All you need to know about your trip to London with Eurostar?

If you have decided to visit London by Eurostaryou've made the right choice.

In this article, I tell you in detail what you need to know about this means of transport.

London by Eurostar: article summary

What time should I arrive to catch the Eurostar train?

You must arrive at least 1 hour before your scheduled Eurostar departure. It takes about 30 minutes to clear customs and immigration before going to London.

In addition to passing these security checks, you'll need to arrive early enough to board the train when boarding opens, i.e. 20 to 30 minutes before departure. train.

The Eurostar boarding area at Paris Gare du Nord

Passports are checked when you board the Eurostar train. Your passport will be checked at the Gare du Nord in Paris before you board the Eurostar Paris-London train.

There are separate lines for European passport holders and all other passport holders.

How long do you stay underwater on the Eurostar?

The speed limit in the Channel Tunnel for trains is 160 km/h. The Channel Tunnel stretches 37.9 km under the English Channel, making it the longest underwater tunnel in the world. By Eurostar, you'll be underwater for around 13 minutes.

Is Eurostar faster than flying?

It takes 2 hours and 30 minutes to get from Paris to London by Eurostar. With security and customs checks taking a further 30 minutes, your total journey time from the city center can be 3 hours.

The Eurostar is faster than the plane, thanks to airport security. takes longer than trains and airport locations.

So it's better to take the Eurostar to Paris and London than to fly. When you travel by Eurostar, the stations are located in the city center, saving you time and money once you've reached your destination.

Can you see underwater on the Eurostar?

Eurostar trains have beautiful bay windows in the seats that allow you to see outside. When you're on the underwater section of the journey, you'll only see the inside of the Channel Tunnel.

You can't see underwater when traveling by Eurostar.

Faster baggage check-in 

There is a baggage check before you board the Eurostar. Since you're changing countries on the train, your luggage must pass through customs, where it will be scanned and checked.

It's a much faster check-in than at an airport. You load all your luggage onto the conveyor belt and they'll be scanned in seconds.

Do you keep your luggage with you on the Eurostar?

When you travel by Eurostar, you'll keep your luggage with you on the train. Your bags will either go into the luggage racks at the end of the carriage, or into the overhead space above your seat.

There's plenty of space for your bags. You'll need to label all your bags with your name before you drop them off.

Simply place your luggage on the luggage racks, find your seat and enjoy the ride, then collect your luggage when you get off the train.

Are there tables on the Eurostar?

Each Eurostar carriage offers its passengers tables. However, not every seat will have a table, as most only have a fold-down tray at the back of the seat in front of them.

If you want to sit at a table, reserve seats facing each other, as these seats are separated by tables.

The journey between Paris and London on the Eurostar train is much quicker and more pleasant than by air. You can arrive in central London and enjoy your vacation instantly.

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