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Eurostar and Eurotunnel

A Eurostar train at St Pancras International. © Eurostar

Eurostar is a quick and easy way to travel between the UK and continental Europe via the Channel Tunnel. Travel in style and comfort and avoid the hassle of airports with the Eurostar high-speed rail service, which is frequent and affordable.

Eurostar Travel Information

There are frequent inter-capital Eurostar services from London St Pancras International to Paris and Brussels daily. Travel from Paris to Central London in just 2 hours 15 minutes, or from Brussels in 1 hour and 51 minutes. Travel at 300km/h (186mph) all the way from the Continent to London on the UK's first high-speed line.

Eurostar Destinations

Eurostar destinations include Ashford (Kent), Calais Frethun, Disneyland Paris and Lille. In summer, you can catch the Eurostar direct to Avignon. In winter, services run to the ski resorts of Moutiers and Bourg St Maurice in the Alps. Eurostar Connections can also link you to more than 100 continental destinations, ranging from buzzing Amsterdam and historic Cologne to the sun-drenched glamour of Biarritz and Marseille.

Eurostar Tickets

Eurostar ticket prices vary to meet all budgets. Book ahead to enjoy the cheapest fares – from £69/€76 adult return. Discounts are available for children (aged 2-12), young people (under 26) and over 60s. A £5 booking fee applies to all telephone bookings.

Disabled Travellers on Eurostar

All Eurostar trains are wheelchair accessible. It's a good idea to telephone in advance as there is a maximum of two wheelchairs per train, telephone: +44 (0)8432 186 186.

Culture Connect

Get two for one entry for paying exhibitions at some of London's best museums and galleries when you travel by Eurostar. Participating museums include the British Museum, Tate Modern and The National Gallery. The offer applies to inbound travellers only. Find out more from Eurostar's website.

Eurotunnel

Eurotunnel provides high-speed car, coach and freight services via the Channel Tunnel between Coquelles (Calais) and Folkestone. Folkestone has good access to the motorway network and London. The approximate channel crossing time is 35 minutes. Return fares start at around £100 per car. Read more about driving to London.