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30% off to mark 30 years: Eurostar celebrates its green anniversary

12 November 2024

Eurostar, the high-speed rail service connecting the UK to mainland Europe, is marking its 30th birthday with its biggest offer of the year: 30% off across all routes and booking classes.

Eurostar launches new NOMAD Hazy IPA with Two Tribes

22 October 2024

Eurostar, the high-speed rail service connecting Europe, is launching the latest evolution of its exclusive onboard pale ale. From November 1st, NOMAD, crafted in partnership with Two Tribes, returns as a Hazy IPA, offering passengers a brand-new taste experience.

Oh Snap! Eurostar brings back a customer favourite

17 October 2024

Eurostar is excited to announce the return of Snap, the much-loved product tailored for spontaneous travellers eager to explore Europe’s iconic cities, with fares discounted by up to 50%.

Eurostar culinary evolution: Trio of chefs introduced onboard

14 October 2024

After a decade of French dining, Eurostar is revolutionising its gastronomic offering. For the first time in high-speed rail history, three food and beverage visionaries have come together to serve their contemporary creations onboard our trains, which are available for customers from November 4th.

Eurostar and SkyTeam announce partnership

25 September 2024

Eurostar and SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that paves the way for integrated intermodal journeys via air and rail for millions of customers.

Eurostar celebrates summer of success, welcoming 1.9m customers for the Olympics and Paralympics, a +5% uplift from last summer

9 September 2024

The summer of sport is coming to an end: the Paralympic athletes were festively welcomed this afternoon in St Pancras station, where they arrived by Eurostar, the official transport partner of Paralympics GB.  

The Grand Depart: Eurostar celebrates the first Team GB athletes heading to Paris 2024 Olympics

15 July 2024

Eurostar, the high-speed rail service across Europe, celebrated the first of Team GB's departure for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Departing on one of Eurostar’s Golden Trains were the Archery, Boxing and Gymnastics teams. The qualified Team GB athletes included boxer Delicious Orie, London-born triple gold medallist gymnast Max Whitlock, and archer Bryony Pitman, returning for her second Games after Tokyo 2020.

Let the Games Begin with Eurostar!

8 July 2024

Eurostar teams up with Team GB and ParalympicsGB in new brand campaign "Let the Games Begin," starring Tom Allen alongside travellers on their way to the Paris Olympics.

Eurostar supports athletes going for gold ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics with unveiling of The Golden Train

25 June 2024

Eurostar, the high-speed rail service across Europe, is proud to unveil its first-ever Golden Train in celebration of the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Eurostar Group Leverages Digital to Reach 30 Million Passengers by 2030, supported by Contentsquare

28 May 2024

Eurostar Group, born from the merger of Thalys and Eurostar, has placed customer experience at the heart of its strategy through a digital transformation project called Delta. By delivering a faster, more seamless and more accessible experience on web and app, the European rail transport leader is on track to reach its ambitious goal of 30 million passengers by 2030. This strategy, in which the group partnered with leading analytics platform Contentsquare, has already yielded results, with increased online sales and mobile app downloads.     

Eurostar to invest in up to 50 new trains as it reports strong financial performance

16 May 2024

- Milestone investment will enhance capacity and customer experience
- Eurostar Group achieves €2 billion revenue for the first time
- New trains planned to operate across five countries and beyond

Eurostar pledges to power trains with 100% renewable energy by 2030

30 April 2024

Eurostar, the high-speed rail network linking France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and the UK, announces its goal of enabling 30 million passengers to travel sustainably while lowering carbon emissions by 2030.
 

Eurostar sets the standard as it launches one of the most flexible international travel experiences in Europe

23 April 2024

Eurostar announces flexible fares across all travel classes are now ‘the standard’ between Europe’s most loved cities from today. 

Eurostar: On track for the Paris 2024 Olympics with 100 days to go

17 April 2024

Eurostar, the European high-speed rail service, is gearing up to transport athletes and fans to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and Paralympics, with over 415,000 tickets sold so far to travel to the Games across its network. The company is set to welcome over 2,000 Olympic and Paralympic athletes on board from four teams: Team GB, Team Belgium, Team Netherlands and Team Germany. Two million customers will travel to the games between July and September. 

Eurostar: Exceptional growth in 2023, on the way for 30 million passengers in 2030

24 January 2024

  • Close to 19 million passengers travelled in 2023 
  • +22% compared with 2022 and back to pre-Covid levels 
  • On course for its target of 30 million passengers by 2030 

Eurostar continues its transformation with new joint uniform accessories

10 January 2024

Following the launch of its new brand, website, app and loyalty programme, Eurostar has created contemporary accessories to update employee’s uniforms. These accessories are the first step for Eurostar employees to display the colours of the brand’s new identity before wearing the new joint uniforms, which is expected to change in 2025.

