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Where do I catch the Eurostar in London?

London St Pancras Station | Train Stations | Eurostar.



In London, the exclusive terminus for all Eurostar high-speed services is St Pancras International Station. This historic and architecturally stunning Victorian station is located in the King's Cross area of central London. To board, you must head to the dedicated Eurostar Departures area, located on the lower ground floor of the station. Unlike domestic UK trains, Eurostar requires you to clear security and passport control before boarding, as you are traveling outside the UK (even though you remain in the same station). It is essential to arrive at least 60 to 90 minutes before your departure time to navigate these checks. The station is exceptionally well-connected, sitting directly adjacent to King's Cross Station, which serves six London Underground lines (Victoria, Piccadilly, Northern, Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan). Travelers can easily reach St Pancras from almost anywhere in London. Once through security, you will find a departure lounge with shops and cafes before being called to the platforms located on the upper level of the station.

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Where does the Eurostar leave from in Paris? We have direct routes to London from Paris Gare du Nord and passengers have a choice from up to 10 trains a day.

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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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How long does the Eurostar check-in take? 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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Quick and easy. When travelling on our trains (except to and from London), just look for your train on the departure board and head straight to the platform. For stress-free boarding, we recommend that you arrive in the station 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time of your train.

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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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Which train companies operate between London and Paris? Only one passenger train company is able to use the Chunnel, and that is the Eurostar train. The high-speed train goes directly from London St. Pancras Station to Paris Gare du Nord.

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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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Kings Cross Station and St. Pancras International are two separate stations, leading to different retailers. They're just across the road from each other.

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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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Check that you have a clear page in your passport, as it will need to be stamped with your travel date when you're travelling to and from the EU.

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What if I miss my Eurostar / National Rail journey as a result of delay? If you miss your Eurostar service as a result of delays or cancellations to your National Rail service on your outbound journey you will be placed on the next available service to your Continental destination at no extra charge.

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How long does the Eurostar check-in take? 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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Passport control is a totally separate process, and passport control only wants to see passports. On board Eurostar, staff don't check tickets (because you've already scanned yours in to get entry to the departure lounge and platforms), let alone ask names.

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