Explore Europe the easy way with Eurostar. Go direct from city centre to city centre by high-speed train on Eurostar routes between the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. Simple, smart, and speedy.
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The fastest route is to take the Eurostar from London St Pancras International Railway Station then change in Paris to catch one of the many high speed TGV trains to Turin and Milan in northern Italy. For instance, you could catch the 10.22am Eurostar and reach Turin at 9.18pm and Milan at 10.07pm.
Eurostar check-in processFrom 01 October 2021 onwards, EU, EEA and Swiss national identity cards will no longer be accepted as a travel document to enter the UK: a passport is now required. Non-EU passengers are responsible for checking if a visa is required for travel, prior to purchasing tickets.
A passport issued by an EU/EEA country will not be stamped on entry to another EU/EEA country. A passport issued by a non-EU/EEA country (United States, Australia, India ... ) will be stamped on entry to the Schengen Area (e.g. when you travel on the Eurostar from UK to France).
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.
These are the best destinations for adventure and ski enthusiasts. Moreover, Eurostar's shortest route is between London and Lille. It takes about an hour and 22 minutes to travel between these two beautiful tourist destinations.
Travelling from London to Venice by trainThe fastest trains from London to Venice take around 12 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 1,137 kilometres. On weekdays, the first train leaving London is scheduled to depart at around 05:40. The last departure is usually at around 20:01.
Train tickets were double the cost of flying, on average, while train journeys from the UK to Europe, which involves taking the often-expensive Eurostar to the continent, were four times the price of flying on average. The same went for Spain, which has a high-speed rail network with four competing brands.
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.
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.
The longest international journey by train without stopping was completed by a Eurostar train that travelled the 1,421 kms (883 miles) from London to Cannes on 16 May 2006. The train was a special service to promote the launch of the Da Vinci Code movie. Comments below may relate to previous holders of this record.
Where you print your Eurostar tickets depends on where your trip is departing from. But, whichever station you're catching the Eurostar from, you'll need to make sure you've printed your tickets at least 45 minutes beforehand - this gives you time to check in and board the train. You'll also need your ID to check in.
There are 13,500 seats available from London to Paris, and 14,000 seats available from Paris to London. There are 9,500 seats available from London to Brussels and Lille, and 12,000 seats available from Brussels and Lille to London.
ID DocumentsTo travel on Eurostar you need either a valid passport or a national identity card (EEA citizens and Swiss nationals). Babies and children must have their own valid travel documents.