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Planning to travel from London St Pancras International to Avignon TGV by train? You’ve come to the right place!
The fastest journey from London St Pancras International to Avignon TGV takes around 5 hours and 46 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 573 miles. The main train operators on this route are Eurostar and TGV INOUI.
As there are no direct trains from London St Pancras International to Avignon TGV, you'll need to make at least 1 change during the journey. Hop on a Eurostar train at London St Pancras International, followed by a quick change in Paris to board a high-speed TGV train to Avignon TGV. Both trains allow you to travel in style, with comfortable seating, plug sockets and WiFi.
When you travel by train, there’s no need to worry about luggage restrictions or organising airport transfers – simply arrive in Avignon and start exploring straight away.
Ready to book? Start your search for train tickets from London St Pancras International to Avignon TGV in our Journey Planner at the top of the page. If you want to learn more about the train journey first, keep reading for more information on:
First train | 06:01 | |
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Last train | 20:01 | |
Departure station | London St Pancras International | |
Arrival station | Avignon TGV | |
Journey time | From 5h 46m | |
Distance | 573 miles (922 km) | |
Frequency | 16 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £94.16 | |
Train and bus operators | OUIGO, SNCF, Eurostar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Trenitalia |
Eurostar is the exclusive high-speed train service that links London to Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam and the rest of Europe at speeds of up to 186 mph (300 km/h). Eurostar also runs trains on more routes between France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. All Eurostar trains have modern, comfortable facilities, plenty of room for luggage, and onboard food and beverage car. There are three comfort classes on offer – Eurostar Standard, Eurostar Plus (equivalent to Premium Economy, with light refreshments served), and Eurostar Premier (equivalent to First or Business Class, with flexible travel options, priority boarding, lounge access and delicious food and drink included).
OUIGO is the low-cost brand of French rail company SNCF, who operate trains in France and Spain. In France, all seats on OUIGO are Second Class and tickets can only be purchased online. You can also pay for additional extras, such as reserving a seat in the ‘quiet area’, at-seat power sockets and extra luggage. OUIGO has been operating in Spain since May 2021, and their trains include an onboard bar and a premium class of service called OUIGO Plus.
SNCF is the national train operator of France. It operates all domestic trains and routes across France, as well as international services to Spain and Germany. There are three different types of domestic trains that operate under the SNCF banner – TGV (high-speed, full-service trains that connect the major cities in France), Intercités (usually a more frequent stopping service, but with all the amenities), and TER (regional train services with basic onboard facilities).
Trenitalia is the national railway company of Italy, with a fleet including high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca), Intercity and Intercity night trains and regional trains. Trenitalia offers discounts and special promotions on selected routes, two types of discounted tickets for young people under 30 and people over 60.
In Eurostar Standard, you'll find comfortable seats, free WiFi and a large selection of drinks and snacks for sale in the onboard café-bar.
As well as all the facilities you'll find in Eurostar Standard, in Eurostar Plus you'll also get a light meal served at your seat for trips to and from London. Though you won't get a meal at your seat for trips solely in Europe, you'll get to sit back and relax in comfier seats.
Eurostar Premier gives you the freedom to travel in your own time, with same-day boarding guaranteed and Eurostar's exclusive lounges (where available) where you can relax before your trip. In Eurostar Premier, you'll also benefit from complete comfort, including a free meal and free drinks at your seat.
In Second Class, TGV INOUI allows you to travel comfortably while enjoying the onboard services, such as free WiFi, power sockets and more.
Want to travel in style? Upgrade to First Class and you’ll enjoy all the benefits of Second Class as well as some additional perks.
OUIGO comes with only one class, Standard Class, which is the equivalent of TGV's Second Class. On board you'll find WiFi and a café-bar (on services in Spain). There may be a trolley service on Train Classique services in France. You can pay extra to guarantee a seat with a plug socket, as not all seats currently have one.
Most TER trains don't have First or Second Class so the services offered on board are the same for all passengers. Please note that WiFi is not available on TER trains at the moment.
