Eurostar

Station info

  1. General Eurostar station info
  2. London St Pancras International
  3. Paris Gare Du Nord
  4. Brussels Midi/Zuid
  5. Lille Europe
  6. Ashford International
  7. Ebbsfleet International

1. General Eurostar station info

Check in

Tickets
To check in, all you have to do is insert your ticket into the machine (which will hold onto it exactly long enough for you to start to panic, just a little bit) and then walk through the gate with your baggage. Easy. If you need help, our staff are always around, and we’ll be glad to check you in ourselves.

When To Check In
This depends mainly on what ticket you have. Unless you’ve been advised otherwise, please check-in at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure. Below are the full details, just bear in mind that if in doubt, arrive with time to spare. And have a croissant.

Baggage

When you travel with us, you don’t need to check your baggage in - just take it straight onto the train. You may carry with you on Eurostar trains 2 items of baggage per person, plus 1 small item of hand luggage. This does not include large items (for example trunks, bicycles etc).

Registered Baggage service
If you are travelling with additional items of baggage as well as large or bulky items such as trunks, bicycles etc or sporting and collectors’ weapons or knives, it is necessary to register these items. You can do this at London St Pancras International, Paris Gare du Nord, Brussels Midi/Zuid or Lille Europe.

This service applies only between London – Paris, London – Brussels and London – Lille in both directions and applies to no other Eurostar destination or beyond those stations listed above.

Your baggage will be forwarded on the next available departure, space permitting. However, Eurostars' guarantee is that your baggage will be available to collect at your Eurostar destination station within 24 hours after registration.

This service also allows you to send your baggage in advance of your journey and then it will be ready to collect when you arrive at your Eurostar destination. However, you may still register your baggage shortly before your departure but please note there is a 30 minute check-in requirement prior to departure.

Bicycles

We’d love you to take your bike! Keep your carbon emissions to a minimum when you arrive in Europe after travelling with Eurostar and stay fit at the same time!

So here are a few tips to help you on your way.

If you can fold or dismantle your bike and place it in a bike bag with the saddle, handlebars and wheels removed, you can carry it on board yourself as part of your luggage allowance as long as the overall size is no bigger than a normal suitcase.

Alternatively, use Eurostar’s registered baggage service. The service operates between London, Paris, Brussels and Lille Eurostar terminals. Eurostar will do their utmost to send your bike on the next available service, space permitting. However, their guarantee is that your bike will be available to collect at your Eurostar destination station within 24 hours after registration.

This service also allows you to send your bike in advance of your journey and then it’ll be ready to collect when you arrive. If not, you can still turn up on the day.

Charges are €25 and it’s necessary to show your Eurostar ticket or booking reference when you register.

Wireless Internet Access

Wireless internet access is offered at all of the terminals so you can plug in and access the internet whenever you need to.

For details of where to find our Wi-Fi hotspots, how to use them and how to pay, select a station at the top of this page.

2. London St Pancras International

Eurostars' brand-new central London terminal is pretty swish. This newly renovated Victorian station will be a destination in its own right with boutique shopping, a champagne bar and a daily farmers’ market (definitely worth arriving a few minutes early to take a quick look before making your way to the Continent).

Address

St Pancras International
Pancras Road, London, NW1

Ticket office

Ticket office opening times

Mon - Fri04.30 - 21.00
Sat05.30 - 21.00
Sun06.30 - 21.00

Photo of Eurostar station

Map

London St Pancras International Map

Station facilities

  • World-class brasserie, Europe’s longest champagne bar, and a daily farmers’ market.
  • Cafés, a currency exchange, newsagents, a gift shop and cash machines (basically everything you need at a terminal but forgot about/lost on the way).
  • Our ticket office (open daily; Opens 1 hour before first departure, closes at 9pm) Travel Centre, group welcome desk, special assistance desk and self-service ticket collection machines.
  • Registered baggage service.
  • Wireless internet access.
  • Lounge facilities open to all travellers.
  • Toilets (with baby-changing facilities).
  • Separate lounge for Business Premier and Eurostar carte blanche holders.

