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.
Do they search your bags on Eurostar?
Eurostars depart from St. Pancras, not Euston. There is a bag check and metal detector to go through before you board , but that is about it. None of the restrictions that airlines have about what you can take on board.
Are there sniffer dogs on the Eurostar?
There are usually sniffer dogs (with handlers) milling about. They're quite friendly but alert to dangerous substances and drugs so don't even think about it.
Is there passport control on the 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.
What is not allowed on Eurostar?
Authorised firearms not requiring a certificate , e.g. compressed gas or air powered match pistols or hand guns. Ceremonial weapons such as kukri or skeandhu, martial arts weapons, crossbows, crossbow bolts, longbows and arrows, starting pistols. ...
Do you keep your luggage with you on Eurostar?
There's usually no separate baggage car on European trains. For most practical purposes there are no luggage limits as long as you can carry it yourself .
Can you take food and drink on Eurostar?
Can you take food on the Eurostar? You're welcome to bring your own food from home. Unlike airlines, there are no restrictions on liquids so you can even bring a bottle of bubbly.
Can a 17 year old travel on Eurostar?
16 to 18-year-olds can travel by themselves, as long as they've got all the usual travel documents and meet all the legal requirements.
Can you travel on the Eurostar with a driving license?
NO – A driving licence isn't a travel document . You'll need a valid national identity card or passport.
Can you see the water 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.
Does the Eurostar go underwater?
Does the train from London to Paris go underwater? Yes . Trains from London to Paris do go underwater. In fact, the Channel Tunnel (or “Chunnel” if you prefer its nickname) is just over 31 miles (50 km) in length and is the longest continuous underwater tunnel in the world.
Where do you put your bags on the Eurostar?
You take your bags into the train with you and put them on the rack above your seat , or in the space between the seat backs, or on floor-standing racks at the car ends or in the seating area. On local & regional trains you usually just stick bags on the floor. There's usually no separate baggage car on European trains.
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.
Does Eurostar run after Brexit?
Rest assured; our trains will still be running after 01 January 2021 . This page will be updated regularly to help you prepare for travel from 01 January 2021. Please note that negotiations between governments are still ongoing, so the following information may change.
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 . Call Amtrak® at 1-800-USA-RAIL for details of service availability. A maximum of four checked items is allowed per passenger.
Does Eurostar serve food?
We serve a range of snacks, light bites, and sweet treats as well as a selection of hot and cold drinks. You'll find Café Métropole near the middle of our trains and we accept both cash and cards.
