How to get to Tignes from London

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Compare flight for London to Tignes

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Tignes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £117 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £117, while a flight costs an average of £327.

Distance: 846 km

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£204

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£327

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£117

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£124

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7h 48m

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7h 18m

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23h 35m

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12h 29m

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The cheapest way to travel from London to Tignes is a coach with an average price of £117.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Tignes:

A coach is £87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Tignes costing on average £204.

A coach is £210 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Tignes costing on average £327.

The fastest way to travel from London to Tignes is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 22m.

Other travel options to Tignes take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 48m.

Coach takes on average 23h 35m.

Yes, you can take a flight between London and Tignes.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 5h 11m sooner (7h 18m by train vs 12h 29m by car). Tickets start at around £204 compared to roughly £124 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.

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from London to Tignes

How to get to Tignes from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from London to Tignes is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Jet2.com
    6:551h55
    London
    8:50Tignes
    £381One-way
    0 changes

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  • Jet2.com
    6:551h55
    London
    8:50Tignes
    £381One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • easyJet
    15:351h40
    London
    17:15Tignes
    £741One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Jet2.com
    6:301h50
    London
    8:20Tignes
    £491One-way
    0 changes
  • easyJet
    19:151h45
    London
    21:00Tignes
    £921One-way
    0 changes
  • Vueling
    21:409h35
    London
    7:15Tignes
    £981One-way
    0 changes

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How to Travel from London to Tignes

From cobbled streets to freshly-baked croissants, there is a lot to love about France. Each day thousands make their way to the beautiful city, Tignes. For a quick connection to France, one can take a flight or train. It takes about eleven hours by train and one and a half hours by flight. The train, however, has three changes along the way while the flight stops at Geneva, so a change of transport is required.

Train: There is a train leaving London St Pancras International to Bourg-Saint-Maurice daily. The train service is run by Eurostar, TGV, and Regional. It will take an estimated eleven hours and three changes to reach Bourg-Saint-Maurice where the traveller must change mode of transport to reach Tignes.

Flight: The direct flight from London Gatwick to Geneva takes about one and a half hours. The traveller can catch a bus or train from this point to Tignes. This service is run by Vueling Airlines.

Travelling from London to Tignes: Travel Tips

  • What is the cheapest way to travel from London to Tignes? The flight is the faster option on this route as it takes about one and a half hours to get to Geneva and the traveller can get a bus or train from here to Tignes.
  • What is the fastest way to travel from London to Tignes? Taking a flight is the cheaper option when travelling from London to Tignes.

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FAQs: London to Tignes

Travel to Tignes easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Tignes.

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You can travel between London and Tignes by flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Tignes is a coach with an average price of £117.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Tignes:

A coach is £87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Tignes costing on average £204.

A coach is £210 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Tignes costing on average £327.

The fastest way to travel from London to Tignes is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 22m.

Other travel options to Tignes take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 48m.

Coach takes on average 23h 35m.

The London to Tignes distance is approximately 846 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Tignes is:
  • Around 113 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Tignes as scheduled services by flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Tignes:
  • Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Aime-la-Plagne.
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Tignes Val Claret, Route du Golf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Tignes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Tignes by coach.
  • Travel with Jet2.com, BA Euroflyer, Indigo Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Luxair, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Iberia, easyJet to go to Tignes by flight.
  • Travel with Eurostar, SNCF to go to Tignes by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Tignes:
  • 38 direct flights per day with Jet2.com, BA Euroflyer, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, British Airways, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from London to Tignes often also extend their vacation to go to Geneva, Lyon, Paris, Geneva International Airport, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tignes and these popular destinations at a great price.
To travel from London to Tignes, you can take a flight.
In Tignes, you can explore a variety of activities such as ice diving beneath the frozen surface of Tignes Lake, mountain biking on challenging trails, and hiking to discover breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife. Paragliding offers an unforgettable aerial view of the stunning alpine scenery, while rock climbing provides routes for various skill levels. Notable sights include Tignes Ski Resort, Lac de Tignes, Tignespace, Glacier de la Grande Motte, and Bike Park Tignes, each offering unique experiences from winter sports to panoramic views and modern facilities.
Typically, 3 to 5 days in Tignes is ideal to enjoy skiing, explore the local area, and experience the après-ski scene.

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