What station do you get the Eurostar from?
LONDON ST PANCRAS INTERNATIONAL
Is Eurostar and TGV the same?
Eurostar trains are an elongated version of the TGV and have a normal operating speed of 300kmph. The trains consist of more compact cars compared to TGV Trains to adapt them for use in the UK and in the Eurotunnel.
Is Eurostar and Eurotunnel the same?
Eurostar and Eurotunnel are completely different companies but share use of the Channel Tunnel. To be specific, Eurotunnel is operated by Getlink, the company which owns and operates the Channel Tunnel, connecting the UK with France. Eurostar is a customer of Getlink and runs its passenger trains through the tunnel.
Is Eurostar the only train from London to Paris?
There’s only one train running directly from London to Paris: the Eurostar high-speed train. So that makes choosing the right train a bit easier! This train is seriously speedy. On average the journey takes 2 hours 28 minutes, at its fastest, 2 hours 16 minutes.
Is there passport control on the Eurostar?
Re: Passport control when taking Eurostar London to/from Paris? No, it will not be checked by the British police. The UK authorities stopped inspecting the passports of outgoing travellers quite a few years ago. A passport check at St Pancras is carried out by the French immigration authorities only.
Do you check bags on Eurostar?
Luggage allowance On Eurostar there’s no weight limit for your luggage, but you should be able carry and lift your bags safely. Each bag can be up to 85cm long at its widest point. There’s no restriction on liquids so you can take your favourite toiletries or even bring back some Parisian perfume.
Are Kings Cross and St Pancras the same station?
And their names are both totally representative of this shared area in which they find themselves; St Pancras being the older term for this part of London, but King’s Cross arguably the more widespread (and notorious). King’s Cross is the more senior of the two stations.
Can you travel on the Eurostar with a driving license?
Hi you won’t be able to travel with a UK driving license you can only travel with a passport or a National ID.
How old do you have to be to get the Eurostar?
Children under 12 must travel with a responsible person aged 16 or older. Children 12 to 15 (inclusive) can travel on their own, as long as they’ve got a fully completed Eurostar unaccompanied minor form.
Do they check passport 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. Please note that all persons travelling must have appropriate documents to travel; a Livret de Famille will not be accepted by border controls.