On track to victory: Eurostar opens key summer date ticket sales for EURO 2024

18 December 2023

Eurostar, the European high-speed rail service, today announces its early ticket release for travel to the EURO 2024, which takes place in Germany between June 14 and July 14, 2024. Tickets will be available from 18 December 2023 on the new Eurostar website to travel from London to Essen and Cologne, where England play two group stage games in their bid to bring the Henri Delaunay Trophy home.
 

Eurostar set for the slopes and a cracking Christmas getaway

14 December 2023

Eurostar, the European high-speed rail service, welcomes the start of a busy Christmas period as the first Eurostar Snow service leaves London on Saturday 16 December, for the French Alps.

Give the gift of sustainable travel this Christmas with 75,200 seats at £39

21 November 2023

Eurostar, the European high-speed rail service, is embracing the festive fun by launching a winter promotion.

Eurostar sprints to release early ticket sales for Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games

7 November 2023

Eurostar, the high-speed rail service across Europe, today announces the early release of its ticket sales to travel for the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympic Games. Customers can now race to purchase tickets to Paris for following dates, 25 July to 9 September 2024 to support their Olympic and Paralympic teams.

 

Eurostar launches new brand campaign and loyalty programme promising customers ‘Together we go further’

10 October 2023

The new Eurostar, bringing together Eurostar and Thalys, has launched to customers on 1 October 2023. A new brand, a new website, a new app and a new loyalty programme are the first steps in the creation of the new company, whose ambition is to carry 30 million passengers a year by 2030.  Today, Eurostar also announces its brand-new advertising campaign, which will be live across its European destinations from 16th October 2023.
 

Rugby fever hits the rails – Eurostar scores big with a surge in bookings

7 September 2023

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, is set to welcome thousands of rugby fans in September and October as they travel the sustainable way to France to support their teams in the Rugby World Cup.

Ready, Set, Snow!

29 August 2023

Eurostar launches new ski service for UK-based customers looking for a green way to travel to the Alps
 

“Taking the team to victory” - Eurostar Group will transport the British athletes of Team GB to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

3 July 2023

Eurostar Group – the joining of Eurostar and Thalys - today announces it will be the official travel partner of The British Olympic Association (BOA), the National Olympic Committee (NOC) behind Team GB, providing their travel to Paris for the Olympic Games next year.
 

Diversity and inclusion - Eurostar Group Joins Open@Work

29 June 2023

Brussels, 28 June 2023 – Eurostar Group CEO, Gwendoline Cazenave today signed Eurostar Group’s membership of Open@work, the Belgian B2B network aimed at creating an inclusive working environment for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Hop on board with Eurostar to enjoy Two Tribes’ exclusive Pale Ale

13 June 2023

Eurostar collaborates with local brewery Two Tribes to launch the NOMAD pale ale exclusively for on-board customers.
 

Seeing Europe shouldn’t cost the earth – Eurostar releases 10% discount to celebrate Earth Day

20 April 2023

Eurostar Group, the high-speed rail service connection the UK to mainland Europe is celebrating Earth Day by encouraging customers to travel more sustainably by offering a 10% discount on summer getaways.

Eurostar celebrates five years of sustainable travel between London and Amsterdam

12 April 2023

• Over 1.6 million high-speed rail journeys achieved between London and Amsterdam[i]
• More than 84k tonnes of CO2 saved as people switch from plane to train[ii]
 
 

Spring into action with 25% off Eurostar weekday travel to France

22 February 2023

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service connecting the UK and
mainland Europe, has released a 25% discount code for weekday travel for one week only.

Thalys wins prestigious Henry van de Velde award

8 February 2023

Brussels, 8 February 2023 - Last night, Thalys won a Henry van de Velde Gold award for the design of its new-generation trains. The design, developed by Belgian Axel Enthoven - for the Antwerp agency Yellow Window - in collaboration with the French designer matali crasset, boasts a greater capacity and offers an improved travel experience. The official awards ceremony took place at Bozar in Brussels, in the presence of Jo Brouns, Flemish Minister for Labour, the Economy, Innovation and Agriculture. 

Eurostar Group unveils new brand and reaffirms ambition to carry 30 million passengers by 2030, signalling a new golden age for European high-speed rail travel

24 January 2023

Eurostar Group, incorporating Thalys and Eurostar, today revealed the new brand to take the business forward, with a bold ambition to carry 30 million passengers a year by 2030 and become the backbone of sustainable travel in Europe.

Thalys celebrates 25 years of links with Germany

14 December 2022

Brussels, 14 December 2022 – The Thalys international high-speed train is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its German route. With up to five daily return trips, Thalys links the cities of Brussels, Liège, and Paris with the major cities of western Germany. With speeds of up to 300 km/h, Brussels to Cologne only takes 1 hour 52 minutes and costs from as little as €16.

