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If you're after cheap Eurostar tickets, look no further. At Trainline, we'll show you where the Eurostar can take you and how to book the best value fares for your journey.

To find Eurostar tickets, simply start a search above, and we'll show you the best available journey times and prices. Wherever you’re going with the Eurostar, start your trip with us.

Train tickets to Paris for summer 2024 available now!

Looking ahead to plans for next year? Whether you’re visiting Paris for the food or the sports, you can book your Eurostar train tickets from London to Paris for summer 2024 today.

Tickets are now on sale for travel up to 9th September 2024, so what are you waiting for? Let’s go!

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Eurostar and Thalys join forces!

Your European trips just got simpler: Eurostar and Thalys have joined forces under the Eurostar name!

London, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam and Cologne are just some of the destinations that are within reach as Eurostar expands across the continent.

There are now two types of Eurostar trains: Eurostar’s classic blue trains for journeys to/from the United Kingdom, and red trains (formerly Thalys trains) for all other trips to France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany.

So, what’s changed? 😎

✔ You’ll be able to buy tickets for all routes that used to be operated by Thalys with Eurostar (for example, trains from Paris to Amsterdam)

✔ There will be 2 separate sets of Eurostar travel classes: Standard, Comfort and Premium for trains in Europe, and Standard, Standard Premier and Business Premier for trains to/from London.

Boarding the train will look different depending on where you’re headed: if you’re travelling to/from the United Kingdom, you’ll need to check-in and go through security

✔ All travellers, regardless of destination, can sign up to Club Eurostar (Eurostar’s loyalty scheme).

Want to book your next adventure with Eurostar?

How to get cheap Eurostar tickets

If you're after cheap Eurostar train tickets, we'll show you how you could bag yourself a bargain. By using one (or a combination) of the steps below, you could be on your way to more affordable train travel. 

Use Price Prediction

Our clever little Price Prediction tool will let you know when ticket prices are about to rise – meaning you'll never out on the best value fares. 

Book in advance

Train tickets for the Eurostar usually go on sale 330 days before the date of travel. Book in advance to make sure you get the cheapest options as those tend to sell out, leaving only the more expensive tickets.

Travel during Off-Peak periods

When travelling on the Eurostar, you can benefit from reduced fares by travelling at times of the day that are less busy. When searching for tickets, we'll display all available tickets, highlighting the cheapest ones.

Eurostar route map

Unsure about where to start your Eurostar adventure? Use our map to plan out where you want to go. From London St Pancras you can connect to as far as Amsterdam or the south of France and many destinations in between.

Eurostar provide direct high-speed train services from London to Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and Rotterdam. New destinations include Cologne, Dortmund and Dusseldorf. There are also seasonal Eurostar journeys to ski destinations such as Bourg-St-Maurice - see our dedicated Eurostar ski train page for more information.

Using class e300 and e320 trains, the Eurostar can reach speeds of up to 200mph. Couple this with modern, comfortable seats and large windows, travelling with Eurostar makes for a quiet and very scenic rail journey across Europe. As well as faster check-in and passport control times than at the airport, the Eurostar also takes you from one city centre to another meaning you can get on with your holiday.

Eurostar destinations: where can they take you?

Paris

Find out more about Eurostar trains to Paris.

Amsterdam

Find out more about Eurostar trains to Amsterdam.

Brussels

Find out more about Eurostar trains to Brussels.

Disneyland Paris

Find out more about Eurostar trains to Disneyland Paris.

Rotterdam

Find out more about Eurostar trains to Rotterdam.

Marseille

Find out more about Eurostar trains to Marseille.

Lille

Find out more about direct Eurostar trains to Lille running from London St Pancras.

London

Direct Eurostar trains to London run from Paris, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Brussels and Lille Europe.

 

Bourg-St-Maurice

Find out more about Eurostar trains to Bourg St-Maurice.

The Chunnel

The Channel Tunnel provides a permanent link between the UK and France. Nicknamed the "Chunnel" (short for Channel Tunnel) this vital rail link runs from Folkestone, England to Calais, France.

The tunnel opened in 1994 and at 50.45km (31.34 miles) it is the longest underwater tunnel anywhere in the world. 

