Can you take your own water bottle 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 can absolutely take your own water bottle on the Eurostar in 2026, and unlike air travel, there are no restrictions on liquids. You can bring a full 1.5-liter bottle of water, a thermos of hot coffee, or even a bottle of wine or cider through the security check at London St. Pancras, Paris Gare du Nord, or Brussels Midi. The security process for Eurostar is much more "relaxed" than an airport; while your bags go through an X-ray machine and you walk through a metal detector, you do not have to remove liquids from your bag or follow the "100ml rule." This is a significant advantage for 2026 travelers looking to save money, as the food and drinks at the onboard "Café Métropole" can be quite pricey. A "pro-tip" is to bring a reusable insulated bottle; most Eurostar stations now have free water refill stations, allowing you to stay hydrated throughout your journey under the English Channel without contributing to single-use plastic waste.

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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.

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More prohibited items Unlicensed 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.

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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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Our free wi-fi uses 3G and 4G signals en route.

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Eurostar recommends that you get to London St Pancras around an hour and 15 minutes before departure. This will give you enough time to clear security and passport control (for both the UK and France), and then wait in the departure lounge until the platform is announced.

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Check that you have a clear page in your passport, as it will need to be stamped with your travel date when you're travelling to and from the EU.

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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, you can. There are no food restrictions, so you're allowed to bring your own food from home or other retailer on the Eurostar.

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Yes. Train journeys are thirsty work, so we have all your food and drink needs covered. Eurostar Café offers a wide range of meals, snacks and drinks. If you are travelling in Premium, a catering service at your seat is included with your booking.

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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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Eurostar food: Standard class You'll find the popular Café Métropole in the middle of the Eurostar trains. Here, standard class passengers can choose from a great sections of sandwiches, snacks, hot and cold drinks and alcoholic beverages from leading café Benugo.

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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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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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Where you print your Eurostar tickets depends on where your trip is departing from. But, whichever station you're catching the Eurostar from, you'll need to make sure you've printed your tickets at least 45 minutes beforehand - this gives you time to check in and board the train. You'll also need your ID to check in.

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No, but do bring your passport when you travel as it'll be checked by UK and French authorities before you board....

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ID Documents To travel on Eurostar you need either a valid passport or a national identity card (EEA citizens and Swiss nationals). Babies and children must have their own valid travel documents.

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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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Passport control is a totally separate process, and passport control only wants to see passports. On board Eurostar, staff don't check tickets (because you've already scanned yours in to get entry to the departure lounge and platforms), let alone ask names.

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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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“Our cutting-edge on-board entertainment system sets a new benchmark for short haul travel, offering customers an extensive range of free games, films and TV shows direct to their device. By partnering with ITV, we are pleased to bring our travellers even more choice as they sit back and relax on board our new trains.

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