We recommend arriving 30 minutes prior to departure. When arriving at the station by train, our aim is to meet you on time.
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Since King's Cross does not have international trains, you do not need to go through passport control or security. I usually allow about 45 minutes, but I travel with children who need snacks and potty breaks. You can show up 30 minutes before your train departs and be just fine.
Unless you're taking the Auto Train, plan to arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure. If you need assistance with baggage and/or ticketing, we recommend you arrive 60 minutes early.
We recommend arriving 30 minutes prior to departure. When arriving at the station by train, our aim is to meet you on time. Sometimes it may take us a little longer because we often assist more than one passenger per train, but we have a service commitment to not exceed 5 minutes from arrival.
Time doesn't slow inside the train. It only slows when you look at the train from outside the train. A mosquito flying inside the train or a passenger moving inside the train appears slower to an observer standing on the ground.
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.
Avoid travelling during morning and evening rush hours (weekdays from 7am to 8.45am and 4.30pm to 6.45pm). Trains run frequently so there's no need to rush for the train, just wait for the next available service. Check the front of the train for the destination. Stand on the right when using escalators.
Trains in the UK generally stop at stations for a brief period of time, typically around 1-2 minutes for local or regional services, and up to 5-10 minutes for longer distance services.