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Can you drink water 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.



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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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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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There are usually sniffer dogs (with handlers) milling about. They're quite friendly but alert to dangerous substances and drugs so don't even think about it.

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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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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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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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Any quantity of inflammable substances, including empty canisters e.g. petrol, methylated spirits, paint thinners. Don't worry though, you can take nail polish and hairspray. Firelighters and lighter fuel. All flick knives, gravity knives and daggers.

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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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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. Click here to find out more about the Eurostar app. It's available for download from the App Store and Google Play.

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Exit checks are now in place when leaving the UK. 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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You can walk from one carriage to the other on Eurostar. You can get in touch with Eurostar staff by email, and enquire if your bookings can be linked, or to have your seats reassigned. The link below may be of help.

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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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Overhead racks on European trains take small & medium holdalls & suitcases up to & including backpack-size... Racks near the entrance doors will take larger items. This is Eurostar. On some trains you can fit a medium suitcase, backpack or holdall between the seat backs.

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