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The train manager will check your ticket en route, so please make sure you have it to hand. If you're travelling on a special fare, you'll need to show any relevant documents. Your ticket is only valid on the train you've booked.
13.3 Tickets already partly used, or made out in a passenger's name, are non-transferable and may only be used by the person for whom the ticket has been purchased. Tickets may not be offered for sale except by Eurostar International Limited or its authorised agents.
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.
Any other weapon made, adapted or intended for use as an offensive weapon. Alcohol that is in excess of our alcohol policy. Any item of furniture. Perishable items such as meat, fish and dairy products.
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. I took a Eurostar in January 2023 and this was still the case. You could even visit and watch watch people scanning in their tickets – no names needed.
You must validate (composter) all French train tickets before you board a train unless you have printed your ticket off at home or downloaded it on your mobile phone. Tickets that are bought or exchanged at a station self-service machine in the hour before you travel may be validated automatically, according to SNCF.
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.
The reason is that the cheap return tickets have to be used on the specified train and cannot be transferred without paying more money. The single tickets generally have no restrictions on them so you can use any train on that route or get a refund if you don't use it.
Fares from London to Paris or Brussels start at £52 one-way or £78 return. Standard Premier (1st class) fares start at £115 one-way, £199 return. Fares work like air fares. Prices increase as departure date approaches and the cheaper seats sell out, so book early.
Entering or leaving the Schengen Area, or between other countries there are ID (passport) checks. Usually these are done on the train, you do not have to get off the train. The Eurostar between London and Paris / Brussels is a special case. Passports are checked before getting on the train, both exit and entry checks.
Luggage on the EurostarPassengers 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.
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.
Boarding guaranteeIf you'd like to switch for an earlier or later train on the day you're travelling, we guarantee to find you a seat, even if Business Premier is full. Unfortunately, we're unable to offer this guarantee for trains to and from the Netherlands.