Michelin-star chef Raymond Blanc, OBE, celebrates 10-year milestone as Eurostar’s Business Premier Culinary Director with highest rating from Sustainable Restaurant Association

10 November 2022

Eurostar, the high-speed rail service connecting the UK to mainland Europe, has been awarded the highest possible rating from the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) for its on-board catering, as it celebrates ten years in partnership with Michelin star chef, Raymond Blanc OBE.

First joint promotion for Eurostar and Thalys

8 November 2022

First joint promotion for Eurostar and Thalys as travellers are invited to enjoy the magic of Christmas across Europe with fares starting from £29.

Eurostar Group appoints Gwendoline Cazenave as Chief Executive Officer

22 August 2022

Gwendoline Cazenave will take over as CEO of Eurostar Group on October 1st. She succeeds Jacques Damas, who has been CEO of Eurostar since October 2020, and CEO of the holding company Eurostar Group since its creation on May 1st

Eurostar reports robust recovery of business travel in H1

18 July 2022

- Positive outlook as almost 80% business travellers expect to travel more or the same than in 2019.
- Work + play trend, with 86% business travellers wanting to extend trips for leisure.
- Eurostar managed corporate accounts increase by 40% between 2019 and 2022.

Eurostar launches more direct trains between London and the Netherlands

1 July 2022

Eurostar, the high-speed rail service linking the UK and mainland Europe, is excited to announce a fourth direct train service from London St. Pancras to Rotterdam Centraal and Amsterdam Centraal stations. Passengers can now purchase tickets for the additional service for travel from 5 September from just £39 one way.1  

Raymond Blanc celebrates the taste of summer with a new Eurostar Business Premier menu 

10 May 2022

Eurostar, the high-speed rail service linking the UK and mainland Europe, is launching a brand-new summer menu for Business Premier passengers to enjoy on board.

Eurostar releases week long summer promotion as festival season approaches

20 April 2022

Wednesday 20th April 2022, London, UK: Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service connecting the UK and mainland Europe, is launching a week-long promotion today. Running from the 20th to 26th April 2022, the promotion opens up summer ticket with seats from just £39 one way for travel between 4th May to 24th August 2022.

Eurostar relaunches exclusive cocktail bar service in Business Premier lounges

5 April 2022

Eurostar, the high-speed rail service linking the UK and mainland Europe, is resuming a full Business Premier lounge service this week, with the re-opening of its London and Paris cocktail bars and relaunch of its canapé collection.

KLM and Thalys make train travel more appealing to transfer passengers at Schiphol Airport

30 March 2022

Brussels, 30 March 2022. Thalys and KLM have signed an agreement to develop their joint Air/Rail product with a view to making it more appealing to clients. The aim is to increase the number of passengers taking the train from Brussels to Schiphol Airport to catch a KLM flight.  

Eurostar has the advantage with travel spike for 6 Nations

16 March 2022

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, is set to welcome thousands of British rugby fans this weekend as they travel to see England take on France in the Six Nations rugby tournament.

Don’t miss the Eurostar week-long Spring sale starting 1st February

1 February 2022

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service connecting the UK and mainland Europe, is launching a week-long sale today. Running from 1st to 8th February 2022,1 the promotion comes in celebration of restrictions easing and services ramping up. Customers can grab an amazing deal with seats from just £35 (39€) one way2 for travel between 21st February and 19th May 2022.  
 

iProov and Eurostar Launch Trial to Provide Contactless Travel at London St Pancras International

6 December 2021

iProov, the world leader in biometric face authentication technology, and Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, has announced that its trial of a contactless fast-track service, SmartCheck, is now live.

Eurostar launches winter sale with 50,000 seats at just £34 one way

4 November 2021

Eurostar is offering fares from just £34 one way1 between London and Paris.  The winter sale starts today and runs until the 10th November, for travel between the 16th November and 23rd March 2022.

With up to 50,000 seats on sale, there’s never been a better time to enjoy a Christmas shopping trip to Paris or plan a New Year getaway to keep the January blues at bay.

Climate Train sets off to COP26

30 October 2021

  • Rail companies across Europe unite with Youth for Sustainable Travel for special train to COP26
  • Service will begin at Amsterdam, bringing delegations and youth activists from across the continent to Glasgow for COP26
  • Journey will showcase importance of rail travel in battle against climate change

No need to travel far for a change of scene - Thalys highlights its best destinations in its latest campaign

18 October 2021

Brussels, 18 October 2021. At a time when the will to travel is stronger than ever this autumn, Thalys is expressing its will to bring Europeans closer together in a new, quirky and bold campaign based on its main destinations. Coordinated with the DDB Paris agency, this campaign heralds a shift in Thalys’ tone. 

