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  • The Seat 61 guide to French train travel

    There’s certainly no need to fly to France. Not only has Eurostar captured over 70% of the London-Paris market from the airlines, one simple change of train in Lille can see you on a TGV direct to Avignon, Bordeaux,...

  • Marseille to London

    Hi all. Just wondering what the best way to book Marseille to London is. Can't be done on Loco2 just yet. Is it any cheaper to book the Eurostar bit and the TGV bit on the same site, or just break it out and use...

  • Travelling from Paris to Avignon in August

    Hi, I am travelling from Paris to Avignon and return in August, and I was experimenting with the train booking system on Loco2. When I type in the departure place, it comes out as "Paris Lyon" - does that mean that I...

  • London to Strasbourg-ish with bike

    Ok, so in typical me-style, I'm making things a bit complicated. But hopefully you'll be able to help me make them simple again... At the start of May I'm joining a friend who's cycling London to Istanbul; I...

  • Eurostar early departures March

    London>Paris Eurostar have announced that at the end of March, and into early April, trains departing from Paris to London will be departing approximately 5 minutes earlier than advertised. This means that if you have a...

  • Changing trains in Paris

    Since most journeys by train from the UK go via Paris, we've penned a quick guide to changing trains in Paris. These are the most common interchanges, i.e from Gare du Nord, but if you want advice on another route just ask....

  • London to Paris

    Best Price: From £45 one-way, £79 return Duration: Approx. 2 hours 15mins Train: Eurostar Travel tip: Eurostar, unlike some other trains can be booked 4 months in advance, so for the cheapest fare, make sure you plan...

  • London to Bordeaux

    Best price: £61 one-way, or £109 return Duration: Approx. 7 hours Travel tip: Search for trains via Lille Europe if you want to avoid the hassle of changing trains in Paris*. London to Bordeaux via Paris The quickest way to...

  • London to Nice by day or night

    Best Price: From £61 one-way, £119 return Duration: Approx. 8 hours Train: Eurostar and High-speed TGV Travel tip: Book a window seat and enjoy stunning views of Provence and the beaches and marinas of the Côte D’azur en...

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