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Take the Eurostar Ski train to the heart of the French Alps
Ready to hit the slopes? Eurostar Snow tickets go on sale from 10 July. Set off from London St Pancras International, grab a connection at Lille Europe, and head to the best ski resorts in the French Alps without any tricky transfers.
With stops in Chambéry, Albertville, Moûtiers, Aime-La-Plagne, Landry and Bourg-Saint-Maurice, we bring you directly to the heart of the action.
Travel dates and times
We want your trip to work around your schedule. So, you can now travel from London on a Saturday and return on a Saturday or a Sunday (departure times are subject to change).
| Travel dates | Travel days and times | |
|---|---|---|
| London St Pancras International to Bourg-Saint-Maurice | 20 December 2025 to 28 March 2026 | Saturdays at 09:01 |
| Bourg-Saint-Maurice to London St Pancras International | 27 December 2025 to 04 April 2026 | Saturdays at 13:45 or Sundays at 10:54 |
Eurostar ski train journey from London
Set off from London St Pancras International, but be sure to get to the station at our recommended arrival time.
When you get to Lille Europe, head up to the main floor and check the departures board. When you’ve found your platform, head back down to platform level, get on your connecting Eurostar train to Bourg-Saint-Maurice, and hop off at your stop.
On your way home, just do the trip in reverse on a Saturday or Sunday. But be sure to arrive at least 20 minutes before departure. When you arrive at Lille Europe for your train to London you’ll need to go through border control and security before you board your Eurostar train.
On board our Eurostar trains
Travelling between London and Lille
We’ve got plenty of space for bigger bags on board. Adults can take up to two pieces of luggage (up to 85cm long), one piece of hand luggage, and skis or a snowboard. Check our luggage allowances and our rules on sports equipment before you pack.
Wherever you sit, you can plug in your phone or laptop for a quick charge and connect to our wi-fi.
We’ve also got a selection of tasty food and drinks in our Eurostar Café. Or if you’re travelling in Eurostar Plus, you’ll have a meal served at your seat. Want to know more? Get to know our food on board.
Travelling between Lille and the French Alps
Your train to the French Alps will have something for everyone. Grab a quick snack to munch on from Eurostar Café, or if you’ve booked to travel in Eurostar Plus, you’ll have a snack served at your seat.
And to keep you connected, you’ll have free onboard wi-fi all the way to the slopes and a plug socket at your seat.
Arriving at the French Alps
Whether you’re headed for Chambéry, Albertville, Moûtiers, Aime-La-Plagne or Landry, there will be a speedy stop when you get to your station. So, make sure you’re ready to hop off when you arrive.
If you’re heading for Bourg-Saint-Maurice station, you’ll find plenty of coaches ready to whisk you to your destination. Board one to head for Val Thorens, Val d’Isère, Courchevel, La Tania, Tignes, Meribel, or Les Menuires.
And if you’re wondering about passport checks, they’re all done in the UK. You can just grab your bags and skis and step straight off the train and onto a coach.
Choose from two travel classes
Eurostar Standard
Settle into your comfy seat and make the most of the free wi-fi. Charge your phone at your very own power socket and pop to Eurostar Café for light bites, snacks and drinks.
Eurostar Plus
Make the most of the extra legroom and spacious seat in our Eurostar Plus carriage. On your journey between London and Lille you'll be served a meal, and between Lille and the Alps you'll be served a snack right to your seat. You also get faster wi-fi with more data capacity – perfect for when you’re able to tear your eyes away from the stunning views.
Where does the Eurostar Snow train stop?
Eurostar Snow train from London.
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Frequently asked questions
The Eurostar Snow train departs from London St Pancras International every Saturday morning between 20 December 2025 and 28 March 2026. It then arrives at Bourg-Saint-Maurice in the late afternoon.
For the return journey, the Eurostar Snow train departs every Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning between 27 December 2025 and 04 April 2026 from Bourg-Saint-Maurice.
That depends on which station you jump off at. The journey from London to Bourg-Saint-Maurice takes just under 8 hours and the return journey is 9 hours.
You can take the Eurostar Snow train to the heart of the French Alps via Lille and reach your favourite ski resorts in no time. It’ll stop in Chambéry, Albertville, Moûtiers, Aime-la-Plagne, Landry and Bourg-Saint-Maurice. Looking for more inspiration on ski destinations.
The Eurostar Snow train’s final stop is Bourg-Saint-Maurice. There you’ll find coaches to Val Thorens, Val d'Isère, Courchevel, La Tania, Tignes, Meribel, and Les Menuires. Find out more about the ski resorts.
Adults can take up to two pieces of luggage (up to 85cm long), one piece of hand luggage, and skis or a snowboard. Check our luggage allowances and our rules on sports equipment before you pack.
Also, unlike airlines, we don’t limit the volume of liquids you can carry, so you can take all your toiletries. If you like, you can even squeeze in a bottle of bubbly for the trip. Find out what you can or can’t take on board.
Yes there is. You'll find Eurostar Café on board where you can buy light bites and drinks. If you are travelling in Eurostar Plus on your journey between London and Lille you'll be served a meal, and between Lille and the Alps you'll be served a snack right to your seat.
If your plans change, you’ll have plenty of flexibility. All our tickets are fully exchangeable as many times as you want with no fee up to 1 hour before departure.**
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*The analysis by EcoRes uses average CO₂ emissions per passenger travelling 1km. The calculations used 2022 internal data from the entire Eurostar-Thalys network (annual consumption of traction electricity, number of passengers transported, number of km travelled by these passengers), and CO₂ emission factors attributed to traction electricity produced in the respective countries crossed. For thermal cars, the emissions factor used is average for a combustion-powered car (averaged fuel) on a long-distance journey at 171gCO₂/km considering 2.2 person per car, taken from the ADEME (French Agency for Ecological Transition) Carbon Base. Calculations for the average CO₂ emissions per passenger for flights used combustion emissions from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) calculator, with additional upstream emissions data (WTT) based on DGAC (direction Générale de l’aviation civile) ratio of 22%. Non-CO₂ effects (condensation trails and cirrus clouds) were not taken into account. For full details, see eurostar.com/uk-en/sustainability.
Calculations taken from an independent study carried out by EcoRes SCRL in July 2023.
**Flexible tickets conditions
Eurostar Standard & Eurostar Plus tickets can be exchanged free of charge up to 1 hour before the original departure time. If your new ticket is more expensive, you will have to pay the difference. If the new price is cheaper, the difference will not be refunded. Tickets exchanged less than 7 days before the departure date become non-refundable. You can also get a refund up to 7 days before travel for 25€/£.
With Eurostar Premier, you can exchange your tickets or get a refund up to 2 days after travel. If your new ticket is more expensive, you will pay the difference. If your new ticket is cheaper, you will not receive a refund of the difference.
For all our fares, check our after-sales conditions here. Our conditions of carriage are available here.