Eurostar adds more high-speed services to Europe

19 August 2021

  • Expanded timetable builds on growing demand since UK travel restrictions eased
  • Bookings double with 39 additional trains running in August
  • Five daily returns on London-Paris and three daily returns on London-Brussels route from September

Rail companies unite to run Climate Train to Cop26

7 July 2021

In October, ProRail, NS, Eurostar, Avanti West Coast and Youth for Sustainable Travel will join forces to run a special 'Climate Train' to the COP26 Climate Summit in Glasgow. Almost six years after the Paris Climate Agreement was signed, more focus on 'sustainable mobility’ including rail is needed according to European Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans who consciously chooses to take the train to Glasgow.
 

175 years of the Paris-Brussels line - Thalys celebrates high-speed European travel

14 June 2021

Thalys is celebrating 175 years of rail travel between Paris and Brussels. This morning, to mark this anniversary, and the resumption of travel within Europe, an ‘event’ train with 175 Thalys customers and partners travelled between Paris and Brussels, not in two days as was the case on 14 June 1846, but in 1 hour 22 minutes. 
As the first connection between two capital cities, the first Paris-Brussels journey marked the start of international rail travel within Europe. 
 

Eurostar secures financial support package

18 May 2021

Eurostar today announces that it has reached a refinancing agreement with its shareholders and banks.

The refinancing package of £250m1 mainly consists of additional equity and loans from a syndicate of banks2 guaranteed by the shareholders: SNCF, the French state railway group and Eurostar’s majority shareholder, Patina Rail LLP, a vehicle backed by Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (“CDPQ”) and funds managed by the Infrastructure team of Federated Hermes, and SNCB, the Belgian state train operator.

 

Thalys, hard hit by the health crisis, prepares to come back stronger

31 March 2021

Paris, 31 March 2021 - Thalys' performance in 2020 was heavily impacted by the Covid-19 health crisis. Despite the uncertain circumstances, Thalys is looking to the future. A greener future, in which rail travel will thrive.  

Eurostar opens sales to the slopes

6 October 2020

Eurostar, the high-speed rail link between the UK and mainland Europe, today opens sales for connecting journeys from London to the French Alps. Tickets are now available for travel from 13th December until 3rd January 2021. Travel for the remainder of the ski season, between 4th January and 28th March 2021 will be on sale from Thursday 5th November.

‘Eurostar For Business’ platform launches to support business travel

10 September 2020

Eurostar, the high-speed rail link between the UK and mainland Europe, is launching an exclusive new booking platform for business travellers. In a first for Eurostar, the new portal has been designed with business travel in mind, offering organisations of any size a seamless start to their travel experience with all bookings easily accessible in one place.

Eurostar resumes full on-board catering offer

7 September 2020

Eurostar, the high-speed rail link between the UK and mainland Europe, is reinstating its full on-board catering offer from 7th September, following changes made due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
 

Eurostar confirms start of new direct connection between Amsterdam and London

24 August 2020

  • Fully direct service both to and from the Netherlands will operate from 26th October
  • Tickets on sale from 1st September
  • New flexible fares offer free exchanges up to 14 days before departure

Eurostar launches flexible fares and restarts routes

1 July 2020

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK and mainland Europe, is offering travellers more flexibility on their bookings, with all fares now available to exchange with no fee, up to 14 days before departure.

Eurostar offering free trips for local heroes

3 June 2020

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK and mainland Europe, is inviting people to nominate their hero for a chance to win a Standard Premier trip for two people to a Eurostar destination of their choice.
 

Eurostar volunteers sharing language skills with schools

26 May 2020

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK and mainland Europe, has developed a scheme to provide support for language students during school closures brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
 

Sustainable travel across Europe from just £29

3 March 2020

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service, is offering great value seats to Paris, Brussels, Lille and Calais from just £29 each way. Customers can also travel to Amsterdam and Rotterdam from just £35 each way following the announcement that the service will be fully direct between the UK and the Netherlands from 30th April.

Eurostar launches 'You see more when you don't fly' TV campaign

6 February 2020

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK and mainland Europe, today launches the next phase of its ‘You see more when you don’t fly’ campaign, designed to showcase that the best breaks start and end with a Eurostar journey straight to the heart of European cities by train.
 

Eurostar transforms link between London and Amsterdam with services now direct both to and from the Netherlands

4 February 2020

Eurostar, the high-speed rail link between the UK and mainland Europe, today announces that from the 30th April its London-Amsterdam service will operate fully direct both to and from the Netherlands. Tickets for the direct return journey will be on sale from 11th February 2020.
 

Eurostar to host exclusive ‘meet and greet’ with former rugby England captain Dylan Hartley

27 January 2020

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK and mainland Europe, is hosting former England rugby captain Dylan Hartley in an exclusive ‘meet and greet’ to give rugby fans booked to travel on Eurostar to the Six Nations game in Paris a trip to remember.
 

