Check-in for Eurostar journeys opens an hour and 15 minutes before departure. We recommend that you arrive
at least 40 minutes prior to your train leaving
so you can have a stress-free check-in.
How long before the Eurostar do I need to arrive?
If you're travelling in Standard or Standard Premier, please arrive at the station
45-60 minutes before departure
. Eurostar ticket checks will close 30 minutes before departure. If you're travelling in Business Premier, ticket checks will close 20 minutes before departure.
Does your passport get checked on the Eurostar?
Your passport
will be checked twice at St Pancras
(by both the British and French police), but not when you arrive in Paris.
Are you allowed liquids on Eurostar?
On Eurostar there's no weight limit for your luggage, but you should be able carry and lift your bags safely.
There's no restriction on liquids
so you can take your favourite toiletries or even bring back some Parisian perfume. We do have some restrictions on alcohol and you can find these here.
Can I take food 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 you take drugs on Eurostar?
Yes, you can take your medication with you
, but if you have equipment like an oxygen cylinder, insulin syringes or a large amount of medication, please bring a letter from your doctor to show at security.
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
.
Do I need a passport for the Eurostar?
Passports and identity cards. To travel on Eurostar, you need either:
a valid passport
.
or a national identity card
(EEA citizens and Swiss nationals)
Can a 17 year old travel on Eurostar?
Children 12 to 15 (inclusive) can travel on their own, as long as they've got a fully completed Eurostar unaccompanied minor form. …
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 (see Documents your child will need).
What is not allowed on Eurostar?
Firelighters and lighter fuel
. All flick knives, gravity knives and daggers. Folding/lock pocket knives are also banned. Small folding pocket knives with blades under 75mm without a locking mechanism are the exception and are permitted.
Do you go through customs on Eurostar?
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. Most people are simply allowed to walk through the “Green Channel” unhindered as the customs officers look on.
Do you get searched 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 I take cheese on Eurostar?
Hi Bethany,
you can bring cheese back with you
but ensure that it is sealed and kept in with your luggage whilst on board.
Does Eurostar have WIFI on board?
Our new and refurbished trains have free wi-fi throughout
. To connect, choose EurostarTrainsWiFi then go to register.onboard.eurostar.com to get started.
Can I take hand tools on Eurostar?
Yes
, you can take power tools but they must be sent with EuroDespatch, our registered luggage service.
Are there sniffer dogs at St Pancras?
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.