Getting there

By tube
St Pancras International is served by the Northern, Victoria, Piccadilly, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.

By bus
There are several bus routes leaving and arriving a stone’s throw from St Pancras International.

By car
The car park at St Pancras International is operated by NCP and situated on Pancras Road, under the domestic station to the rear of St. Pancras International. At the moment, due to the building work in the area, the quickest route to access the Eurostar check-in from the car park is to walk along Pancras road, which takes around 10 minutes. Please see the map above for more details.

3. Paris Gare Du Nord

In the heart of Paris, one metro stop from Anvers, for Montmartre and the Sacré-Coeur.

Address

Paris Gare du Nord
18 Rue Dunkerque
Paris, 75010, France

Ticket office

Ticket office opening times
(with self-service ticket machines)

Mon – Thurs6.00 – 20.35
Fri06.00 – 21.35
Sat06.00 – 20.35
Sun07.20 – 21.35

Photo of Paris Gare du Nord station

Map

Paris Gare Du Nord Map

Station facilities

  • Cafés, a currency exchange, newsagents, a gift shop, left luggage and cash machines (basically everything you need at a terminal but forgot about/lost on the way).
  • Registered baggage service.
  • Wireless internet access.
  • Lounge facilities.
  • Toilets (with baby-changing facilities).
  • Separate lounge for Business Premier and Eurostar carte blanche holders.

Getting there

By metro, bus and tram
Gare du Nord is served by both metro and RER lines (metro tickets can be used on the high-speed RER inside Paris) as well as a number of bus routes. Interchange with metro lines 4 and 5; RER lines B, D and E.

By car
Gare du Nord is situated on the Rue de Dunkerque in the 10th arrondissement of the city.

4. Brussels Midi/Zuid

Within the centre of Brussels, 5 minutes by metro from Bourse/Beurs at the very centre of town.

Address

Brussels Midi
Rue De France, 1060
Brussels, Belgium

Photo of Brussels station

Map

Brussels Midi/Zuid Map

Station facilities

  • Cafés, a currency exchange, newsagents, a gift shop, left luggage and cash machines (basically everything you need at a terminal but forgot about/lost on the way).
  • International ticket office with self-service ticket machines, open 8am-8pm. Immediate departure desks open 6am-10pm.
  • 'After hours' ticket desk: immediate departures only. Open 10pm-6am.
  • Railtour shop: prepaid tickets for collection. Open 6:30am-9:30pm.
  • Registered baggage service in main station, opposite the Railtour shop (24hr/day).
  • Wireless internet access.
  • Lounge facilities.
  • Toilets (with baby-changing facilities).
  • Separate lounge for Business Premier ticket holders and Eurostar carte blanche holders.

Getting there

By metro, bus and tram
Brussels-Midi/Zuid is served by both metro and tram lines as well as a number of bus routes.

By car
Brussels-Midi/Zuid station is located on Avenue Fonsny.

The car park is located below the station. Parking charges: less than 45 minutes – up to 3,5 € maximum (below 45 minutes, the shorter you stay, the more you pay!) 46-60 minutes 2.20€; then 2.20€ per hour or 17€ per day (Prices are in euros, including 21 % VAT. Q-Park reserves the right to make changes at any time without prior notice).

1 day’s free parking for Eurostar carte blanche holders and for Business Premier travellers.

5. Lille Europe

5-10 minutes’ walk from Lille’s main square, opera house and old town. Linked to the Euralille shopping centre and Aeronef concert space.

5 minutes’ walk or one metro stop from Lille Flandres station.

