I’ve been on Eurostar a number of times, but always in Standard class. Today, as I have a 1st class Interrail pass, I can pay a reasonable supplement to travel in Standard Premier. Is it worth it? Well come along with me to see…
Departure: London St Pancras International, UK
Destination: Paris Gare du Nord
Distance: 492km / 305 miles
Cost with 1st Class Interrail: Supplement €39 for Standard Premier
Cost bought through Eurostar: Prices for Standard Premier range from £97 / €110 to £281 / €319 depending upon how far in advance you book, which day you travel and which train you choose
Date of Travel: March 2023
Operator: Eurostar
Motive power: Eurostar e320 (2011-2018, Siemens)
London St Pancras International is featured in Simon Jenkin’s book “Britain’s 100 Best Railway Stations”
For advice on travel by train from the UK to Europe, ask “The Man in Seat 61” www.seat61.com
9 Comments
Its a trip on my bucket list for sure, thanks for sharing.
The new E320 Class 374 that were built by Siemens could of replaced the rest of the E300 Class 373.
I enjoyed this. Some good shots, and i liked your commentary. I have to confess my prejudices however: I think I would rather travel by plane, than HST euro-style: its bland. Give me LNER London-Edinburgh any day. I need that sense of history!
I haven't been on the new Eurostar's, but don't they have UK sockets?
Hello there. I just want to say how I much I enjoy, not just this video, but all your videos. Thank you so much for making them for us all 😊🚂
Yep the Eurostar is a nice train ride for sure. But let's be honest, the Northen French countryside is about as exciting as, err, well the Cambridgeshire Fens (sorry guys!). So a wonderful journey it definitely isn't! I once got off at Calais Frethun and was shocked to find there was absolutely nothing there. Didn't realise it is some distance from Calais. At least I enjoyed the tumbleweed blowing around the station!
Are you interrailing? One of the best memories of my youth.. lol. What’s your route
Decades ago I believe I took the boat train from London Victoria Station to Gare du Nord. What has happened to Victoria Station?
Thank you for this video!
Have a good weekend 🤗
Amazing as Always