Eurostar offers up to 25% discount on selected hotels

21 January 2020

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, is offering up to 25% off on selected hotels when booked together with train travel.

My Thalys World

14 January 2020

A new loyalty programme for new advantages, available directly on Thalys.com and in the Thalys app. 

Simpler, clearer and more traveller friendly, My Thalys World now rewards the value of transactions: travellers collect member points, which define their status, Miles and advantages from the very first journey, for every euro spent

Eurostar launches sale with fares from just £29

7 January 2020

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service connecting the UK and mainland Europe, is offering great value seats from just £29 for travel between January and September 2020.

Eurostar e-vouchers on sale for Christmas

9 December 2019

With Christmas just around the corner, Eurostar is offering e-vouchers as the perfect gift for travel enthusiasts this festive season.

Eurostar launches new sustainable holiday collection

28 November 2019

Eurostar, the high-speed rail service linking the UK and mainland Europe, today launches its new sustainable holiday collection, recommending eco-friendly hotels in combination with the most environmentally-friendly choice for short-haul European travel.
 

Eurostar celebrates 25 years with new environmental commitments

14 November 2019

  • New initiatives building on Tread Lightly environmental programme
  • First plastic-free train to mark 25th birthday
  • Commitment to planting ‘a tree for every train’

Eurostar launches a series of on-board masterclasses on selected trains in October

2 October 2019

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, has launched a series of new on-board masterclasses on selected trains in October. Passengers will be able to join a masterclass on food, arts and culture, cocktails and wine led by a series of experts on selected London to Paris routes.
 

GREEN SPEED: A PROJECT TO COMBINE EUROSTAR AND THALYS HAS BEEN PRESENTED TO THE BOARDS OF THEIR SHAREHOLDERS TO MEET THE DEMAND FOR SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL IN EUROPE

27 September 2019

The management of SNCF, SNCB  and Patina Rail LLP* (a consortium comprising Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) and Hermes Infrastructure) have today presented the Green Speed project to their Boards which proposes combining Eurostar, the cross-Channel  high speed rail operator, and Thalys, the Franco-Belgian high speed rail operator, to create the foundations of a sustainable European high-speed rail travel company.

When this project has been precisely defined, it will remain subject to the approval of the Boards and  consultation with the  representative bodies of employees as well as clearance of the European Commission regarding merger control.

 

See more of Europe from just £29

26 September 2019

Eurostar is offering great value seats from just £29 to Paris, Brussels, Lille or Calais or £35 to Amsterdam or Rotterdam, providing the perfect excuse for a city break

Eurostar unveils 25 years of traveller photographs

10 September 2019

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, today unveils a new picture gallery celebrating travellers’ memorable imagery from the past 25 years.

Eurostar invites travellers to ‘Press for champagne’

6 August 2019

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, today launches a ‘Press for champagne’ button to kick off the 100-day countdown to its 25th anniversary. In a first for any transport provider, travellers can ‘press for champagne’ using the latest version of the Eurostar app to join in the celebrations and make their trip even more memorable.
 

Enjoy a memorable journey for less

24 July 2019

Save up to £80 on Eurostar’s luxurious Business Premier travel to Paris, Brussels, Lille and Calais. Available to book from 25th July to 25th August.

Stress-free travel from city to the slopes

16 July 2019

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, is opening sales for travel to the French Alps next ski season. On 17th July 2019, tickets will be available for travel throughout the winter between 20th December 2019 and 11th April 2020.
 

Upgrade for less with up to 30% off Eurostar Standard Premier

10 July 2019

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, is offering savings of up to 30% off Standard Premier fares. Travellers looking to upgrade their summer travel can enjoy more spacious surroundings, food and drinks served to their seat and a selection of complimentary magazines during an effortless journey.
 

Rainbow arch welcomes Eurostar travellers to Pride in London

4 July 2019

A rainbow arch at St Pancras International welcomes Eurostar travellers to Pride celebrations in London this weekend.

The Board of Eurostar appoints Mrs Dominique Reiniche as its new Chair

28 June 2019

The Board of Eurostar, the high-speed rail passenger service between the UK and mainland Europe, today announced the appointment of Dominique Reiniche as its new Chair.  Dominique will succeed Clare Hollingsworth who has been Chairman of Eurostar for six years following three years as a non executive director.
 

Explore Europe for less this summer

18 June 2019

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, is offering the chance to explore Europe this summer with seats available from just £29 each way to Paris, Brussels, or Lille 1, and £35 one way to Rotterdam and Amsterdam.
 

Eurostar introduces third direct daily service from London to the Netherlands

11 June 2019

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, is launching a third direct daily service from London to Amsterdam on 11 June. To mark the introduction of the additional service and the opening of Van Gogh’s sunflower exhibition in Amsterdam next week, Eurostar unveils a specially commissioned gown made entirely of fresh sunflowers.

