Ashford to Paris train with Eurostar

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Ashford to Paris

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 18

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Ashford to Paris without transferring at least once.

  • SoutheasternP85933+Eurostar9040
    1:16 PM5h43
    Ashford International (AFK)
    7:59 PMParis Gare du Nord
    1231One-way
    1 transfer
  • SoutheasternP85661+Eurostar9040
    11:16 AM7h43
    Ashford International (AFK)
    7:59 PMParis Gare du Nord
    1231One-way
    1 transfer
  • SoutheasternP85674+Eurostar9040
    12:40 PM6h19
    Ashford International (AFK)
    7:59 PMParis Gare du Nord
    1241One-way
    1 transfer
  • SoutheasternP85926+Eurostar9040
    12:16 PM6h43
    Ashford International (AFK)
    7:59 PMParis Gare du Nord
    1241One-way
    1 transfer
  • SoutheasternP85667+Eurostar9040
    11:40 AM7h19
    Ashford International (AFK)
    7:59 PMParis Gare du Nord
    1241One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Ashford to Paris

Omio 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)

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€34

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€519

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€60

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€30

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3h 33m

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3h 3m

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30m

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5h 58m

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3h 58m

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2h 0m

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7h 0m

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4h 58m

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The cheapest way to travel from Ashford to Paris is a train with an average price of €34.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Ashford to Paris is by train with an average journey time of 3h 3m.

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 58m.

Bus takes on average 7h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Ashford and Paris including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Ashford to Paris among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

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.

Live departures

Ashford to Paris train times

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.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
SoutheasternP85884+Eurostar9024
On time
6:13 AM Ashford International (AFK)
8h42
3:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord
1 transfer
SoutheasternP85884+Eurostar9022
On time
6:13 AM Ashford International (AFK)
7h42
2:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord
1 transfer
SoutheasternP85884+Eurostar9060
On time
6:13 AM Ashford International (AFK)
8h11
3:24 PM Paris Gare du Nord
1 transfer
SoutheasternP90211+Eurostar9024+ThameslinkC02774
On time
6:28 AM Ashford International (AFK)
8h27
3:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord
2 transfers
SoutheasternP90211+Eurostar9022+ThameslinkC02774
On time
6:28 AM Ashford International (AFK)
7h27
2:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord
2 transfers
SoutheasternP90211+Eurostar9060+ThameslinkC02774
On time
6:28 AM Ashford International (AFK)
7h56
3:24 PM Paris Gare du Nord
2 transfers
SoutheasternP85622+Eurostar9024
On time
6:30 AM Ashford International (AFK)
8h25
3:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord
1 transfer
SoutheasternP85622+Eurostar9022
On time
6:30 AM Ashford International (AFK)
7h25
2:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord
1 transfer
SoutheasternP85622+Eurostar9060
On time
6:30 AM Ashford International (AFK)
7h54
3:24 PM Paris Gare du Nord
1 transfer
SoutheasternP85886+Eurostar90226:46 AM Ashford International (AFK)
7h09
2:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85886+Eurostar90606:46 AM Ashford International (AFK)
7h38
3:24 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85886+Eurostar90246:46 AM Ashford International (AFK)
8h09
3:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85896+Eurostar90228:16 AM Ashford International (AFK)
5h39
2:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85896+Eurostar90608:16 AM Ashford International (AFK)
6h08
3:24 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85896+Eurostar90248:16 AM Ashford International (AFK)
6h39
3:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85639+Eurostar90248:40 AM Ashford International (AFK)
6h15
3:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85639+Eurostar90228:40 AM Ashford International (AFK)
5h15
2:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85639+Eurostar90608:40 AM Ashford International (AFK)
5h44
3:24 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85906+Eurostar90609:16 AM Ashford International (AFK)
5h08
3:24 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85906+Eurostar90369:16 AM Ashford International (AFK)
8h42
6:58 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85906+Eurostar90249:16 AM Ashford International (AFK)
5h39
3:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85648+Eurostar90529:41 AM Ashford International (AFK)
12h19
11:00 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85648+Eurostar90369:41 AM Ashford International (AFK)
8h17
6:58 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85648+Eurostar90249:41 AM Ashford International (AFK)
5h14
3:55 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85651+Eurostar905410:16 AM Ashford International (AFK)
12h11
11:27 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85651+Eurostar903610:16 AM Ashford International (AFK)
7h42
6:58 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85651+Eurostar905210:16 AM Ashford International (AFK)
11h44
11:00 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85661+Eurostar905411:16 AM Ashford International (AFK)
11h11
11:27 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85661+Eurostar905211:16 AM Ashford International (AFK)
10h44
11:00 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85661+Eurostar903611:16 AM Ashford International (AFK)
6h42
6:58 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85667+Eurostar905411:40 AM Ashford International (AFK)
10h47
11:27 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85667+Eurostar903611:40 AM Ashford International (AFK)
6h18
6:58 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85667+Eurostar905211:40 AM Ashford International (AFK)
10h20
11:00 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85926+Eurostar905412:16 PM Ashford International (AFK)
10h11
11:27 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85926+Eurostar905212:16 PM Ashford International (AFK)
9h44
11:00 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85926+Eurostar903612:16 PM Ashford International (AFK)
5h42
6:58 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85674+Eurostar903612:40 PM Ashford International (AFK)
5h18
6:58 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85674+Eurostar905412:40 PM Ashford International (AFK)
9h47
11:27 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85674+Eurostar905212:40 PM Ashford International (AFK)
9h20
11:00 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85933+Eurostar90541:16 PM Ashford International (AFK)
9h11
11:27 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85933+Eurostar90401:16 PM Ashford International (AFK)
6h04
8:20 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85933+Eurostar90521:16 PM Ashford International (AFK)
8h44
11:00 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85698+Eurostar90544:39 PM Ashford International (AFK)
5h48
11:27 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85698+Eurostar90524:39 PM Ashford International (AFK)
5h21
11:00 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer
SoutheasternP85957+Eurostar90545:16 PM Ashford International (AFK)
5h11
11:27 PM Paris Gare du Nord1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Ashford to Paris

