Eurostar

Eurostar – by train to Lille, Ebbsfleet and London

The Eurostar is the ultimate high-speed train for daily connections from Brussels-South to Lille, Ebbsfleet and London. From Brussels to the Channel Tunnel, the Eurostar travels at 300 km/h. The “crossing” takes only 21 minutes!

Fares and discounts

No trip is ever the same. That’s why we have just the right fare for every travel situation.

Most fares purchased in the Netherlands give you the right to travel to Brussels with InterCity Brussels, even on the day prior to departure of your Eurostar.

Buying tickets

To provide the best possible service, we make our tickets available in various ways. The easiest way to buy one is from the website.

More information about where to buy your tickets

 

Pre-sale period and seat reservations

Eurostar tickets can be booked as early as four months* before your travel date. Reservations are required. This way, you can be sure of getting a seat. Should you miss your connection, then take your ticket to the service counter to reschedule a seat on the next Eurostar.

*This period can be reduced should there be a change in the timetables.

 

Classes in Eurostar

Eurostar has 3 travel classes: Standard, Business Premier and Leisure Select.

 

Standard

A relaxing trip in a comfortable seat.

 

Business Premier and Leisure Select

Business travellers and tourists have different needs. This is why there are two categories of first class: Business Premier Class for business travellers and Leisure Select Class for tourists.

Perks provided by Business Premier

• Special Business Class check-in counter in Brussels-South and London
• Business Class tickets can be rescheduled and are refundable
• Check-in 15 minutes before departure

Perks provided by Business Premier and Leisure Select classes

• Electrical outlet next to your seat
• Seats with adjustable backs
• Extra legroom
• Beverages and a three-course meal served at your seat
• Welcoming beverage
• Newspapers available

Lounge

Travellers with Business Premier Class tickets have access to the lounges in the Eurostar terminals in Brussels and London. These lounges give you just about everything: beverages, snacks, comfortable chairs, free WiFi, computers and telephone chargers. Read more about NS Hispeed Lounges.

On Board of Eurostar

Catering

The special bar carriage is the place to come for something to eat or drink. There’s even a special menu for children ages 4-11.

Finding your carriage

Your carriage and seat numbers are given on your ticket. At the station, look at the side of the Eurostar train or the flags on the platform to find your carriage number or the bar carriage.

Travellers with impaired mobility

 

Travellers who are blind do not receive a special fare but a person accompanying them does. In first class, two special seats are reserved for travellers in wheelchairs. Anyone accompanying these travellers also receives a special fare.

Travellers with a mobility scooter can transport it free in one of the special baggage areas. More information for travellers with impaired mobility.

 

Luggage

You may take 2 medium-sized suitcases and 1 piece of hand baggage with you. The Eurostar has baggage cars. When boarding, you can store your baggage in the area at the end of each carriage. If you have more or larger pieces of baggage, you should drop them off at the baggage office in Brussels-South or London St Pancras International . These can then be collected at your arrival station 24 hours later. More information about bringing luggage with you on Eurostar.

 

Taking your bicycle along

If you want to take your bicycle along, you should drop it off at the baggage office in Brussels-South, London St Pancras or Paris Gare du Nord. It can then be collected at your arrival station 24 hours later. Cost: € 25.00 each way. More information about taking your bike on a train.

 

Taking a pet along

Guide dogs may accompany you but not pets.
More information about travelling with pets on a train.

 

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted on board.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Timetable Eurostar

Eurostar departs from Brussels-South to London St Pancras International and vice versa 10 times a day on Mondays through Fridays and 8 times a day on Saturdays and Sundays.

 

Departure stations

Eurostar departs from Brussels-South and travels to London. You can travel from the Netherlands to Brussels-South on an InterCity train to Brussels or on Thalys. Once at Brussels-South, you will have to check in at the Eurostar terminal at least 30 minutes before Eurostar departs. Passport control follows the check-in procedure.

 

To Brussels on the InterCity train to Brussels – departure stations

* Amsterdam Central
* Amsterdam South
* Schiphol
* The Hague Holland Spoor
* Rotterdam Central
* Dordrecht
* Roosendaal

The international train coming from the Netherlands will arrive at Brussels-South on track 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20. Signs marked ‘Eurostar’ point the way to the Eurostar terminal. In front of the entrance to the Eurostar terminal is a screen listing the Eurostar trains available for check-in and for boarding.

 

To Brussels on the Thalys – departure stations

* Amsterdam Central
* Schiphol
* The Hague Holland Spoor
* Rotterdam Central

Thalys coming from the Netherlands will arrive at Brussels-South on track 3, 4, 5, or 6. InterCity Brussels will arrive around track 18 at Brussels South. Eurostar usually departs from one of these tracks as well. It is very important that you check in at least 30 minutes before Eurostar departs.

 

Arrival stations

Eurostar takes you to three stations in France/England:

* Lille Europe
* Ebbsfleet International
* London St Pancras International