What is Eurostar first class like?

Dedicated priority lanes. Three-course meal designed by Raymond Blanc, served with champagne. Extra spacious comfortable seats. Exclusive lounges in London, Paris and Brussels and access to NS International lounges in Amsterdam and Rotterdam.



Eurostar offers two tiers of "first class" experience: Eurostar Plus (formerly Standard Premier) and the top-tier Eurostar Premier (formerly Business Premier). Both offer significantly more legroom and wider, more comfortable seats than standard class, arranged in a 2-1 configuration to allow for more space and privacy. Eurostar Plus includes a light meal and drinks served at your seat, making it ideal for leisure travelers wanting extra comfort. However, Eurostar Premier is the true "first-class" experience, offering a 15-minute express check-in, access to exclusive lounges with complimentary cocktails and snacks, and a three-course gourmet meal designed by world-class chefs, served with champagne. Premier tickets are also fully flexible, allowing for last-minute changes or refunds. Both classes provide free Wi-Fi, at-seat power sockets, and a more serene, quiet cabin atmosphere compared to the often crowded standard coaches. For those traveling between London, Paris, Brussels, or Amsterdam, these premium tiers turn a simple transit into a high-end culinary and relaxation experience that rivals short-haul business class flights.

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The differences between each class largely come down to the amount of space you have in your seat, food services, power supply options and lighting. All Eurostar carriages come with free Wi-Fi regardless of which class you are traveling in.

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The seats are exactly the same for standard premier and business premier, it is the level of service and food that differs. The whole carriage is either business premier or standard premier, the classes are not mixed in one carriage. For many trains, only the front carriage will be reserved for business premier.

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Standard class seats on the e320 and refurbished e300 trains can be reclined slightly, for posture rather than sleeping. Standard class seating on a Eurostar e320.

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This should give you your own family space anyway. But don't leave it to the last minute. As others have said, Standard on the Eurostar is quite comfortable. I wouldn't pay more for Premier, although from time to time there are specials which make Premier fares less expensive than Standard.

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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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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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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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Is it worth the extra money to upgrade from Standard to Standard Premier? I would say yes, because in Standard Premier, you can get a face-to-face seat with just the two of you, which makes the journey more romantic. We have always done Standard Premier, and have felt that it was a value to us.

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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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But there is added comfort in full class, and given the nominal price differnce and your travel companions, I would suggest that you choose first class. There's somewhat more room in first class and the seats are *supposed* to be slightly more comfortable. You can't be served a meal at your seat in second class.

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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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Yes. Train journeys are thirsty work, so we have all your food and drink needs covered. Eurostar Café offers a wide range of meals, snacks and drinks. If you are travelling in Premium, a catering service at your seat is included with your booking.

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Book early to get the best prices 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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Travel services by Eurostar You will have to drop off the item at our luggage area before heading to the departures. Items will be handed back on the platform upon arrival so make sure you only bring what you can safely carry. No trolley will be provided. Maximum weight for registered luggage is 30kg.

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What are the benefits of using the Eurostar train? Fast and efficient travel: The Eurostar train is one of the fastest ways to travel between cities in Europe. The high-speed trains offer a comfortable and efficient way to travel between London, Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam.

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Visiting our lounges Our exclusive lounges are the perfect place for working, networking or unwinding before boarding your train. You'll find them in our London, Paris and Brussels train stations, where they're open to our Business Premier and Premium customers, as well as our Carte Blanche and Etoile members.

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Our onboard alcohol policy We also have the right to refuse access to our services if a traveller's physical or mental state is affected by alcohol or drugs. Typically, we limit consumption on board to: 4 bottles / cans of beer or 1 bottle of wine per person. No large bottles of spirits.

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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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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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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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Eurostar trains are for foot passengers only, so are ideal if you don't need or want a vehicle for your trip. Eurotunnel Le Shuttle carries freight and all forms of vehicle, including cars, motorbikes, campervans, caravans, coaches and lorries.

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