(Last Update: 01.04.2024) Previously from Paris to Brussels and AmsterdamThe easiest way to get to Eurostar High Speed Train (Formerly Thalys) I wrote an article about; now the most practical way to go from Paris to London Eurostar High Speed Train I am here with a detailed article about it. Yes It is possible to reach London from Paris directly, easily and quickly by train.. Let's examine the details of this journey, what you should pay attention to when buying a ticket, and other important information.
Why is it more practical to go from Paris to London by train rather than by plane? Because with Eurostar door to door, so the total time you'll spend on the road from your home/hotel in Paris to your home/hotel in London is definitely much less than the time you'll spend traveling by air. Eurostar train in Paris, the largest station in the city center Gare du NordIt departs from . The train's final destination in London is in the city centre. St Pancras International railway station…
your ticket TCDD of France one From SNCF's official website at this link If you buy it too early, cheapest round trip ticket 88€You can find it at . Of course, you don't always have this chance, but I think it's a round trip. The ticket you will buy is around 100€-150€, a “reasonable price” can be considered as. First of all, you don't have to worry about paying extra for airport transportation. There is no fluid restriction on the plane, but on the train., you can take everything with you; You can even take the train with up to two suitcases without paying any additional fee.
Name of the high-speed trains that used to run between Paris and Amsterdam Thalys It was stated as, so I wrote a separate article for the trains running between Paris and Amsterdam. As of October 2023, Eurostar merged with Thalys. That's why Eurostar trains now run both Paris-London and Paris-London. Amsterdam works between. Because the travel experience on that line is different Information about Eurostar trains operating on the Paris-Brussels-Amsterdam line In my article in this link you can find.
When the travel day comes, in Paris Gare du NordIt is recommended that you arrive at the station at least half an hour before your travel time, but I recommend you arrive at the station an hour before to avoid leaving anything to chance. There will be intensity, something will happen, I think It would be better if you enter the station at least an hour, let's say 45 minutes in advance. When you enter the main hall where the station platforms are located, walk to the left. You will see stairs going up on the left. You go up these stairs to reach the Eurostar trains. Because Eurostar trains cannot be reached directly from the platform, it is surrounded by iron bars! You ask why?
Since the UK is not a European Union country and is outside the Schengen area You have to go upstairs and go through passport control. Make sure you have a printout of your ticket with you., if you can, on your mobile phone without the need for a printout. e-ticket Make sure you have the version. After walking a little in the upper floor corridor, you pass by first scanning the barcode of your ticket. And then You go through passport control. If you are an EU citizen, there is no problem, but if you have a Schengen visa or a residence card of any Schengen country on the European mainland, your visa is not valid here., There must be a separate one for England. UK Visa you need to take Of course, you should take care of these matters in the country you live in before your travel date.
After passport control, you go through security control and reach the waiting room. This is a large and long hall. Watching the trains lined up at the station below gives a childish pleasure. in the waiting room PaulThere is a branch of ; It works as an option, but I cannot say that it is a comfortable environment to sit and eat something. If your train leaves on time (which was delayed in our first attempt in May 2018, but there was no problem in our subsequent visits), when the gate announcement is made, you go down from the overhead bridge to the platform where your train will depart, find your wagon and get on the train.
Strictly speaking, the Euorstar train operates within France. SNCF It seems a little simpler to me compared to High Speed Trains. Also, the wagons of the Eurostar, which operates between Paris and London, seem smaller to me, but I think this is because the train is the English Channelbelow Channel TunnelIt is designed more compactly to pass through. Don't look at me like this whim For what I did, Eurostar works very well as a high-speed train. One or two wagons in the middle of the train are also cafeteria designed as. Even though it's not very comfortable I don't know how many kilometers per hour I'm going Drinking coffee and having a snack can be enjoyable.
Yes, it is possible with One of the most beautiful features of Eurostar - for me - is that it passes through the Channel Tunnel. As someone who followed its construction and opening years ago with interest, the happiness of passing through this tunnel years later was very different for me. Meanwhile There is free Wi-Fi service on the train And although there are problems in some places, it generally works well. While passing through the Channel Tunnel, on Twitter, just to keep the memory to tweet For example, it was very enjoyable. On the return journey, I took the photo above for my cousin, who like me loves trains and follows interesting projects such as the Channel Tunnel with interest, and sent it to him at that moment. What beautiful moments, what beautiful memories these are.
It takes approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes by train from Paris to London. I think this is a wonderful time. Especially in the city center of Paris Gare du NordGet on from and go to London city center st pancrasIt's a great thing considering you got off at . When you arrive in London and get off the train, after walking on the platform for a while, you go down on the moving walkway and enter London from the hall downstairs. After reaching the passenger reception area You are now in London!
Yes, that's all I can say about the Eurostar High Speed Train for now. If you are going to return from London to Paris by train, this time the return process is done in a similar way. The only difference is that the passenger lounge in London is slightly larger than the one in Paris. cramped It seems to me.
As you can see, I took you to London, the rest is up to you 😉 In fact, one day we sat down and wrote a summary of information. Mini London Guide I have a desire to write, but I don't see myself competent for it yet. Although I have been to London 5-6 times so far, traveling blogger I need to examine it with my own eyes and do a good study. In fact, I need a sponsor first and foremost for all my work :) Sponsor If anything, it would be something like Pariste.Net. London Travel and Life Guide You can be sure that I will do it 😉
Traveler spirit like me mobile For one, between Paris and London two minutes distance. That's why whenever you get the chance, stay for a night or two or at least for the day. to have a coffee with my cousin I have been to London and back 🙂 If you have tried Eurostar trains before and think I missed something, please feel free to add it.
Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.
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Hello again Mr. Ahmet
Is it possible to cancel a London Paris Eurostar ticket after purchasing it from Trainline?
Hello,
First of all, I am always in favor of buying tickets from the original website. I don't know the sales and return conditions of other sites.
When you buy the ticket from the official website, there is the possibility of cancellation depending on the ticket type, but if you have purchased a promotional ticket that does not have a cancellation option, it cannot be cancelled.
Hello Mr. Ahmet,
I have read the topics you mentioned on your site and it was very helpful. First of all, thank you very much. We also want to return from London to Paris, from Paris to Bruges and from Bruges to London again this summer. We would like to go from London to Paris using Eurostar, but after that we would prefer another train line. Isn't it necessary? I would be very happy if you could help me with this issue.
Hello,
Of course, I have tested the Eurostar trains departing from Paris. I am not very familiar with the details of the trains going to another destination from London, but as far as I know, if you want to go from London to Bruges, you will not need to come to Paris. You will take the Eurostar train towards Amsterdam, get off in Brussels, and from there you will transfer to the train to Bruges. Most likely, you can buy a London departure and Bruges arrival train ticket from Eurostar, and as I said, you will need to transfer in Brussels, get off the Eurostar train and take the local train to Bruges with the same ticket.
Happy Days.
Thank you very much for your information, Mr. Ahmet.
I can hardly contain myself..:) thank you ahmet..you are great…
Thank you :)
Hello Ahmed,
First time in Paris 10 Jul. 16 Jul. We will come with my wife between the dates.
After reading the topics you mentioned on your site and watching the videos, I realized that I could travel around Paris comfortably and consciously. THANK YOU VERY MUCH for making me feel this awareness.
Greetings & Regards
Hello Mr. Süleyman, I hope you have a great holiday in Paris. Thank you for your nice comment.
Thank you for the great information, it was very clear and concise.
I thank you.
It was a very enlightening article, Mr. Ahmet... thank you for your writing..
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