Can I take food on Eurostar?

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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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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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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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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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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Please remind your customers that face masks must still be worn in our stations and on board our trains for the safety of our passengers and colleagues.

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Fruits and vegetables: Travelers are allowed to bring fresh fruits and vegetables from any country, provided that they are free from pests and diseases. Packaged food items: Non-perishable packaged food items, such as cereals, pasta, and canned goods, are generally allowed.

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When does Eurostar check-in open? 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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Can I take crackers on Eurostar? Yes, you can take one box of Christmas crackers on board since the amount of explosive material is insignificant (if any large amount were present, we would detect it in our normal screening).

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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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Our coaches are equipped with several areas for stowing luggage, including:
  1. Luggage racks above your seat.
  2. Free space on the floor between certain seats arranged back to back.
  3. Special luggage racks at the end of each coach for bigger items.


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From countries outside the EU
You cannot bring in: meat or meat products. milk or milk-based products, except powdered infant milk, infant food or special food (including pet food) needed for medical reasons.

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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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