Fun facts about the Chunnel

  1. There's more than one tunnel, there's actually three. Two for trains and one for service access. 
  2. The two train tunnels are 24-feet in diameter with the northern tunnel taking passengers from England to France. Whilst the southern tunnel carries passengers from France to England.
  3. The rock removed during construction of the Chunnel was used to make Samphire Hoe Park, now a flourishing nature reserve.
  4. Chris Froome cycled through the service tunnel, completing the journey in just 55 minutes!
  5. At its deepest point the tunnel is 75m below the seabed.
  6. The average journey time through the Chunnel is 35 minutes.
  7. It cost £15 billion to build; the original budget was £3.6 billion.
  8.  During construction some 13,000 people were employed to build the tunnel.
  9. Way before the Chunnel was built, the first design for it was completed in 1802.
  10. Each year 26 million red roses are delivered through the Chunnel to the UK.

New Eurostar classes

Following the merger of Thalys and Eurostar on 1st October 2023, you’ll find that Eurostar’s travel classes are slightly different depending on where you’re travelling. Confused about Eurostar’s different travel classes? Don’t panic – we’ve summarised them below so you can compare each class at a glance.

Travelling between Belgium, France, the Netherlands and Germany

You can spot red Eurostar trains running between France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. These are former Thalys trains – you’ll find the same warm welcome and onboard experience as before, just sporting a new Eurostar logo.

Eurostar news

Find out more about Eurostar's news, offers and seasonal tickets here. 

Eurostar ski train

Hit the slopes with Eurostar. Tickets for the Eurostar ski train to Bourg St Maurice go on sale in mid-July every year. Check out our Eurostar ski train page and start your trip to the Alps with us.

Claim points with Eurostar loyalty program

Earn points and rewards from the comfort of your seat. Discover which Club Eurostar membership suits your train travel patterns by visiting out Eurostar loyalty program hub. 

Eurostar sales

Although there isn't a sale live at the moment, we'll update this page whenever Eurostar deals are available - using you can snap up cheap tickets from London to Paris, Amsterdam or Brussels!

Delays and cancellations

Useful information on what to do if your train is cancelled.

Delays

Eurostar offer compensation in the form of e-vouchers or cash refunds for delayed journeys. The amount of compensation is conditional on the length of delay – the rules are listed in the table below. Note: you would choose an e-voucher or cash refund, not both.

Refund rules

Delay

E-voucher compensation

Cash compensation

60-119 minutes

25% of the cost of the ticket

25% of the cost of the ticket

120 – 179 minutes

50% of the cost of the ticket

50% of the cost of the ticket

180+ minutes

75% of the cost of the ticket

50% of the cost of the ticket

 

E-vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of your delayed train.

Delays announced ahead of time

The rules differ slightly for delays (and cancellations) announced in advance of departure. If the service is due to be delayed by more than 60 minutes, you can reschedule your trip or request an e-voucher. An e-voucher can be used to rebook or claim a refund at a later date. E-vouchers are valid for 12 months after the date of the delayed or cancelled service, while refund requests must be made within 2 months.

How do I check Eurostar timetables?

There are plenty of ways to check when your Eurostar service is departing.

Journey Planner

Use the Journey Planner at the top of the page to check train schedules. Simply search the route that you plan on taking (for instance, London to Paris) and you’ll see all the trains due to depart on your chosen day of travel.

Our app

Download our app and you can add a Eurostar journey to your 'favourites' list, so you can check the trains departing that day from the home screen at the click of a button!

Eurosnap tickets

Snap Eurostar, or ‘Eurosnap’ as it was known, was an offer by Eurostar allowing travellers to access last-minute discount fares for trains with spare capacity.

Snap fares were a cheap way of taking the Eurostar. Travellers would submit the say that they wanted to travel, and Eurostar would pick the time. One-way tickets could go for as little as £25! Snap fares were great for travellers that were not fussed about the time that they travelled.

Unfortunately, ‘Eurosnap’ doesn’t exist anymore, but Eurostar have been known to hold flash sales for tickets, with the cheapest one-way tickets costing £29. Keep an eye on our Deals & Discounts page for the latest Eurostar deals or learn how you can get cheap Eurostar tickets in a snap with us.

Frequently asked questions

Travelling with Eurostar? Find out everything you need to know about luggage allowance, pets and other onboard Eurostar facilities here.

Destinations and stations

Checking in

Onboard the train

The Channel Tunnel

Onward travel

Contact Eurostar

Got a query about your Eurostar journey? Get in touch online.

Customer service enquiries

If you want to get in touch with our customer support team about a booking you've made with us, visit our help section.

Delays, lost property and onboard services

If you would like more information regarding Eurostar train times, lost property or onboard facilities, then call Eurostar on: (+44) 343 218 6186

Conditions of carriage

You can check Eurostar's conditions of carriage here.