Address

Lille Europe
Gare Du Lille, Escale Eurostar
1 Gare De Ville Europe
59777, Euralille, France

Lille station

Map

Lille Europe Map

Station facilities

  • Cafés, currency exchange, left luggage and cash machines.
  • Ticket office open Mon - Sat: 5:45am-10pm. Sun and national holidays: 7:30am-10pm.
  • Registered baggage service (ask at the ticket office).
  • Toilets with baby-changing facilities in the departure lounge.

Getting there

By metro, bus and tram
Lille Europe is served by both metro and tram lines as well as a number of bus routes.

By car
Lille Europe station can be found at 1 place François Mitterand. Visit www.viamichelin.com for directions.

Car park is located next to the station.

6. Ashford International

A convenient, time-saving alternative to Waterloo International for many people departing from South or South-East England.

Located next to Ashford domestic station in Kent, Ashford International is linked to it by a foot tunnel.

Address

Ashford International
Newtown Road, Ashford
Kent, TN24 0PS

Photo of Ashford station

Map

Ashford International Map

Station facilities

  • A bar, café, currency exchange and convenience store (in the departure lounge).
  • Eurostar ticket office (open daily; 1 hour before first departure until 10:30pm) and self-service ticket collection machines.
  • Toddlers’ play area.
  • Toilets with baby-changing facilities.
  • Cash machines (before check-in only).

Getting there

By car
Less than 10 minutes from junction 10 of the M20 (A20), easily reached from the M25.

Secure parking facilities: £1 for up to 1 hour (short stay), £4.50 for up to 5 hours or £11.50/24 hours. Alternatively you can buy a weekly ticket for £69 or an annual season ticket for £650. No pre-booking required. Wheelchair users qualify for a 50% reduction on parking fees. Free parking for Eurostar carte blanche holders and Business Premier travellers.

By coach
New coach drop-off point next to the main entrance, ideal for group travel.

7. Ebbsfleet International

The Kent station is Eurostars second home in the garden of England, alongside Ashford International. Its glass and steel structure is a sleek and futuristic addition to the surrounding countryside and is situated minutes from Junction 2 of the M25. ' It’s also close to the M2, M20 and A2, as well as a stone’s throw from Bluewater.

Address

Ebbsfleet International Station
International Way, Ebbsfleet Valley
Dartford, DA10 1EB

Photo of Ebbsfleed station

Map

Ebbsfleet International Map

Station facilities

  • Cafés, a currency exchange, newsagents, and cash machines (in short, everything you need for a successful trip, but forgot about/lost on the way).
  • Our ticket office (open daily from 5.00am – 22.30pm), group welcome desk, special assistance desk and self-service ticket collection machines.
  • Wireless Internet access.
  • Lounge facilities open to all travellers.
  • Separate lounge for Business Premier and Eurostar carte blanche holders.
  • Toilets (with baby-changing facilities).
  • For car hire at the station, please contact Avis Dartford on 01322 291441, and don't forget to say that you'd like to pick up the car at Ebbsfleet International.

Getting there

By bus
Fastrack is the innovative virtual tram system serving the Ebbsfleet area. It connects the Southeastern stations of Dartford, Greenhithe, Gravesend and Swanscombe to Ebbsfleet International as well as serving the Bluewater shopping centre, a major hub for all local bus services. All Fastrack B services call at Ebbsfleet International with a fast and frequent service. In fact, Fastrack B serves Ebbsfleet every 10 minutes in both directions during peak periods.

By car
There is plenty of car parking at Ebbsfleet International, with 2,500 parking spaces within 5 minutes’ walk from check-in. The charges for using this facility are as follows:

  • Up to one hour: £1.00
  • Up to five hours: £4.50
  • Daily rate: £11.50
  • Weekly rate: £69.00

There is 4 days free parking for Eurostar carte blanche holders and for Business Premier Travellers.

As well as the ability to pre-book your parking, there are also Valet parking and car wash facilities at the station.

By coach
Ebbsfleet International is served by National Express coaches on the Dover-Canterbury-London Victoria route.