Is Trainline cheaper than Eurostar?

Both sites are good, both allow you to book multiple train operators' tickets across much of western Europe, in plain English, in multiple currencies, with no card payment problems. As both sites source fares from the same operator ticketing systems, prices should be the same.



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Trainline rely entirely on making sales to people who fall for their adverts. On the contrary, whether you are buying in advance or on the day (which may be more expensive), it is always cheaper to use the actual operators' websites or book at a station.

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The trainline is a reseller/agent so although the fares are usually the same, you may other charges such as booking fees/credit card fees and delivery fees and may miss any special promotional fares. There is no point in booking through them.

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We do charge delivery fees for any tickets sent to you in the post and we may charge a fee for tickets collected at the station.

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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.

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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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But then, why has the Eurostar train company decided to stop the famous service, coveted by many British people? The company points out financial issues caused by the covid-19 pandemic and new logistics related to Brexit.

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“In my opinion, the best days of the week to buy train tickets are Tuesdays and Wednesdays,” said Miller. “These days tend to have lower demand for train travel compared to weekends or Mondays. Therefore, purchasing tickets on weekdays, such as Tuesday or Wednesday, can often result in better deals.

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Make it midweek Savvy travellers know that the cheapest Eurostar tickets are usually for trains on Tuesday and Wednesday. It isn't only the fare that's a bargain, the hotels are too.

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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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Unless you book well in advance, the cost of traveling to Paris on the Eurostar is more expensive than flying.

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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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Fewer people take Eurostar than before. Bankruptcy is possible. “... part of the problem was that the company was seen in the UK as a French business that was not supported by the British, and in France as a UK-based business not aided by the French.”

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The main contenders are Omio, Rail Europe and Trainline. Those three are all legitimate companies, and established ticket resellers for European train tickets. (They're official partners of the European national train companies.) And they all put you on the same trains!

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