Can you buy duty free on the Eurostar?
Eurostar confirms exemptions at duty free shops amid alcohol limit changes. Source: Eurostar. Travellers purchasing alcohol from so-called duty free shops at the departure lounges of Eurostar stations can continue to do so above ordinary permitted limits.
Can you buy duty free on Eurotunnel?
Duty free shopping at the Eurotunnel terminal All passengers can now take advantage of duty-free products in our Folkestone terminal and save money on everything from scents to spirits. Before you can start shopping, you need an individual QR code.
Do you have to go through customs on Eurostar?
No. Only Immigration Control takes place at the station where you depart. When travelling from Paris or Brussels to London on the Eurostar, you pass through UK Customs on arrival at St Pancras. You walk through the Customs Inspection area.
Can I take alcohol on the Eurostar?
Although you can bring alcohol with you and we serve alcohol on board, safety is our top priority. So, please drink in moderation. If you behave in an antisocial way which ruins the journey for other passengers or break any laws or by-laws, we might ask you to leave the train at the nearest station.
Do they check your bags on the Eurostar?
Just like an airline, Eurostar works with European authorities to ensure a high level of security on each journey. It might mean an extra step at the station but since safety’s our top priority, we take our security checks seriously.
Can you see underwater on the Eurostar?
Eurostar is the service that allows you to catch a train from London to Paris and beyond. There’s a sea in the way, of course, but Eurostar dives under it, using the 31-mile Channel Tunnel. At an unveiling in London’s St Pancras station, we hopped on board the new train to see what it’s like.
Do trains check your luggage?
Not all trains or locations are equipped to handle checked baggage. Before you travel, make sure to check and see if your train and origin and destination stations accept checked baggage.
Where do you put your suitcase on a train?
Luggage should be stored in the overhead luggage racks, under the seats and in the luggage compartments throughout the train. On some longer distance trains, it may be possible to store luggage in a separate area of the train.
Can I travel on the Eurostar without a passport?
Passports and identity cards. To travel on Eurostar, you need either: a valid passport. or a national identity card (EEA citizens and Swiss nationals)
Do they check passports on Eurotunnel?
Yes, you will need a passport to use Eurotunnel Le Shuttle to travel abroad. Customs officials will check your passport prior to departure.
Can I go to Paris at 16?
French citizens and foreigners living in France From 15 January 2017, anyone under 18 who is a French citizen or a foreigner living in France must complete an Authorisation de sortie de territoire (AST) form before they travel alone or without their parents. This applies to journeys from France.
What age can you go on a train by yourself UK?
Frequent questions about Train No train company will take responsibility for children travelling alone and will not allow any child under the age of 12 to travel without an adult aged 16 or over. If any child is found travelling alone then the British Transport Police will be called immediately.