Are Eurostar trains punctual?

At Eurostar we set ourselves high standards of train punctuality and make every effort to get passengers to their destination on time. Our 2023 target is to ensure: 76% of trains arrive within 5 minutes of their scheduled arrival time. 86% of trains arrive within 15 minutes of their scheduled arrival time.



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90%-95% of Eurostar trains arrive on time or within 15 minutes, whilst competing short-haul flights typically manage only 65-70% measured by the same standard.

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The check-in procedure for Eurostar train journeys takes roughly 20 minutes from start to finish, and depending on the class you're travelling in, it's recommended that you arrive at least 90 minutes before your Eurostar train leaves.

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London and South East, together with regional and Scotland operators reached an average punctuality of more than 93 percent during the same period.

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The Elizabeth line is the busiest train line in the country, carrying more than 700,000 passengers a day at the busiest times. About 4.1m journeys a week are made on the line. Greater Anglia trains were the most punctual, with 87.7 per cent arriving on time.

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Check-in for Eurostar journeys opens an hour and 15 minutes before departure. We recommend that you arrive at least 90 minutes prior to your train leaving so you can have a stress-free check-in.

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With Eurostar, border and luggage checks take place before departure, so we ask our passengers to arrive at the station early enough to complete them. These timings are just for guidance and can sometimes change.

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Sometimes but not often. It is usually reliable BUT I've had two occasions where I was significantly delayed. On one occasion a train ahead of mine derailed; because of this, the train I was on departed late, could not travel at full speed, and there was single tracking around the area of the derailment.

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A cut in the number of border officials means it takes nearly 30% longer to process passengers leaving St Pancras International than before Brexit and the pandemic. Also contributing to the delay is the post-Brexit requirement to stamp UK passports for outbound travel.

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What if I miss my Eurostar / National Rail journey as a result of delay? If you miss your Eurostar service as a result of delays or cancellations to your National Rail service on your outbound journey you will be placed on the next available service to your Continental destination at no extra charge.

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Fares from London to Paris or Brussels start at £52 one-way or £78 return. Standard Premier (1st class) fares start at £115 one-way, £199 return. Fares work like air fares. Prices increase as departure date approaches and the cheaper seats sell out, so book early.

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On Eurostar there's no weight limit for your luggage, but you must be able to carry and lift your bags safely on your own, as there is no porter service at the station and our teams are unfortunately unable to help with luggage. Each bag can be up to 85cm long at its widest point and should be clearly labelled.

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Can I take food on board? Absolutely. You can bring your own food on European and London routes. And unlike in the sky, we won't restrict you with stifling rules on liquids.

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Our trains are fully booked Weekends and bank holidays in particular are always very busy so try looking at another date if you can.

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Our trains have free wi-fi throughout. To connect, choose EurostarTrainsWiFi then go to register.onboard.eurostar.com to get started.

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Japanese Trains Are The Most Punctual Japan's train system is legendary for its punctuality.

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What is the most delayed train in the UK? If you're going for a night train, make sure you schedule in some extra time. The operator with the most delays in the UK is Caledonian Sleeper, which had 14.70% of its trains late by at least 3 minutes during the first quarter of 2020/2021.

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British trains are not actually often delayed. Over 90% of trains run on time, that is within 5mins of their scheduled time, and most of those that are “on time are bang on time.

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