How do I check my seat on Eurostar?

Simply log in to Manage your Booking at any time to change seats. You'll find the change seats option under your train details. To see which way your seat is facing, check the arrows on the seat plan. Then simply sit back and enjoy the ride.



To check your seat on the Eurostar in 2026, the most direct method is using the Eurostar mobile app or the "Manage Your Booking" section on the official website. Once you log in with your six-character booking reference (PNR) and your surname, your digital ticket will display your Carriage (Coach) number and Seat number. If you haven't boarded yet, you can also use this portal to change your seat for free, provided there is availability in your class of service. A high-value tip for 2026: Eurostar has integrated more "seat map" functionality, allowing you to see if you are in a "solo" seat, a "club-four" table, or near the luggage racks. If you are already at the station, your seat information is also printed on your physical boarding pass and displayed on the screens above the platforms. For those using a Eurail or Interrail pass, your seat must be reserved separately, and that specific reservation document will contain your confirmed seat assignment for the cross-channel journey.

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All Eurostar tickets include a specific reserved seat, and initially you'll be allocated seats.

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Can I choose a specific seat? Not while you're making a reservation. Your seat will be automatically assigned when you complete your reservation. You may change your assigned seat at any time after your booking is complete using interactive seat maps on the Amtrak app or on Amtrak.com.

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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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Items containing incapacitating substances such as gas guns, tear gas sprays, mace, CS gas, phosphorus, acid and other dangerous chemicals that could be used to maim or disable. Any quantity of inflammable substances, including empty canisters e.g. petrol, methylated spirits, paint thinners.

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Our trains have free wi-fi throughout. To connect, choose EurostarTrainsWiFi then go to register.onboard.eurostar.com to get started.

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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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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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What if I miss my Eurostar / National Rail journey as a result of delay? If you miss your Eurostar service as a result of delays or cancellations to your National Rail service on your outbound journey you will be placed on the next available service to your Continental destination at no extra charge.

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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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Depending on the carrier, changing paid seats after booking may or may not be supported. In particular, some Direct Payment Carriers may not permit changing paid seats after booking, or may have specific requirements for changing seats.

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