How early to get to Kings Cross for train?
How early to get to Kings Cross for 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.
Is food free on LNER?
First Class tickets offer you compliementary food and drink (including an alchoholic tipple from 11:30am (when available). We serve three menus depending on the train you are travelling on, but our drinks are always the same.
How early should you arrive for a train?
Train crews will direct you to the appropriate car and will help with your luggage. When should I arrive at the station? Unless you're taking the Auto Train, plan to arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure. If you need assistance with baggage and/or ticketing, we recommend you arrive 60 minutes early.
How early should I get to the train station in London?
We recommend arriving 30 minutes prior to departure. When arriving at the station by train, our aim is to meet you on time. Sometimes it may take us a little longer because we often assist more than one passenger per train, but we have a service commitment to not exceed 5 minutes from arrival.
How early should I arrive for Eurostar London?
When does Eurostar check-in open? 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.
Do you get food on Eurostar?
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 are train peak hours?
About railroad fares Peak fares are charged during business rush hours on any weekday train scheduled to arrive in NYC terminals between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. or depart NYC terminals between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Is LNER or Trainline cheaper?
LNER eill be cheaper, simply because you don't pay booking fees. Give it a few days. Trainline aka nationalrail.com is merely a third party advertising agency which charges commission. Like other agencies it has paid access to the one ticket computer server which all Rail Operators, the companies that run trains, use.
What are off-peak rules in London?
In general, Off-Peak hours begin at 09:30 from Monday to Friday in cities and large towns, and at 09:00 everywhere else. If your train is scheduled to depart after this time, you can travel with an Off-Peak ticket. Weekends and bank holidays are Off-Peak all day.
How early can you board LNER train?
In Edinburgh and London, you can usually board an LNER train around 20 minutes before the train leaves. Before that time, the platform number won't be advertised on any screens, but you might find a slow trickle of people wandering over earlier as some apps/sites will show it before the station boards do!
Can I take 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.
Where do I put my luggage on Eurostar?
- Luggage racks above your seat.
- Free space on the floor between certain seats arranged back to back.
- Special luggage racks at the end of each coach for bigger items.
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 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.