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
FranceFrance
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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.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Eurostar from Ashford to Paris trainsEurostar trains will get you between Ashford and Paris from €32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Eurostar

About
Eurostar is a high-speed international rail service connecting the UK with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany, primarily via the Channel Tunnel. Since merging with Thalys in October 2023, Eurostar now operates an expanded network across Western Europe. Known for its city-center to city-center travel, Eurostar offers a convenient and environmentally friendly alternative to flying. Passengers can enjoy amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi and power sockets at every seat. Key destinations include London, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and Cologne, with seasonal services to other locations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Eurostar Duration
2h 54m
Cheapest Eurostar Price
€19
Eurostar frequency
41 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included in standard ticket
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage areas at the end of carriages and overhead racks
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café-bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First-class passengers receive complimentary meals on some routes
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for all classes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/disembarking available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed for a fee. Large dogs not permitted except guide dogs
Quiet zone

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Euro (€)

Paris is pricier than many European cities, with higher hotel, dining, and attraction costs, though transit is good value.

Average meal costs

Budget
€10-15 for fast food or casual takeout.
Mid-range
€25-45 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
€80+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
€2.50-5 for coffee or cappuccino.

Tipping culture

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.

FAQs: Trains from Ashford to 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.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Ashford to Paris can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €19, while the average price is around €34.
The train from Ashford to Paris takes 2h 54m and runs 40 per day.
The distance by train from Ashford to Paris is 171 miles (276 km).
The first train from Ashford to Paris leaves at 5:10 AM.
The last train from Ashford to Paris leaves at 7:12 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Ashford to Paris.
There is no direct train service currently available from Ashford to Paris.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Ashford to Paris.
The cheapest way to get from Ashford to Paris is by flight, with a cost of around €32.
The train journey from Ashford to Paris offers scenic views, especially as it passes through the picturesque Kent countryside and the rolling landscapes of northern France before entering the vibrant cityscape of Paris.
A day trip from Ashford to Paris is not feasible, as the journey takes 2h 54m. However, trains are available 10 times per day for the 171 miles (276 km) journey.
In Paris, you can explore Montmartre, known for its bohemian vibe and the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, or enjoy a Seine River Cruise for unique views of the city's landmarks. Discover the lively Latin Quarter and the trendy Marais district with its boutiques and cafes. Don't miss a show at the Moulin Rouge for an extravagant cabaret experience. For sightseeing, visit the iconic Eiffel Tower, the expansive Louvre Museum, the historic Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Arc de Triomphe, each offering a glimpse into Paris's rich heritage.
Typically, 3 to 5 days in Paris is sufficient to explore major attractions like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Montmartre, and enjoy local cuisine.
Yes, you can take the train from Ashford to Paris.
Paris is within the Schengen Area. Passport and visa requirements depend on your nationality. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from Paris include Beauvais, Rouen, Reims, Tours, Orléans.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Ashford to Paris among Omio's users.
Currently, UK citizens do not need a visa for short stays (up to 90 days in a 180-day period) for tourism or business in the Schengen Area. However, the new ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) is scheduled to launch in late 2026. Once active, this digital travel authorization will be a mandatory pre-travel requirement for all UK passport holders.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
France uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most transactions, especially in cities and larger establishments, but carrying some cash is advisable for small vendors, markets, and rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.
In Paris, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like metro stations, tourist attractions, and popular shopping streets. Common scams include distraction techniques, such as people asking for signatures on petitions or offering friendship bracelets, which can lead to theft. It's also advisable to be wary of unofficial taxi drivers and avoid unlicensed cabs to prevent overcharging. Staying alert in busy places and safeguarding personal belongings helps ensure a safer visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Ashford to Paris

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.

Departure train stations in Ashford
Arrival train stations in Paris

Which Ashford station do trains to Paris leave from?

Trains from Ashford to Paris leave from Ashford International. The station is from Ashford city centre at Ashford International station, Station Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1EZ.
Ashford InternationalAshford International station, Station Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1EZ+44 3303339232ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Ashford International from Ashford city centre

Bus501, 502E, 502, 507, 501E · 2m · €3 · every ~21 min

Ashford International 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

Food and drink options are available at Ashford International.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Ashford International.

Tickets and information

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.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Ashford International: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Ashford International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

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.

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