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Can I take food and drink on Eurostar?

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. So why not bring a bottle too.



Yes, you are encouraged to bring your own food and drink on the Eurostar, which is one of the great perks of rail travel compared to flying. Unlike airlines, Eurostar does not have strict rules against bringing liquids, so you can bring coffee, water, or even a bottle of wine or four cans of beer per person. However, as of April 2025, there are new temporary UK government restrictions on certain food items due to "foot and mouth" disease concerns in mainland Europe. Travelers heading to London may be prohibited from bringing meat or dairy products (like ham sandwiches or certain cheeses) from the EU. On the train itself, the Eurostar Café (the onboard bar buffet) offers a variety of snacks, meals, and beverages for purchase. For those traveling in "Eurostar Premier" or "Plus" classes, high-quality meals and drinks are served directly to your seat and are included in the ticket price. Passengers are simply asked to be considerate of others by avoiding extremely strong-smelling foods in the enclosed carriage environment.

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Any alcohol is confiscated during check-in and only non-alcoholic drinks in sealed bottles are allowed to pass through security at your departure station.

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For usage on the train you can take 4 bottles/cans of beer or 1 bottle of wine per person. In closed packaging you can take: Max. 4 liters of spirits (with an alcohol percentage of 22% or higher) or max.

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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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How long does the Eurostar check-in take? 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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Your passport will be checked by UKBA security staff before being checked by French passport control. This will only take a few minutes.

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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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We have UK and European power sockets available at every seat on our trains. We also have USB sockets available in Business Premier and Standard Premier. Click here to find out more about the Eurostar app.

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How long does the Eurostar check-in take? 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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You don't need to check in luggage as long as it's within your allowance.

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The Eurostar requires passengers to wear face masks on board its services, unless they are exempt from wearing the coverings. The operator told ITV News London face coverings will remain mandatory on board and in all of its stations in the UK as well as in Europe.

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Yes, you can bring food with you for personal consumption between Folkestone & Calais, and for your onward journey. However, there are certain kinds of food that you cannot bring into the EU —use this resource on restrictions as a guide.

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Yes. There are toilets at the end of each coach, as well as disabled toilets and baby changing facilities on board. If you'd like to make sure you're sitting nearby, go to Manage a booking to choose your seat.

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Unlike airlines, we don't limit the volume of liquids you can carry, so you can take all your toiletries with you, and even squeeze in a bottle of bubbly for the trip if you like.

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Laptops and mobile phones can be used throughout the journey, so there's no need to switch them off or change any settings before you board.

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Food is permitted on any Eurostar train. There are no restrictions about which sort of food you can bring on board, but please be considerate of other passengers and don't take strong-smelling food on board. On intercapital and daytime ski trains; each traveller can take 4 bottles or cans of beer, or 1 bottle of wine.

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Carry-on and personal items must be kept with you, stored in overhead racks, under seats or designated baggage areas.

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Luggage on the Eurostar Passengers with an adult ticket can take a maximum of two bags (up to 85cm long) including rucksacks, suitcases or ski equipment and one small item of hand luggage.

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Usually, you just hop on the train… no security checks or bag searches. They do random bag checks sometimes, but they don't make everything go through security like at the airport.

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