Although there's no weight limit for your luggage on Eurostar trains, you must be able to carry your bags safely by yourself.
Each bag must be clearly labelled and must be no longer than 85 cm (for trains to and from the United Kingdom) or no larger than 75 x 53 x 30 cm (for trains in Europe).
Are you travelling to or from the United Kingdom? In Eurostar Standard, choose from a wide selection of drinks and snacks at the Eurostar Café, the onboard café-bar in the middle of the train. Cards and cash (Euros or pounds) are accepted. If you're travelling in Eurostar Plus, a light meal and a drink will be served at your seat.
Travel in Eurostar Premier and you'll be treated to a gourmet meal, as well as a continuous drinks service throughout your journey.
For all other Eurostar trains (red trains, formerly Thalys), head to the bar car and choose from a wide range of hot and cold drinks as well as sweet and savoury snacks.
In Eurostar Premier on European routes, you'll get a free meal served directly to your seat.
Eurostar doesn't have an onboard entertainment portal. However, there is free WiFi available, as well as UK and EU plug sockets at your seat so you can charge your devices while travelling.
Children under 4 can travel free on Eurostar trains, as long as they're sitting on an accompanying adult's lap. Alternatively, buying a child ticket guarantees them their own seat.
You'll find changing tables on all Eurostar trains, as well as family-oriented seating (4 seats facing one another) where available.
Currently, only certain Eurostar trains running between London and Brussels can transport fully assembled bikes - contact Eurostar for more information. You can, however, take a foldable bike on board Eurostar trains to and from the UK provided that it's no more than 85 cm long and it fits in a protective bag that covers the whole bicycle. Folded bikes are treated as standard luggage.
For all other Eurostar trains in Europe, a limited number of non-foldable bikes can be brought on board, provided that the wheels are taken off and the whole bicycle is stored in a suitable cover (max. size 135 x 85 x 30 cm). Foldable bicycles are also allowed and count towards standard luggage limits.
The rules around travelling with your pets depend on whether you're travelling across the Channel or not, so check before you travel:
Eurostar trains to and from the United Kingdom:
Trains in the rest of Europe:
If you need help getting on or off the train, you should contact Eurostar directly before your trip. To use Eurostar's special assistance program, fill in the contact form at least 48 hours before your journey so that the team can help you.
If you're travelling to/from the United Kingdom:
If you're travelling on red trains in the rest of Europe:
Specific restrictions for trains to/from the United Kingdom:
Liquids:
Sports equipment:
On board TGV INOUI trains, you can take up to 2 pieces of luggage measuring no more than 70 x 90 x 50 cm, plus one hand luggage measuring no more than 40 x 30 x 15 cm. If you are bringing an XL baggage (maximum 90 x 130 cm), it will replace one of the two 70 x 90 x 50 cm pieces of luggage authorised.
All your luggage must be labelled before entering the train.
All TGV INOUI trains are equipped with a café-bar carriage offering a range of food and drink to suit you at any time of day. The Bar is always situated in carriage 4 or 14 of the train. There's a range of local and responsibly sourced products on offer to whet your appetite.
TGV INOUI trains have free WiFi on board for you to use throughout your journey, allowing you to stay connected, reply to emails or even relax and enjoy what's offered on the TGV INOUI entertainment portal.
Children under 12 can get a half price ticket on TGV INOUI trains. Children under 4 travel free when they travel on your lap.
If you've got a foldable bicycle, you can take it on the train as hand luggage, so long as it's no larger than 130 x 90 cm once folded. Or, if you can dismantle your bike, you can transport it in a cover or case no larger than 130 x 90 cm. You can still travel with a bike that cannot be folded or dismantled - you'll need to reserve a bike space on the train when you buy your ticket. Bike tickets cost €10 per bike, per journey.
