QN: Eurostar

ashcarrot

Never travelled by it and i'm trying to book a advance ticket from Network Rail from the eurostar train to take me home (as the price difference is a lot). My qn is from the arrival time of the eurostar how long should i give it before the departure of my normal train. Ie is there likely to be big delays, is there some sort of customs or controll that would stop me/delay me from taking my next train. At the moment its 40ish mins between the trains wondering if thats enough. The price means its worth taking the risk of missing the train vs getting an open ticket.

alanrowell

Which station(s)?

ashcarrot

London Waterloo (to Paris)

Voyager2002

Ask about a train ticket to/from London International. This is a special deal that is only available to Eurostar passengers. Essentially, it is a flexible ticket for the price of one at a fixed time. You need to speak to someone since I don't think you can buy it on-line.

alanrowell

ashcarrot wrote: »

London Waterloo (to Paris)

Which station are you travelling HOME from?

livinginhope

I've just returned from this trip,the customs and passport control are all done on check in which is 30 mins prior to departure,when you get off it's just like a normal train,onto the platform,up the steps and you're out! no delays only loads of people.
LIH

ashcarrot

Cool I'll have word down the train station and see how much they quote for this international thingy else I'll go for the advance with the 40min difference

alan99_2

Voyager2002 wrote: »

Ask about a train ticket to/from London International. This is a special deal that is only available to Eurostar passengers. Essentially, it is a flexible ticket for the price of one at a fixed time. You need to speak to someone since I don't think you can buy it on-line.

This may be the C.I.V. ticket. More here.

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=416607

Alan