Does the Eurostar have seat belts?

Other than that, it's a train, with most seats in the economy coaches a little more comfortable and roomy than economy on a plane, and without the pesky rules about seatbelts, electronic devices and liquids in you carry ons. Eurostar carriages aren't massively spacious, but they're bigger than London Underground cars.



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This should give you your own family space anyway. But don't leave it to the last minute. As others have said, Standard on the Eurostar is quite comfortable. I wouldn't pay more for Premier, although from time to time there are specials which make Premier fares less expensive than Standard.

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The cars board specially crafted train cars, then the train leaves, enters the tunnel and exits on the other side, where cars roll off. It is a short passage: 35 minutes only. It is not more claustrophobic than taking a metro ride. But of course, if you suffer from claustrophobia, it may be a difficult experience.

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From central London to central Paris, Eurostar is faster than flying, as well as more comfortable and convenient.

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For stress-free boarding, we recommend that you arrive in the station 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time of your train.

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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'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.

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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.

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The main difference between standard and Standard Premier is the food, closely followed by the views and extra legroom. If you want a more luxurious experience, or even if you're travelling solo and prefer a single seating arrangement, Standard Premier is well worth the upgrade.

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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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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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He admitted it was unlikely to have a knock-on impact of reducing the time for standard ticket passengers to get through UK passport control at St Pancras – typically about 15 minutes.

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Absolutely — taking the train from London to Paris is always worth it. Even if all you have is one day, you can still make it the best day ever. What is this? But if you're only visiting Paris for one day, it's best to plan your trip carefully so that you get as much out of it as you can.

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It depends which trains and what times you are looking at - Eurostar is very expensive in times of high demand because the cheap tickets get snapped up but can be relatively affordable if you choose less popular times. Sad Sprinter said: I kind of wish it was nationalised and subsidised to have cheaper fares.

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