The great capital cities of London, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam are the main Eurostar destinations, with trains going seven days a week, every day except 25 December to and from St. Pancras International (known to many as Kings Cross), Gare du Nord, Brussels Midi and Amsterdam Centraal stations respectively.

No, the Eurostar is a major international high-speed rail network that connects several European countries, with its main hubs being London, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and Cologne. While it is famous for its cross-channel route through the "Chunnel" to London St. Pancras, the merger with Thalys has expanded its reach significantly across mainland Europe. In 2026, you can take direct Eurostar trains between Paris and Brussels, or Brussels and Amsterdam, without ever visiting the UK. The network serves 28 destinations across Germany, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and the UK. Seasonal routes also include the "Eurostar Snow" train to the French Alps (stopping at stations like Moûtiers and Bourg-Saint-Maurice) and summer services to the South of France, including Marseille and Avignon. Its new 2026 fleet aims to introduce even more direct routes, potentially linking London to Frankfurt and Geneva, further cementing its role as the primary "green" alternative to short-haul flights in Western Europe.