Eurostar provides 360° guide to help travellers with autism

14 May 2019

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, today launches a new 360° virtual guide to help travellers with autism have a smooth and stress-free journey, in a first for the travel industry.  
 

Save on a south of France summer

14 May 2019

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, is releasing thousands of great value fares on its service to Lyon and the South of France, with seats available from just £45 to Lyon and £49 to Avignon and Marseille.

Now boarding: Eurostar’s Vegetarian Train

13 May 2019

For the first time, Eurostar will be turning vegetarian and transforming the menu to offer passengers a range of meat free meals to celebrate National Vegetarian Week.

Eurostar mobile tickets can now be saved on Google Pay

17 April 2019

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, is offering travellers a new way to organize and manage paperless tickets, by adding the ability to buy and save mobile tickets on Google Pay in a world first for any international rail company.
 

Eurostar releases £35 fares to celebrate first year of Amsterdam service

10 April 2019

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, is celebrating its first year of services direct from London to Rotterdam and Amsterdam by releasing seats at just £35 one-way, available to book for a limited period only from 10th to 15th April.
 

Eurostar celebrates first anniversary of high-speed services to Amsterdam

4 April 2019

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, is celebrating its first year of direct services from London to the Netherlands. Since launching in April 2018, over quarter of a million people have travelled from London to Amsterdam, the equivalent of more than 1,000 plane loads.1  
 

SNAP-up Eurostar’s lowest ever fares to Amsterdam for Valentine’s

12 February 2019

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe for 25 years, is offering great value SNAP tickets for £25 to Paris, Brussels and Lille, or £30 to Rotterdam and Amsterdam.1 The fares are the lowest price yet for Eurostar’s direct service from London to the Netherlands, and perfect for those in need of a last minute Valentine’s gift.
 

Eurostar sees a Six Nations surge

7 February 2019

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, is set to welcome thousands of French rugby fans this weekend as they travel to see France take on England in the Six Nations rugby tournament.
 

Start 2019 with a European adventure

8 January 2019

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, is offering a budget friendly way to break the January blues with over 100,000 seats available from just £29 each way.

Eurostar steps-up services to Amsterdam

4 January 2019

Eurostar, the high-speed rail service connecting the UK with mainland Europe, is today putting tickets on sale for its third daily service direct from London to Rotterdam and Amsterdam.
 

Eurostar on track for the great Christmas getaway

17 December 2018

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service between the UK and mainland Europe, is expecting a busy Christmas period with over 379,500 passengers booked to travel between Wednesday 19th December 2018 Tuesday 1st January 2019 – a 4.6% increase compared to the same period last year*.
 

Start the new year with a European getaway

6 November 2018

Eurostar releases over 75,000 seats from £29 one-way

Eurostar welcomes ‘Pepper’: the first robot in the UK travel industry

24 October 2018

Eurostar, the high-speed rail operator connecting the UK with mainland Europe, today welcomed Pepper the robot to its London St Pancras team. In a first for the UK travel industry, the interactive humanoid robot offers customers, particularly families and children, a fun new way to find out about their journey before departure and entertains younger travellers.
 

Eurostar offers lower fares for larger groups

11 September 2018

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, is offering savings for travellers that book together. Savings start when at least two people travel together, with tickets from just £25 each way for groups above four.

Eurostar unveils new cocktail bar in London Business Premier lounge

5 September 2018

•    New winter menu designed by London Cocktail Club
•    Signature London cocktail featuring gin created with Raymond Blanc OBE
•    New G&T menu featuring gin from across the Continent

Explore Belgium and Lille this September with Eurostar

17 August 2018

Beat the post summer holiday blues, with a weekend getaway to the Continent on Eurostar this September. Whether it’s beer tasting in Brussels, a chocolate filled weekend in Bruges, or a shopping spree in Lille, the hardest decision will be deciding where to go.

Choose stress-free travel to the slopes

17 July 2018

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, is opening sales for tickets to the French Alps on 18th July 2018. The direct journey takes travellers from the centre of London to the side of the slopes, whilst they sit back and relax avoiding airport stress and time-consuming transfers to resorts.
 

Travel in style with Eurostar’s new hair salon

17 July 2018

Designed to offer travellers a quick, convenient and first-class cut and style, it offers chic holidaymakers and time-pressed business passengers luxury on-the-go hair styling before travelling to the Continent.

Eurostar rolls out the rainbow carpet for Pride 2018

4 July 2018

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, today unveils a rainbow carpet welcoming travellers to London to celebrate Pride 2018 this weekend.
 