Small pets are allowed on board TGV INOUI trains provided they weigh less than 10kg. They must travel in a carrier no larger than 45 x 30 x 25 cm. Tickets for small pets cost €7. Larger dogs can also travel on TGV INOUI services, provided they are wearing a muzzle and are kept on a lead. Tickets for larger dogs cost €20. Guide dogs and assistance dogs travel free of charge on all SNCF trains.
For disabled passengers or those with reduced mobility, you can request assistance through 'Accès Plus'. With this service, a member of staff will meet you at the station and help you get to your seat on the train. To book assistance, contact Accès Plus after you book your tickets (and no later than 48 hours before your train is due to depart).
One piece of hand luggage (36 x 27 x 15 cm) and one piece of cabin luggage (55 x 35 x 25 cm) can be taken onboard. You can take additional or larger bags with you (max. 30kg) for an extra fee or by paying for OUIGO Plus.
On OUIGO trains in France: an at-seat service of snacks is available on Train classique services. This service is not available on high-speed OUIGO trains.
On OUIGO trains in Spain: OUIBAR is located in coach 4 of each train and offers a selection of hot and cold drinks, plus snacks.
WiFi (OUIFI) and an entertainment portal (OUIFUN) are available at an additional cost.
For OUIGO trains in France: Passengers under 12 years old pay a fixed price for tickets all year round - €5 for journeys on Train classique services, and €8 for high speed services.
For OUIGO trains in Spain: Passengers under 12 pay €5 per ticket for all journeys.
You can take your bicycle on board OUIGO trains if you add the 'Bike' option onto your ticket for an additional fee of at least €5. Your bike must be folded or dismantled and placed in a storage bag for transport.
Pets are only allowed on board OUIGO trains if the 'Pets' option is added to your ticket at the time of booking. (1 pet per adult, per booking, €10 per pet.)
For disabled passengers or those with reduced mobility, you can request assistance through 'Accès Plus'. With this service, a member of staff will meet you at the station and help you get to your seat on the train. To book assistance, contact Accès Plus after you book your tickets (and no later than 48 hours before your train is due to depart).
There are no size limits for the luggage you take on board TER trains, so you can travel your way. However, you must be able to carry any luggage you bring unassisted, and it must fit into the dedicated luggage storage spaces on the train.
TER trains do not have any onboard catering facilities, so don't forget to pick up a snack at the station before you leave!
TER trains do not currently have WiFi available.
All children under 12 years old get 50% off the price of a TER ticket - input the age of your child when searching your journey and the discount will be applied automatically. Children under the age of 4 travel for free if they're sat on your lap throughout the journey.
On TER trains, it's free to take your bicycle on board. You can hang it up or store it in a dedicated bicycle area. There are a fixed number of spaces available on each train - they're first come, first served and can't be reserved.
Animals weighing less than 6kg must travel in an appropriate carrier (no larger than 45 x 30 x 25 cm), stored at your feet or on your lap. Tickets for small animals cost 7€. Animals weighing more than 6kg must wear a muzzle and be kept on a lead at all times. Tickets for larger animals cost 50% of the price of a second class ticket. Up to 2 animals or 2 carriers allowed per passenger. Guide dogs and assistance dogs travel free of charge on board all SNCF trains.
If you are disabled or have reduced mobility, you can reserve special assistance through 'Accès TER'. Someone can meet you at the station and accompany you to your train or TER bus, helping you to get around more easily.
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from London St Pancras International to Avignon TGV by booking early.§
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
Before your journey to Avignon, you’ll need to make your way to London St Pancras International station. Keep reading for more information on how to get there.
Located in the heart of the capital, London St Pancras International station is in the King’s Cross area and can be easily reached by National Rail trains, London Underground, bus, car or bike:
After you’ve arrived at London St Pancras International station, you’ll need to check in. Read on for more information on checking in, station facilities and First Class lounges.
As there’s no direct train from London to Avignon, you’ll need to get off your Eurostar train at Paris Gare du Nord station and board a TGV INOUI train at Paris Gare de Lyon station. Read on for more information on how to get from Gare du Nord to Gare de Lyon.
