Where is the cafe on Eurostar?
Where is the cafe on Eurostar? Eurostar food: Standard class You'll find the popular Café Métropole in the middle of the Eurostar trains. Here, standard class passengers can choose from a great sections of sandwiches, snacks, hot and cold drinks and alcoholic beverages from leading café Benugo.
What is the difference between standard and standard premier on Eurostar?
Standard Premier: The main difference between the Standard Eurostar class's seating and Standard Premier's is that there are single seats available. There's also extra legroom, and the table seating has a bigger extendable table that pulls out if required.
Is Eurostar comfortable?
Relax in your comfortable, spacious seat and take advantage of the catering delivered directly to you whenever you feel peckish. You'll also have access to Eurostar lounges as you wait to board.
How far in advance do you have to be at the Eurostar?
Eurostar recommends that you get to London St Pancras around an hour and 15 minutes before departure. This will give you enough time to clear security and passport control (for both the UK and France), and then wait in the departure lounge until the platform is announced.
What happens if you miss the Eurostar?
What if I miss my Eurostar / National Rail journey as a result of delay? If you miss your Eurostar service as a result of delays or cancellations to your National Rail service on your outbound journey you will be placed on the next available service to your Continental destination at no extra charge.
What not to take on Eurostar?
Items containing incapacitating substances such as gas guns, tear gas sprays, mace, CS gas, phosphorus, acid and other dangerous chemicals that could be used to maim or disable. Any quantity of inflammable substances, including empty canisters e.g. petrol, methylated spirits, paint thinners.
Do you need to give passport details with Eurostar?
Do I need to enter my passport details when I book? (API) No, but do bring your passport when you travel as it'll be checked by UK and French authorities before you board....
Why is Eurostar so expensive now?
It depends which trains and what times you are looking at - Eurostar is very expensive in times of high demand because the cheap tickets get snapped up but can be relatively affordable if you choose less popular times.
What day is the cheapest to take the Eurostar?
Make it midweek Savvy travellers know that the cheapest Eurostar tickets are usually for trains on Tuesday and Wednesday. It isn't only the fare that's a bargain, the hotels are too.
Can you drink water on Eurostar?
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. So why not bring a bottle too.
Do you go through customs on Eurostar?
Eurostar passengers require a valid passport or identity card. You will pass through UK, French, Dutch or Belgian customs depending on the journey you are undertaking.
Can you take coffee through Eurostar?
Unlike airlines, we don't limit the volume of liquids you can carry, so you can take all your toiletries with you, and even squeeze in a bottle of bubbly for the trip if you like. And if you've picked up a coffee at the station, just pop it in the special tray and we'll hand it back on the other side of security.
What happens when you arrive in London on Eurostar?
All of our border and luggage checks take place before you depart, which means you can simply hop off the train when you arrive. Our trains can carry up to 894 passengers, so there may be times when you experience queues at the station. This can particularly happen on peak days or when checks take a bit longer.
Is it worth upgrading to first class on Eurostar?
What's the major difference between first class and second class seating on the Eurostar? The first class seats are more comfortable and there is more room between them. Unless money is no object, don't bother with the first class on Eurostar. You'd have to look pretty hard to tell the two classes apart.
Do Eurostar seats recline?
Standard class seats on the e320 and refurbished e300 trains can be reclined slightly, for posture rather than sleeping. Standard class seating on a Eurostar e320.
Is there WIFI on Eurostar?
Our trains have free wi-fi throughout. To connect, choose EurostarTrainsWiFi then go to register.onboard.eurostar.com to get started.
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.