This one is aimed particularly at our "local" members.

Can anyone tell me roughly how long it takes from Le Mans to Paris. I would be travelling up to Paris on Wednesday morning (11th) returning that same evening. I'd also appreciate it of someone could tell me how far the station is from the track. Also, can you just turn up and buy a ticket or do you need to reserve a seat in advance.

Thanks in advance, all help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks Stu, that's really helpful  

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I had some air miles one year and thought "that would be a great way to travel"

Made the mistake of not finding out about the TGV and booking, cant remember the details, but it was 12 years ago, but got the TGV to LM, and ended up on the "stop every station on the route" on the way back to Paris.  Eventually got to Charles de Gaulle airport the minute the flight was due to leave to find banners saying "air traffic control dispute - flight cancelled" everywhere.  God bless the socialists    We ended up getting a flight home to Birmingham International via Glasgow.....!