Eurostar - tickets, connections and classes

• Journey time: London-Paris: 2 hours 16 minutes; London-Brussels: approximately 2 hours; London-Amsterdam: approximately 3 hours 52 minutes

• Route: St. Pancras International (London) → Gare du Nord (Paris) / Bruxelles-Midi (Brussels) / Amsterdam Centraal; via the Eurotunnel (50 km under the English Channel)

• Booking: seat reservation required; the earlier you buy your ticket, the wider the choice

• Documents: passport compulsory for EU/PL citizens when entering the UK (from 2021); passport and security check before departure

• Luggage: 2 suitcases + 1 hand luggage; no charge for standard luggage; bicycles and pets - operator restrictions

• Classes: Standard, Standard Premier, Business Premier - vary by seat, catering and ticket flexibility

Booking a seat is compulsory. As standard, you can buy your Eurostar ticket via the Europodróże search engine - without creating an account, in PLN. If you need the help of a consultant, are planning a group trip or have special class and fare requirements, please contact us:

• Booking form - fill in online without creating an account

• Email - {{support_email}} - describe your route, date and number of passengers

• Phone - {{support_phone}} - a consultant will help you choose the connection and fare

Once purchased, your ticket is sent by email and SMS. 30 minutes before departure you receive a reminder with a link to your ticket - no searching through your inbox. You can find the refunds and exchanges policy on the help page.

All Eurostar trains pass through the Eurotunnel - 50km under the English Channel. All trains from London depart from St Pancras International station, located in the city centre next to King's Cross station. Some routes are permanent, others - such as the service to Marseille - run seasonally.

The most frequently operated routes:

Check current connections before you go - the schedule changes seasonally.

The train departs from St Pancras International station in London, heads south through England and enters the Eurotunnel - it takes about 20-25 minutes to travel under the English Channel. On the French side, it speeds up on the high-speed lines.

Journey times on each route:

The route to Paris is the shortest and most frequent connection - taking into account check-in and getting to the airport, the train beats the plane on door-to-door time.

From 2021, EU citizens - including Poles - need a passport to enter the UK. An identity card will not suffice. In the reverse direction, from the UK to France, Belgium or the Netherlands, EU citizens can use an ID card.

At St Pancras International station in London and Gare du Nord in Paris, there is a passport control and security check - similar to an airport. Without going through check-in, you will not be able to access the platform.

Recommended arrival at the station: a minimum of 30-45 minutes before departure. During peak season, it is advisable to arrive earlier to avoid queues at the controls.

Eurostar offers three classes that differ in comfort, catering and ticket flexibility:

• Standard: comfortable 2+2 seats, no catering included. Ticket with limited change flexibility - changes may be chargeable or not permitted depending on the fare.

• Standard Premier: wider 2+1 seats, meal included, more legroom. More favourable conditions for changes and ticket refunds. On longer routes - to Amsterdam or Marseille - the extra comfort is noticeable.

• Business Premier: business class seats, access to the business lounge before departure, full meal, maximum ticket flexibility - changes and refunds at no extra charge.

On shorter routes - to Paris or Brussels - Standard is sufficient. On longer routes, Standard Premier gives you wider seats and a meal included.

You buy Eurostar tickets with a seat reservation - this is the only form of ticket for these trains.

• Buy in advance. Ticket prices increase as your travel date approaches. The earlier you book, the greater the choice of seats and the better the prices. You can check current connections and prices via the Europodróże search engine.

• Follow promotions. Eurostar regularly offers seasonal and weekend promotions. Subscribing to the operator's newsletter or using booking platforms makes it easier to spot better deals.

• Consider group tickets. If you are travelling with family or friends, group tickets can reduce the price per person.

Eurostar also offers discounts for children, students and senior citizens - details depend on the operator's current offer.

Each Eurostar passenger can take 2 pieces of checked baggage and 1 piece of hand luggage at no extra charge. It is not necessary to book a baggage space in advance within the standard limit.

Full-size bicycles are not permitted without a special reservation - folded or in a bag are accepted. Dogs and cats are not allowed to travel on board Eurostar, with the exception of guide dogs.

Specific baggage rules depend on the operator's current regulations - check the current information before departure.

On board the Eurostar, Wi-Fi is available in all classes (the signal may weaken in the tunnel). There are power sockets at each seat.

In Standard Premier and Business Premier, a meal is included in the ticket price. In Standard class there is a bar where you can buy drinks and snacks.

Eurostar has family compartments - book in advance in high season. Adapted seats and assistance at the station are available for people with disabilities - contact the operator before you travel.

Eurostar is a fast and convenient connection between London and the major cities of Western Europe - Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam and Rotterdam. You'll need a passport to enter the UK - book in advance for a better choice of seats and classes.