Once you get off your Eurostar train at Paris Gare du Nord train station, you’ll need to take the RER train to Paris Gare de Lyon station.
Buying RER tickets
Your Eurostar ticket doesn’t include travel with RER, so you’ll need to buy a RER ticket at Paris Gare du Nord before continuing your journey to Avignon.
If you’re unsure about which ticket to buy, head to one of the ticket counters available at the station and a member of staff will be able to assist you. Alternatively, you can buy your ticket from one of the automated ticket machines – they have multilingual interfaces and accept both cash and card payments.
Taking the RER train from Gare du Nord to Gare de Lyon
Once you exit the Eurostar platform, follow the signs to ‘RER D’ – this will lead you to the RER train station within Paris Gare du Nord. Go through the RER ticket gates, then follow the signs for ‘RER D Sud’ to Melun, Malesherbes or Corbeil-Essonnes – all these trains stop at Gare de Lyon.
The train ride from Gare du Nord to Gare de Lyon takes just 7 minutes. There's only one stop on the way – if it's Châtelet-les-Halles, you know you're on the right train!
Taking the TGV INOUI train from Paris Gare de Lyon
Once you get off your RER train, take the escalators to exit the RER station and follow the signs to the ‘Grandes Lignes’ (long-distance trains). Check the departure boards to find out which platform your train is travelling from and follow the signs to get there.
Once you get to the boarding area, simply scan your ticket at the ticket gates. Please note that with TGV INOUI, you can board up to two minutes before the departure time. After this time, you will be refused access to the train.
If you have a Business Première ticket, a Carte Liberté (with a Première ticket) or the Grand Voyageur loyalty card, you can access the Grand Voyageur TGV INOUI lounge at Paris Gare de Lyon station. The Grand Voyageur TGV INOUI lounge is a premium space and is perfect for relaxing or working. Here, you can enjoy free WiFi, as well as a selection of complimentary newspapers and magazines, drinks and more.
Your TGV INOUI train from Paris Gare de Lyon will arrive at Avignon TGV train station. Read on for more information on how to get from the station to the city centre.
Avignon TGV train station is not in the city centre – you’ll need to take a train or bus from the station to central Avignon:
Avignon's compact size makes it easy to explore many areas on foot, but its public transport system is particularly useful for reaching destinations beyond the city centre.
The central hub for the city’s public transport is Avignon Centre station, where you can access buses and regional trains. Buses provide a reliable way of navigating the city, with routes covering key attractions and neighbourhoods. The major bus stops in central Avignon are in front of the main post office (La Poste), at Place Pie (by Les Halles, Avignon's covered market) and on Rue de la République.
With its rich history and cultural heritage, Avignon offers several attractions that are worth exploring. Here are our top 3 favourites:
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After visiting Avignon, why not continue exploring Europe by train? With an Interrail Pass, you can travel across 33 European countries as much as you want on participating European train networks for a set amount of travel days.
You can use an Interrail Pass if you're a European citizen or a non-European who is an official legal resident of a European country (this includes UK citizens). If you’re not a European citizen or someone legally resident in Europe, such as an American or Canadian citizen, you can use a Eurail Pass instead.
Sure, you might have had a good time in Avignon, but your European adventure doesn’t have to stop there. Why not check out some of these trips below?
It can take just 36 minutes to get from Avignon to Marseille on the fastest TGV INOUI services. Get ready to enjoy stunning views of the Provençal countryside as the train winds through hills and vineyards before reaching the bustling city of Marseille.
Want to visit the French Riviera? Travel from Avignon to Nice in 3 hours and 19 minutes on the fastest TGV INOUI services. Stroll down the Promenade des Anglais for some stunning views or visit the Old Town and enjoy its colourful buildings and lively markets.
If you want to explore another European country, why not take the train to Barcelona? Renfe’s high-speed AVE trains run directly from Avignon to Barcelona and can take less than 4 hours to reach the Catalonian capital. Once you arrive, you’ll be ready to enjoy the city’s unique architecture and vibrant culture scene right away.