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Louvre Museum
The world's most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa and vast collections spanning ancient civilizations to 19th-century art.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€123
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€152
Fastest journey on Sep 18
5 h 13 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
5 h 26 m
Trains on Sep 18
47
Distance
276 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ashford to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ashford to Paris will cost around €152 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €123.
It's difficult to get from Ashford to Paris without transferring at least once.
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9036Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ashford to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €34, while a flight costs an average of €519.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€34 Average price Cheapest | €519 Average price | €60 Average price | €30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Ashford to Paris:
A train is €26 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ashford to Paris costing on average €60.
A train is €485 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ashford to Paris costing on average €519.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 58m.
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
You'll arrive about 1h 55m sooner (3h 3m by train vs 4h 58m by car). Tickets start at around €34 compared to roughly €30 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Ashford to Paris trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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P85884+ 9024 | On time 6:13 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 8h42 | 3:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85884+ 9022 | On time 6:13 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 7h42 | 2:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85884+ 9060 | On time 6:13 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 8h11 | 3:24 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P90211+ 9024+ C02774 | On time 6:28 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 8h27 | 3:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
P90211+ 9022+ C02774 | On time 6:28 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 7h27 | 2:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
P90211+ 9060+ C02774 | On time 6:28 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 7h56 | 3:24 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
P85622+ 9024 | On time 6:30 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 8h25 | 3:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85622+ 9022 | On time 6:30 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 7h25 | 2:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85622+ 9060 | On time 6:30 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 7h54 | 3:24 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85886+ 9022 | 6:46 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 7h09 | 2:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85886+ 9060 | 6:46 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 7h38 | 3:24 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85886+ 9024 | 6:46 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 8h09 | 3:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85896+ 9022 | 8:16 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 5h39 | 2:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85896+ 9060 | 8:16 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 6h08 | 3:24 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85896+ 9024 | 8:16 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 6h39 | 3:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85639+ 9024 | 8:40 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 6h15 | 3:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85639+ 9022 | 8:40 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 5h15 | 2:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85639+ 9060 | 8:40 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 5h44 | 3:24 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85906+ 9060 | 9:16 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 5h08 | 3:24 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85906+ 9036 | 9:16 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 8h42 | 6:58 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85906+ 9024 | 9:16 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 5h39 | 3:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85648+ 9052 | 9:41 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 12h19 | 11:00 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85648+ 9036 | 9:41 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 8h17 | 6:58 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85648+ 9024 | 9:41 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 5h14 | 3:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85651+ 9054 | 10:16 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 12h11 | 11:27 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85651+ 9036 | 10:16 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 7h42 | 6:58 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85651+ 9052 | 10:16 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 11h44 | 11:00 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85661+ 9054 | 11:16 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 11h11 | 11:27 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85661+ 9052 | 11:16 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 10h44 | 11:00 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85661+ 9036 | 11:16 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 6h42 | 6:58 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85667+ 9054 | 11:40 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 10h47 | 11:27 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85667+ 9036 | 11:40 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 6h18 | 6:58 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85667+ 9052 | 11:40 AM Ashford International (AFK) | 10h20 | 11:00 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85926+ 9054 | 12:16 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 10h11 | 11:27 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85926+ 9052 | 12:16 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 9h44 | 11:00 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85926+ 9036 | 12:16 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 5h42 | 6:58 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85674+ 9036 | 12:40 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 5h18 | 6:58 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85674+ 9054 | 12:40 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 9h47 | 11:27 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85674+ 9052 | 12:40 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 9h20 | 11:00 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85933+ 9054 | 1:16 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 9h11 | 11:27 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85933+ 9040 | 1:16 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 6h04 | 8:20 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85933+ 9052 | 1:16 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 8h44 | 11:00 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85698+ 9054 | 4:39 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 5h48 | 11:27 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85698+ 9052 | 4:39 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 5h21 | 11:00 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85957+ 9054 | 5:16 PM Ashford International (AFK) | 5h11 | 11:27 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Ashford to Paris run on average 40 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 19:12. The fastest train covers the 171 miles (276 km) distance in 2h 54m.
Distance 171 miles (276 km) |
Average train duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Trains per day 40 |
Fastest train 2h 54m |
First train 5:10 AM |
Last train 7:12 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Paris — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Paris trip today.
The world's most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa and vast collections spanning ancient civilizations to 19th-century art.
Masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, Degas, and more in a magnificent former railway station on the Seine.
Rich collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works in the restored Orangerie, including Monet's immersive Water Lilies.
Grand avenue linking Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe, famous for ceremonial views, shops, and city energy.
Historic hilltop district of artists, stairways, village lanes, and major viewpoints, offering a distinctive Paris atmosphere.
Seine island at the city's historic heart, ideal for walking between Notre-Dame, Sainte-Chapelle, and old Paris streets.
Classic Parisian ham and cheese sandwich baked or grilled with béchamel. A staple of French brasseries and cafés.
Slow-cooked beef stew braised in red Burgundy wine with onions, mushrooms, and bacon. A beloved traditional French comfort dish.
Snails baked with garlic, parsley, and butter. A historic French delicacy strongly associated with classic Paris dining.
Three-Michelin-star dining by Alain Ducasse at Plaza Athénée, known for haute cuisine and luxurious contemporary presentation.
Historic Left Bank café serving classic French dishes in an elegant Art Nouveau setting popular with locals and visitors.
Elegant seafood institution near Gare Montparnasse, celebrated for oysters, shellfish platters, and polished brasserie service.
Paris is pricier than many European cities, with higher hotel, dining, and attraction costs, though transit is good value.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Taxis are often rounded up; cafés may get small change.
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Paris Gare du Nord -> Châtelet–Les Halles, Paris
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ashford to Paris by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ashford to Paris trains use the Ashford International to Paris Gare du Nord station pair. Use this guide to compare Ashford and Paris train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Ashford International has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Ashford International.
ATMs are available at Ashford International.
Ticket office support is available at Ashford International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ashford International: Parking, WC.
Available at Ashford International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ashford International: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: These are located in the booking hall on the domestic side of the station. They are also located in the subway adjacent to the gateline on the international side of the station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Paris Gare du Nord is 3 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare du Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Terminus Nord, Chez Casimir, Brasserie Terminus Nord, McDonald’s, Bonne Journeé, Autogrill Grignotin, Autogrill Chips & Snacks
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare du Nord: Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Whistler, Mercure Paris Gare du Nord, Ibis Paris Gare du Nord, Le Matissia, OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est.
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