What is the quietest time to travel Eurostar?

Eurostar recommends that you get to London St Pancras around an hour and 15 minutes before departure. This will give you enough time to clear security and passport control (for both the UK and France), and then wait in the departure lounge until the platform is announced.



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Our trains are fully booked Weekends and bank holidays in particular are always very busy so try looking at another date if you can.

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Think of the Eurostar train as an inter-country commuter service... so at peak commuting hours (early morning, late afternoon, early evening) it's expensive and busy.

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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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I've taken both the Eurostar train and flown to Paris from London several times. While it can cost more, I prefer traveling by Eurostar, which is much better for the environment. Eurostar is rarely delayed and the check-in process is way less stressful than at airports.

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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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Like airlines, Eurostar uses dynamic pricing: the prevailing fare level depends on demand. For every departure, the train operator decides how many seats it wants to sell at each price level, and when the cheaper tickets sell out, the price rises.

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Eurostar. City centre to city, the Eurostar is quicker. Overall journey times between the centre of London and Paris is under 3.5 hours including transfers to the station and check in times. The Eurostar train journey itself takes generally takes under 2 hours 20 minutes for the 307 mile run.

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Eurostar passengers require a valid passport or identity card. You will pass through UK, French, Dutch or Belgian customs depending on the journey you are undertaking.

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You can start making your reservations up to 6 months in advance. Being a popular high-speed train, it sells out fast, and taking into account that Eurostar has limited Pass holder seats that sell out quickly, it is highly recommended to book reservations for this train as far in advance as possible.

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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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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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What's the major difference between first class and second class seating on the Eurostar? The first class seats are more comfortable and there is more room between them. Unless money is no object, don't bother with the first class on Eurostar. You'd have to look pretty hard to tell the two classes apart.

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The comfort level of Eurostar train, affordable prices, fast speed and luxurious service makes it a winner over all other travel option like ferries, buses and flights.

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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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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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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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On Eurostar there's no weight limit for your luggage, but you must be able to carry and lift your bags safely on your own, as there is no porter service at the station and our teams are unfortunately unable to help with luggage. Each bag can be up to 85cm long at its widest point and should be clearly labelled.

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