Save on superior travel with up to 30% off Eurostar Standard Premier

3 July 2018

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, is offering luxury travel for less with savings of up to 30% off Standard Premier fares. Available to book from 3rd to 16th July, the savings are valid for travel throughout the summer for travel between 16th July and 5th September.*
 

Eurostar launches exclusive experiences

27 June 2018

Eurostar, the high-speed rail service linking the UK and mainland Europe, is offering meeting, incentive, conference and exhibition (MICE) customers a selection of new ways to make their journey even more memorable.

Save on summer getaways by Eurostar

15 May 2018

  • Train and hotel packages from just £89pp
  • London to Rotterdam and Amsterdam from just £35

Eurostar launches new hotel collection

25 April 2018

  • Eurostar is now offering customers access to an exclusive range of hand-picked hotels with special rates when booked together with travel.
  • The new hotel collection has been curated by Eurostar to provide travellers with the best selection of high quality city-centre hotels across all price-points, grouped in different themes to make booking the ideal trip quick and easy. From design gems to gastronomic hot-spots, the new platform will help customers identify the perfect, tried and tested hotel.

Now boarding: Eurostar’s first commercial service sets off to Amsterdam

4 April 2018

  • Historic milestone for international high speed rail
  • UK to the Netherlands in just three hours
  • Tickets from £35 one-way
  • Fast, environmentally friendly alternative to the airlines

Spring into a European adventure

7 March 2018

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, is releasing thousands of low priced seats from just £29 one way to Paris, Brussels, Lille or Calais, and from only £35 one way on its new direct service to Rotterdam and Amsterdam, which starts on 4th April.
 
 

Inaugural Eurostar service sets off from London to Amsterdam

20 February 2018

  • Inaugural Eurostar journey from the UK to The Netherlands in three hours
  • Tickets from £35 one-way on sale from 4pm today
  • Six weeks to go until the start of commercial service on 4th April

Eurostar announces the launch of its new London-Amsterdam service on 4 April 2018

9 February 2018

  • Major commitment to the future of international high speed rail
  • UK to The Netherlands by Eurostar in just three hours with journey time of 3hr41 (London-Amsterdam) and 3hr01 (London- Rotterdam)
  • Tickets from £35 one-way on sale from 20 February when the inaugural journey will take place
  • Record London to Brussels journey time of 1hr48 – a saving of 17 minutes

Eurostar unveils new Tread Lightly environmental targets New 10 point plan in support of 2016 Paris Climate Agreement

7 February 2018

  • Ambitious plan to cut carbon emissions and reduce waste over next three years
  • Commitment to reducing the use of plastics by 50% by 2020
  • Tread Lightly programme to champion the switch from plane to high speed rail
  • New London-Amsterdam service to provide an environmentally friendly alternative to the airlines

Eurostar appoints Mike Cooper as its new Chief Executive Officer

9 January 2018

Eurostar, the high-speed rail service between the UK and mainland Europe, today announced the appointment of Mike Cooper, currently CEO of the delivery service firm, Yodel, as its new CEO. Mike will succeed Nicolas Petrovic who will be leaving Eurostar at the end of February to become CEO, Siemens, France.
 

Start the New Year with a European getaway

29 December 2017

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, is releasing thousands of seats at just £29 each way, providing the perfect cure to any January blues.  
 

Record numbers choosing a Eurostar Christmas getaway

20 December 2017

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service between the UK and mainland Europe, is expecting its busiest December ever with over 370,000 booked to travel during the Christmas period, and a 2% increase across the month.*
 

Eurostar launches new loyalty programme

12 December 2017

  • Club Eurostar will be open to all passengers
  • Members will be rewarded for frequency of travel and spend
  • More ways to spend points including upgrades

Eurostar partners with Liberty London this Christmas

7 December 2017

Travellers will receive £15 off gifts in store and online
Eurostar, the high-speed rail service connecting the UK and mainland Europe, has partnered with iconic British retailer, Liberty London, to offer travellers a special Christmas gift, just in time for the festive season.
 

Raymond Blanc serves up new healthy salads for Eurostar Business Premier travellers

5 December 2017

Designed by Michelin star chef and Eurostar Business Premier Culinary Director, Raymond Blanc OBE, the eight vegetarian salads are a welcome addition to the menu for those desiring a lighter option, whilst they relax or work on board.
 

Eurostar launches flash sale

20 November 2017

SNAP up tickets from £19 one-way

Eurostar celebrates 10 years at St Pancras International

14 November 2017

Eurostar today marks the 10-year anniversary of relocating to St Pancras International, with the improved station facilities and reduced journey times supporting passenger growth of 25% from 8 to 10 million travellers a year.

Sustainable dish competition

14 November 2017

Eurostar and leading environmental organisations announce winner of culinary competition aimed at young people in the UK, France and Belgium
 

  • 17-year old French student Mathieu Coiffard crowned winner of “Create a sustainable Business Premier dish” challenge
  • Award ceremony led by lead judge Raymond Blanc, OBE, renowned Michelin starred chef
  • Winning dish to be showcased on the Eurostar Business Premier class menu

Eurostar offers group getaways for less

7 November 2017

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, is offering great value fares for group bookings, with tickets available from just £25 each way when booked between 7 November and 19 November 2017.
 

