{"id":66307,"date":"2025-09-30T17:57:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T16:57:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.latania.co.uk\/blog\/?p=66307"},"modified":"2025-10-01T15:16:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T14:16:31","slug":"eurostar-again-winter-direct-service-for-2025-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.latania.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/30\/eurostar-again-winter-direct-service-for-2025-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Eurostar (again). Winter “direct” Service for 2025\/6"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Back on the Eurostar again this afternoon. This time for a CL game with The Toon but it is looking a bit tired now. The departure and arrival stations certainly need updating but the good news is the “direct” Snow Train (it’s not, you need to change at Lille) has a Sat to Sat option not the ludicrous Sat to Sun only last season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our last trip on the Snow Train (the Ski Train was the old school overnight carnage journey with a disco carriage – glory days!): The Last Snow Train of the Season<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Still a long checkin, (longer than an easyJet flight), security delays and there’s not many train stations with motorway access like nearly all airports!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is also a massive single point of failure in that tunnel when there are technical issues, fires or strikes – there’s always another flight route \/ operator \/ country immediately available when flying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Obviously the environmental and sustainability arguments are immense to skiers but the fact that Eurostar won’t be running on renewable electricity for around another 5 years is staggering. Much reduced CO2 emissions of course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Route and schedule for 2025\/2026 season<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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  • Duration:<\/strong> The total journey takes just under 8 hours to Bourg-Saint-Maurice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Departure dates:<\/strong> For the 2025\/2026 season, trains will run every Saturday from December 20, 2025, to April 5, 2026, offering greater availability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Return options:<\/strong> A key change for 2025\/2026 is the choice of returning on either a Saturday or Sunday, offering more flexibility for travelers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Stops in France:<\/strong> After a connection at Lille, the train continues to several stations in the French Alps, including Chamb\u00e9ry, Albertville, Mo\u00fbtiers, Aime-la-Plagne, Landry, and Bourg-Saint-Maurice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Reachable resorts:<\/strong> From these stations, travelers can access major resorts such as Val d’Is\u00e8re, Tignes, Les Arcs, La Plagne, Courchevel, M\u00e9ribel, and Val Thorens via short transfers. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Key benefits<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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    • Sustainability:<\/strong> Train travel produces significantly less CO2 emissions per passenger than flying, making it a more environmentally conscious choice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Convenience:<\/strong> The service eliminates the hassles associated with flying, such as airport queues and strict liquid restrictions. Check-in times are also much shorter. (All of these could be argued though). <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Spacious luggage allowance:<\/strong> Passengers can bring two suitcases, one piece of hand luggage, and a pair of skis or a snowboard at no extra charge. This allowance is more generous than most airlines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Relaxing journey:<\/strong> The trip provides scenic views of the European countryside. Onboard amenities include ample legroom, free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and catering from the Eurostar Caf\u00e9. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Tickets and booking<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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      • Tickets went on sale:<\/strong> Tickets for the 2025\/2026 season became available on July 10, 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Fares:<\/strong> Fares start from \u00a399 each way in standard class, though peak dates tend to be more expensive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Package deals:<\/strong> Some ski tour operators, such as Inghams, offer holiday packages that include the Eurostar Snow train, transfers, and accommodation. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        Winter 2025\/2026 timetable<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

        Departs London St Pancras International on Saturday morning at 09:01 arriving Mo\u00fbtiers at 17:00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Departs Mo\u00fbtiers 14:27 arriving London 21:27 or there’s a Sunday option departing 11:35 arriving 18:57. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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