Siddy Holloway shares her London Underground and railway secrets. As co-presenter of TV show Secrets of the London Underground with Tim Dunn, she is a master of her subject. A third series of the show has been commissioned and will be shown later in 2023 Why do you love underground trains? The London Underground to […]
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Whether you’re travelling to or from London on the Eurostar and arriving and departing from Paris Gare du Nord, or using one of Paris’ other six main train stations, there’s plenty to do and see in France’s buzzy capital. Eurostar to Paris Catching the Eurostar from London to Paris is quick, easy and fuss-free, with […]
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How Will Brexit Affect Train Travel in 2021?
The transition period is officially over, and with the UK and EU having struck a deal, there will be some changes to the way we travel between the two, especially when it comes to train travel. Unlike planes, trains wind their way throughout multiple countries, and it’s possible to travel from London to mainland Europe […]
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Nicole Carmichael hopped on Eurostar’s fast train from London to Avignon to discover some fabulous food, art and culture London to Paris by Eurostar is one of the most popular train journeys in Europe but I was keen to see if the journey from London to Avignon in the south of France was just as […]
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Eurostar Food and Drink
One of the many highlights of travelling by Eurostar trains is their great food and beverage offerings in all carriage classes. Highlights include Raymond Blanc menus in Business Premier Class and pre-ordered Duval Leroy champagne (£44 per bottle) on any class of carriage. The company also prides itself on offering food to those with specific […]
Once the capital of Brittany, Nantes is the eighth largest city in France, with a population of over 600,000. This lively, cultured city is a great place for an unusual city break. You can travel there easily by Eurostar train from St Pancras International on a six-hour journey. You will find the riverside city situated […]
Lively multi-cultural Rotterdam is the largest seaport in Europe with a population of just over 600,000. You can travel here quickly by Eurostar train. The journey from St Pancras International to Rotterdam station takes three hours, 13 minutes. The city is also only 30 minutes by train from Amsterdam. Rotterdam was almost destroyed in World […]
Home to the European Parliament, the ancient city of Strasbourg is the largest city in the Grand Est region of France. This vibrant destination shares a border with Germany and its food and culture are proudly Alsatian. You can travel to Strasbourg by Eurostar train from St Pancras International in 4 hours and 50 minutes. […]
Buzzy Lille is the capital of the Hauts-de-France region and boasts a magnificent old town with French and Flemish architecture, some great art museums and local cuisine and a bustling nightlife that’s popular with the city’s 67,000 university students. You can reach France’s fourth-largest city on an easy 1 hour, 22-minute trip on Eurostar from […]
Looking for a city break with a difference? Then take a look at vibrant Ghent. You can travel there by Eurostar train from St Pancras International. The journey takes two hours, 49 minutes. Known as the ‘historic heart of Flanders’, Ghent is a gorgeous small Flemish city that boasts canals, a historic quarter and plenty […]
Belgium’s capital Brussels is famously the home of the European Union. But this exciting multi-cultural city is much more than just the home of European politics. Its residents speak either of two languages – French and Dutch-Flemish – and you’ll find art and culture on every corner. The easy St Pancras International to Brussels Eurostar […]
Bruges is one of Europe’s most famous small medieval cities. Situated in West Flanders in northwest Belgium, it’s a gorgeous mix of cobbled streets, stunning medieval buildings and canals. It’s a quick three hours, 26 minutes journey here on a Eurostar train from St Pancras International, making it a great place for an easy mini-break. […]
Avignon is the heart of France’s Provence region and is a great place to visit any time of the year but particularly in the summer months when the weather is fine and the lavender is at its most splendid. The Eurostar train to Avignon runs from May to September, leaving St Pancras International on Monday morning and arriving five […]
France’s alluring capital of Paris is the perfect place for a weekend away whether you’re a first timer or a committed Francophile looking for a Gallic fix. Get on board your Eurostar train early to enjoy the sights and tastes of this world-famous city including the Louvre, the Eiffel Tour and the Arc de Triomphe. […]
Big, bold and brash, Amsterdam is one of Europe’s great cities and works for newcomers and old timers alike. You can get a direct Eurostar to Amsterdam from St Pancras International in London right to the heart of the city, with a journey time of only 3 hours, 52 minutes, making this fascinating city even […]
Antwerp is Belgium’s cool port city where locals and visitors can enjoy the charm of historic locations and buildings, fabulous museums plus futuristic fashion, fabulous food and some great new architecture. You can catch travel on Eurostar to Antwerp from St Pancras International Eurostar train in 3 hours, 17 minutes. There’s a lot to see […]