How early should I arrive at the train from Paris to London?
How early should I arrive at the train from Paris to London? With Standard and Standard Premier tickets, ticket gates and checks close 30 minutes before departure. You should get to the station 45 to 60 minutes before departure, though, to clear customs and security and beat any queues. At bank holidays or weekends, check-in is a minimum 45 minutes before departure.
Do you have to go through customs from France to London?
You will pass through UK, French, Dutch or Belgian customs depending on the journey you are undertaking. From 01 October 2021 onwards, EU, EEA and Swiss national identity cards will no longer be accepted as a travel document to enter the UK: a passport is now required.
Where do you put your bags on the Eurostar?
Racks above your head on most European trains will take small & medium bags, holdalls & suitcases up to & including backpack-sized. This is a London to Paris Eurostar... Racks near the entrance doors will take larger items. This is Eurostar.
Do you have to go through customs from Paris to London train?
Check-in procedures for Eurostar trains Travelling from Paris to London requires passengers to go through Eurostar's customs and security screening at Paris Gare du Nord because the United Kingdom is not a Schengen zone country.
Which side to sit on Eurostar Paris to London?
Sitting on the right you get a quick glimpse of the see just before the tunnel. Sitting on the left you get a fleeting glimpse of Rochester and the Medway Estuary and then get to see cars looking like they are standing still as the train follows the Autoroute from Lille to Paris at 180mph!
How early should I arrive for Eurostar Paris to London?
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.
How early should I arrive for a Thalys train?
Boarding Thalys It should only take a couple of minutes, but when joining Thalys in Paris it's best to arrive at least 15-10 minutes before your train.
Can you bring water through Eurostar?
Travelling with luggage There's no restriction on liquids so you can take all your favourite toiletries.
Do you need to print Eurostar tickets?
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.
Can I bring food on Eurostar?
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.
Does a backpack count as hand luggage on Eurostar?
Luggage on the Eurostar Passengers with an adult ticket can take a maximum of two bags (up to 85cm long) including rucksacks, suitcases or ski equipment and one small item of hand luggage.
Do they check passports on Eurostar?
Your passport will be checked by UKBA security staff before being checked by French passport control. This will only take a few minutes.
Do you check bags on Eurostar?
Eurostar luggage allowance The ticket price includes 2 luggage per pax (up to 85cm long). You don't need to check in luggage as long as it's within your allowance. There is no luggage weight restriction on Eurostar; you just have to be able to carry your bags onto the train.
Do you really need to be 90 minutes early for Eurostar?
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.
How early should I get to the train station UK?
For stress-free boarding, we recommend that you arrive in the station 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time of your train.
Why do you have to arrive so early for Eurostar?
With Eurostar, border and luggage checks take place before departure, so we ask our passengers to arrive at the station early enough to complete them. These timings are just for guidance and can sometimes change.
How strict are Eurostar with luggage?
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.