the south of France, you'll need to use public transport to travel between Paris Gare du Nord and Gare de Lyon when changing trains. The journey takes around 30 minutes.
Here's what to do:
1. When you arrive at Paris Gare du Nord, buy a ticket at a ticket machine or a ticket desk. If the queues are long, you can also buy a ticket using the Île-de-France Mobilités (opens in a new tab) or Bonjour RATP app (opens in a new tab).
2. Follow signs to RER Line D and board a train towards Melun or Corbeil-Essonnes.
3. Get off the train at Gare de Lyon.
4. Follow signs for the TGV platforms.
5. Board your TGV train to your final destination - boarding starts around 20 minutes before departure and the doors close 2 minutes before.
You can directly cancel or exchange your journey on Manage Your Booking on eurostar.com.
For compensation for delays or cancellations on either your Eurostar or SNCF train, please read our dedicated FAQ.
Note: Exchanges and cancellations apply to all passengers in your booking. To allow passengers to make separate changes, please make individual bookings.
As we're part of the HOTNAT scheme, rest assured that we'll help you get to your final destination if you miss your connecting train. Speak to a member of staff on your delayed train. They will give you a form to prove that you missed your train because of disruption. To learn more about what to do in case of a missed connection, go to our Connections page.
Unfortunately, no. In case of a delay on either your Eurostar or TGV INOUI train, you'll be able to hop on the next available train (HOTNAT) at no extra cost. To learn more about HOTNAT, go to our Connections page.
To book free assistance for your connecting journey, please visit our Accessible Travel Hub. Please note that neither Eurostar nor SNCF can provide assistance for transfers between stations. If you require assistance between two stations, please refer to the RATP accessibility page (opens in a new tab).
You can take a connecting train to many destinations in the south of France. Our most popular destinations include Marseille, Valence, Aix-en-Provence and Avignon, Toulouse, Montpellier and Nice. Find out more on our destinations page.
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