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Eurostar train
The Eurostar Train is an international train between Paris/Brussels and the United Kingdom. Departure in Paris is from Gare du Nord. Arrival in London is at St Pancras International railway station in the centre of the city. The Eurostar train goes through The Channel Tunnel: an undersea tunnel of 50km between France and England. Eurostar also has train services to Avignon in South France and ski destinations in the Alps.
Eurostar train classes
- Business Premier: quality catering and Wifi
- Leisure Select: reserved seats and catering
- Standard Class: meals, snacks and drinks in buffet bar
travel time & journey
Travel time from Paris to London is 2 hours and 15 minutes. Frequency up to 20 trains daily. From Brussels to London, travel time is 1 hour and 51 minutes. Frequency 10 trains daily. At night there are no trains running. Early train from Paris is 6.43, latest train 21.13
fares Paris - London in 2010 (single ticket)
Standard fares are between €82 (non-refundable) and €245
Leisure Select from €124, Business Premier from €270.
check inn
Minimum time before departure is 10 minutes for Business Premier travellers and 30 minutes for other travellers. Passengers for Avignon or ski services have to check inn one hour before departure.
lounges & luggage
At Gare du Nord and St Pancras International are departure lounges with a newsagent, a cafe, bar and Wifi. Two medium-sized suitcases plus 1 small item of hand luggage is allowed. Large items (for example bicycles) can be sent as registered baggage within 24hours.
Eurostar train (free picture Wikipedia: author Pepellin)
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