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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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. And if you've picked up a coffee at the station, just pop it in the special tray and we'll hand it back on the other side of security.
More prohibited itemsUnlicensed firearms, including replicas and de-activated firearms. Imitation or toy guns that have the appearance of a genuine weapon. Ammunition of any calibre and in any quantity.
Using your IQOS and all e-cigarettes and vapes on Eurostar services is strictly prohibited. When at the customs security gate, your IQOS should be placed in a tray in the same way as other electronic devices such as iPads, phones and laptops to pass through the scanner.
Alcohol and tobaccoThere are limits on how much tobacco you can bring into the UK for personal use or as a gift without paying tax and duty charges. The duty-free tobacco allowance for customers aged 17 or over is: 200 cigarettes or. 100 cigarillos or.
Items containing incapacitating substances such as gas guns, tear gas sprays, mace, CS gas, phosphorus, acid and other dangerous chemicals that could be used to maim or disable. Any quantity of inflammable substances, including empty canisters e.g. petrol, methylated spirits, paint thinners.
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.
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.
The security check is similar to what happens at an airport with all luggage going through the x-ray machine (so you have to be able to lift it!), and passengers walking through a metal detector.
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.
Please make sure that you don't go over the luggage allowance and that you don't bring anything which is prohibited. There are no weight restrictions, as long as you can safely lift and carry your luggage by yourself. If you have a pacemaker, please inform the security team before going through the metal detector.
All Eurostar tickets include a specific reserved seat, and initially you'll be allocated seats. When you buy tickets at www.eurostar.com, you can change your allocated seats by clicking Change seats after payment and selecting specific seats from a numbered seating plan.
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.
Rail travel is generally more relaxed than air travel and you're less likely to have to take your shoes off. There's also no 100ml limit for liquids so you're free to stock up on perfume while in Paris, or gin while in London.