Can we eat on UK trains?


Can we eat on UK trains? While you can bring your own food and drink (alcohol included) onto most trains, many offer some type of food and beverage either for purchase or included in your ticket price. For example, UK's LNER trains serve sandwiches, snacks, coffee, juice, and more.


What can you do while on a train?

10 Things to Do on a Long Train Journey
  1. Play a game. Few activities pass the time quicker than playing a game. ...
  2. Read a book. ...
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  4. Meditate. ...
  5. Learn a new skill. ...
  6. Learn about your destination. ...
  7. Watch a film or TV show. ...
  8. Plan your day.


Do any UK trains have dining cars?

Great Western Railway (GWR) offer something very special on certain services between Paddington, Plymouth and Swansea, a special Pullman dining car with top class service, food and wine.


Is it okay to eat on a train?

Bringing Your Food Aboard You may bring your own food and beverages onboard for consumption at your seat or private Sleeping Car accommodations. However, you can only consume food and beverages purchased in Dining and Lounge Cars in those cars.


Do trains check inside your bags?

Usually, you just hop on the train… no security checks or bag searches.


Is it rude to eat on the train in Europe?

There are no restrictions about which sort of food you can bring on board, but please be considerate of other passengers and don't take strong-smelling food on board. On intercapital and daytime ski trains; each traveller can take 4 bottles or cans of beer, or 1 bottle of wine.


Can I sit anywhere on a train UK?

If the train company does not offer seat reservations on the train you are travelling on, the reservation ticket will specify the date and time of travel. In this case, you may sit in any available seat on the specified train, appropriate to the class of your ticket.


Can you eat on the Eurostar train?

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.


What am I not allowed to bring on a train?

The following items are prohibited onboard the train: non-service animals, firearms and ammunition, hover boards, corrosive or dangerous chemicals and materials, incendiaries, martial arts and self-defense items, archery equipment, devices containing propellants, sharp objects, and similar items.


Are backpacks allowed on trains?

Each passenger may bring onboard two pieces of carry-on luggage (this includes bicycles), plus two personal items, including small bags, backpacks, laptops, and purses.


What can you not take on a train UK?

Luggage that is not permitted Items larger than 1 metre in any dimension that you cannot carry without assistance. This includes canoes, hang-gliders, large furniture and large musical instruments. Surfboards. Motorcycles, mopeds, motor scooters and motorised cycles.


What food can I take on a train?

Ideas for food to bring on 2-day train ride?
  • Packs of tuna.
  • Crackers, bagel, wrap, or some other kind of carb to eat with the tuna.
  • Vegetables such as celery sticks or carrots.
  • Fresh fruit such as bananas, oranges, apples.
  • Dried fruit, nuts, and/or homemade trail mix.


Do they serve food on trains in London?

While you can bring your own food and drink (alcohol included) onto most trains, many offer some type of food and beverage either for purchase or included in your ticket price. For example, UK's LNER trains serve sandwiches, snacks, coffee, juice, and more.


Is there a kitchen on a train?

The kitchen carriage is normally in the middle of the train so guests don't have to walk the entire length of the train to get to the dining room, Reuvers explained.


Is drinking on a train illegal UK?

It's an offence to be drunk on a train in the UK – you could be given a Penalty Notice for Disorder (PND) and fined. You can also be refused permission to travel if you're drunk. There are rail services in the UK (often longer distance routes) where buying or drinking alcohol are allowed.