How early should I get to Kings Cross before my train?
How early should I get to Kings Cross before my train? Distances from the concourse to trains can be lengthy at London King's Cross, so to assist you in a timely and safe manner we would request our passengers to arrive in good time. We recommend arriving 30 minutes prior to departure.
What do you do before getting on a train?
Pack all of your luggage so that you can easily have everything you'll need with you. Make sure that you can quickly pack the things that you might need to put in at the last available second. Make sure to have a good breakfast, lunch or dinner before you start your journey.
Is 10 minutes enough time to change trains?
There's also no reason to believe they are not within short walk, so 9-10 minutes are totally fine.
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.
What is the difference between St Pancras and St Pancras International?
St Pancras railway station (/'pæ?kr?s/), also known as London St Pancras or St Pancras International and officially since 2007 as London St Pancras International, is a central London railway terminus on Euston Road in the London Borough of Camden.
What is the best time to take the train on London?
Avoid travelling during morning and evening rush hours (weekdays from 7am to 8.45am and 4.30pm to 6.45pm). Trains run frequently so there's no need to rush for the train, just wait for the next available service. Check the front of the train for the destination. Stand on the right when using escalators.
Do you have to be early to the train station?
Plan to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before your train is scheduled to depart (Auto Train passengers should arrive at the station at least two hours prior to departure).
What happens if you are late for Eurostar?
Generally, if you'd left enough time had the delay not happened, Eurostar will re-book you onto the next available service. If you're delayed getting to the Eurostar station by something other than a train, YMMV, so it's probably best to leave more time for that.
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.
Do they check your passport on the Eurostar?
Your passport will be checked by UKBA security staff before being checked by French passport control. This will only take a few minutes.