Eurostar

The Eurostar is a trenes de alta velocidad service that connects the United Kingdom with France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

Where does the Eurostar go

In London the Eurostar station is London St. Pancras.

In Paris the Eurostar station is Gare du Nord.

In Amsterdam the Eurostar station is Amsterdam Centraal.

In Rotterdam the Eurostar station is Rotterdam Centraal.

In Brussels the Eurostar station is Midi Zuid.

It also has stations in Disneyland Paris, Avignon, Lille, Lyon, and Marseille.

Travel Times and Distances by Eurostar

The Eurostar takes just 2 hours and 20 minutes to travel from London to Paris, and only 1 hour and 57 minutes from London to Brussels.

Eurostar Prices

Standard (economy) class tickets vary depending on the schedule and current availability. Tickets can cost from €56 to €280 for the London to Paris journey.

Visit the official website to see up-to-date prices.

Day Trip to London from Paris on the Eurostar

You can purchase a tour to London from Paris with Eurostar tickets included here.

Includes round-trip EUROSTAR journey, Thames river cruise, meeting point at St. Pancras Station in London, hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour of London, and meeting point at Gare du Nord Station in Paris.

Practical Information about the Eurostar

Identification 

When boarding, you will need your ticket and your passport or identity document. If you are traveling with children, each child will need their own document, including infants.

You need a valid passport to travel between the UK and the EU.

Check the official website of the country you wish to visit to confirm whether citizens of your home country require a visa to enter.

We recommend checking in at least 30 minutes before departure, or 50 minutes on weekends and public holidays.

Niños 

Children under 4 niños menores de cuatro años viajan gratis con Eurostartravel free, so they do not need a ticket. However, they will not have an assigned seat or be entitled to luggage allowance. They must share a seat with an adult, although if you would like a seat for your child under 4 years old, it is also possible to purchase a child's ticket.

Children's tickets (ages 4 to 12) are available at special reduced fares.

Changing facilities and a café with a children's menu are available on board.

Luggage

There is no weight limit for luggage; you simply need to be able to manage your bags yourself and store them in the designated areas.

• Adults may bring 2 pieces of luggage up to 85 cm long (3 pieces with a Business Premier ticket), including backpacks, bags, suitcases, or ski equipment, plus 1 piece of hand luggage such as a handbag, laptop bag, or briefcase.
• Children with a ticket (ages 4 and over) may bring 1 piece of luggage up to 85 cm long and one hand bag.

You can also send your luggage up to a week before you travel and collect it upon arrival. It will be held at the luggage office at your destination, but only for 14 days.

Pets

Only guide dogs accredited by the following organizations are permitted on board the Eurostar: Assistance Dogs (UK), The International Guide Dog Federation, and Assistance Dogs International.

Bicycles 

Folding bicycles can be brought on any Eurostar train, provided they measure no more than 85 cm when fully folded. They must be completely covered by a protective bag, or they will not be permitted to travel. All other bicycles, along with other bulky sports equipment, must be sent via the EuroDespatch service (between €30 and €45).

Comida a bordo

The train is equipped with a café where all passengers can purchase light food and drinks. Meals and snacks are included for passengers with Premier tickets.

If you would like to find out more, check up-to-date prices, or purchase tickets, visit the official website.