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Is the upgrade worth it on Eurostar?

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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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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Book early to get the best prices Don't worry if you're still deciding on the exact dates. With Eurostar, you can book tickets up to 120 days in advance and the earlier you book, the better value the fares.

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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.

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Business Premier tickets are Eurostar's first-class offering for passengers who wish to travel in the highest levels of comfort. They're usually the most expensive tickets available to buy, but they do offer plenty of flexibility and the best in onboard facilities.

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Sometimes First Class can turn out to be even cheaper than standard. However, the extra benefits vary from just an antimacassar, to extra seating area, reclining seats, more convenient luggage space, and inclusive food and drink.

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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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To upgrade on eurostar.com, simply sign in to Manage a booking to change your ticket. Otherwise, arrive at the station a little earlier than usual and go to the Eurostar ticket office. Upgrades are subject to availability and payment of any difference in fare (per person per leg of journey) so the price may vary.

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Eurostar e320 travel guide: On these 320 trains, the Business Premier/Standard Premier seats are located in coaches 1 - 3 and 14-16, while standard class is located in coaches 4 - 7 and 10-13.

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FAQs. Why is business class so expensive? Business class offers perks like priority boarding, comfortable seats with extra legroom, gourmet food service, premium beverages, access to lounges and more, depending on the airline. This is why it costs more than an economy ticket.

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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.

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Thanks to the fast and efficient Eurostar train, it's never been easier to visit Paris for a day. The train takes just two hours and 20 minutes. Honestly, one day isn't enough for Paris — ideally, you should spend as much time there as you can. I would gladly stay in Paris for weeks on end.

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First class creates a sense of exclusivity and high prices are necessary to maintain luxurious standards. When someone does sit in first class, they feel like they're getting outsized value, whether in the form of an upgrade, award, or discounted first-class ticket, writes Schlappig.

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“While we expected some variation, particularly with the longer flights, it was interesting to see that a first-class upgrade costs an average of anywhere between $93 to $658.” Overall, the study found that on average, passengers pay $262.97 on each one-way flight for first-class cabins, and more than $525 to go round- ...

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There's 3 types of tickets on Eurostar trains: Standard, Standard Premier and Business Premier. Only a Business Premier ticket will get you access. An AMEX Platinum charge card will get 1 person into the lounge, but no guests. If your partner has a supplementary card, then they'll also get access.

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Standard Premier includes:
  • 2 pieces of luggage + 1 hand luggage.
  • Unlimited ticket exchanges up to 7 days before departure*
  • A light meal and drinks served at your seat.
  • Extra spacious seats.


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Food in Standard Premier Enjoy tasty and well-balanced meals that are served at your seat. Our Standard Premier menus will satisfy your appetite morning, noon or night.

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Find Eurostar tickets which are sold as part of a hotel package. You can stay as many nights as you like at a hotel of your choice. This can be a good way of getting cheap Eurostar tickets when other places are sold out, or have very high prices.

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The reason is that the cheap return tickets have to be used on the specified train and cannot be transferred without paying more money. The single tickets generally have no restrictions on them so you can use any train on that route or get a refund if you don't use it.

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Exit checks are now in place when leaving the UK. 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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