Travelling from London to Paris with us is simple, smart, and speedy. Go direct from city centre to city centre in just 2hrs 16mins. And whether you're going for work or play, we'll get you there feeling relaxed and rested.
Where Do Eurostar Trains Depart From? On the London-Paris route, Eurostar trains travel between St.Pancras International Rail Station in central London to Gare du Nord in central Paris. London Underground (subway) and Paris Metro trains frequently serve the stations, making it easy to get to your departure point.
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.
So far as times are concerned, although the flight is a little over an hour, you have to factor in the fact that Eurostar drops you in the centre of PAris, with no immigration procedures to worry about, whereas you need to allow best part of 20 mins to get through passport control at the airport plus another 30 mins or ...
Paris Gare du Nord Train StationGare du Nord (or Paris Nord), built between 1861 and 1864, is the busiest railway station in Europe. It's the main station for trains to North France and also for the Eurostar from London, Lille and Brussels. It runs both TGV trains and SNCF trains.
In Paris, the train stations can be much larger and somewhat confusing. If you're unfamiliar with the station in Paris, you should arrive from 45 – 60 minutes before departure time. Just like in an airport, there are arrival and departure boards.
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.
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.
Absolutely — taking the train from London to Paris is always worth it. Even if all you have is one day, you can still make it the best day ever. What is this? But if you're only visiting Paris for one day, it's best to plan your trip carefully so that you get as much out of it as you can.
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.
Passport checks used to be carried on the international Eurostar train, but all formalities are now carried out before boarding. At some border crossings, the train stops twice. First on one side of the border for checks and then on the other side for a second set of checks.