Trains to the north of FranceHead to Paris in style and comfort with Eurostar. Hop on the train at London St Pancras and, in just 2 hours 16 minutes, you'll be arriving in the heart of Paris.
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Travelling from London to Paris with us is simple, smart, and speedy. Go direct from city centre to city centre in just 2hrs 16mins. And whether you're going for work or play, we'll get you there feeling relaxed and rested.
Which train companies operate between London and Paris? Only one passenger train company is able to use the Chunnel, and that is the Eurostar train. The high-speed train goes directly from London St.Pancras Station to Paris Gare du Nord.
The tunnel is 50 Km long, it does go under the sea bed, not through the water. From memory you are underground for about 20 minutes (line speed is 160 Km/h in the tunnel apparently). Fortunately the Eurostar does not go underwater as it is not waterproof.
What does the Eurotunnel look like underwater? This may be a disappointing answer, but you can't actually see the sea from the Eurostar. When you go through the tunnel and look out of the window, all you can see is your reflection in the glass because it's quite dark outside.
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.
The comfort level of Eurostar train, affordable prices, fast speed and luxurious service makes it a winner over all other travel option like ferries, buses and flights.
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.
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.
What's the major difference between first class and second class seating on the Eurostar? The first class seats are more comfortable and there is more room between them. Unless money is no object, don't bother with the first class on Eurostar. You'd have to look pretty hard to tell the two classes apart.
Eurostar. City centre to city, the Eurostar is quicker. Overall journey times between the centre of London and Paris is under 3.5 hours including transfers to the station and check in times. The Eurostar train journey itself takes generally takes under 2 hours 20 minutes for the 307 mile run.
Passports are required for all passengers travelling to the UK, including children. Your passport doesn't need to be valid for a minimum number of months to travel, as long as it's valid for the length of your stay in the UK.
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. If you don't have a passport yet or your passport needs renewing, please allow plenty of time to apply before your trip.