Experience the Magic of Christmas with Eurostar

9 October 2017

With Christmas just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to take a short Eurostar journey to Belgium, France or Germany to enjoy the Christmas Markets. 

Eurostar Paris Business Premier lounge opens its doors to new cocktail menu

19 September 2017

  • Eurostar will be treating Business Premier passengers to a new range of winter cocktails to enjoy whilst relaxing in the Paris lounge
  • Winter cocktail menu designed by London Cocktail Club
  • Exclusive cocktails featuring gin created by Raymond Blanc OBE and Silent Pool Distillers

Eurostar brings ‘MagicBreaks’ on board to provide Disneyland Paris bookings

11 September 2017

Eurostar has partnered with MagicBreaks, the specialist booking provider and largest online re-packager for holidays to Disneyland® Paris.

Brighten winter months with a Eurostar trip to Lyon’s Fête des Lumières

7 September 2017

  • A Eurostar train is transformed by a light projection as sales open for travel to Lyon for the Fête des Lumières, starting on 7th December 2017
  • Tickets on sale from Friday 8th September

All aboard! Eurostar is set for a bumper bank holiday

22 August 2017

Eurostar is set for a busy August bank holiday weekend as over 142,000 passengers are expected to travel with the high-speed rail operator – an 8% rise in passenger numbers compared to the equivalent period in 2016

Choose the stress-free start to a ski holiday

18 July 2017

Skiers and snowboarders seeking effortless travel to the slopes can book their winter escape with Eurostar, as tickets go on sale for high-speed travel from London St Pancras and Ashford International to the heart of the French Alps on 19th July 2017.
 

Eurostar unveils world’s first onboard virtual reality experience: ‘Eurostar Odyssey’

12 July 2017

Eurostar today announces ‘Eurostar Odyssey’, the first virtual reality experience designed to enhance a journey through an immersive onboard adventure, with specially designed headsets distributed throughout the summer at peak travel periods for families.
 

Snap up a Eurostar day trip

10 July 2017

Eurostar is offering great value day trips from just £25 each way with Eurostar Snap, the digital platform with the lowest fares available to spontaneous travellers. 
 

Eurostar hosts first on board startup masterclass

15 June 2017

Eurostar, the high-speed rail service between the UK and mainland Europe, is offering startups the opportunity to take their business on a journey to the next level, in a collaboration with Viva Technology, Paris Region Entreprises, Business France,  London & Partners and three of Europe’s most prominent venture capital funds.

Snap up a £19 Eurostar ticket

24 May 2017

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, is offering £19 fares to Paris or Brussels for one day only on 24th May, to celebrate the first anniversary of Eurostar Snap. 

Eurostar launches its new state-of-the-art e320 trains on the London-Brussels route

23 May 2017

Eurostar, the high-speed rail service between the UK and mainland Europe, today previewed its new e320 train on the London-Brussels route in advance of its introduction into service on Sunday 28 May.
 

Enjoy Europe this summer from £29

9 May 2017

75,000 seats are available for just £29 each way to Paris, Brussels, or Lille, and £35 each way to any Belgian station including Bruges, Antwerp or Ghent.

Sony and Eurostar launch first ever ‘Sound Menu’

27 April 2017

Helping passengers get the most out of their journey, with carefully curated, music psychologist-led playlist.
 

Travellers making tracks to Europe this Easter

12 April 2017

Eurostar is expecting over 163,000 passengers to travel over its busiest ever Easter weekend, a 12% rise in passenger numbers for the high-speed rail operator compared to the equivalent period in 2016*.

High-speed line to Bordeaux

14 March 2017

Eurostar, the high-speed rail service linking the UK and mainland Europe, will open ticket sales for the new route from London to Bordeaux tomorrow, 15 March 2017.

The great value getaway

28 February 2017

Eurostar is offering Brits the chance to holiday for less with the release of over 50,000 seats on sale for £29 one-way*. The promotion will run for 10 days from 7 – 16 March and passengers will be able to travel from 21 March – 25 May 2017.
 

Eurostar unveils its state-of-the-art new business lounge in Paris Gare du Nord

3 February 2017

Eurostar, the high-speed rail service linking the UK and mainland Europe, will open the doors to its new Business Premier lounge in Paris Gare du Nord on Saturday, 4 February 2017.
 

Eurostar Valentine's Day e-voucher

19 January 2017

Eurostar is offering the perfect gift for Valentine's Day with the launch of e-vouchers. 

Eurostar celebrates 25 Years of Disneyland Paris with £25 return child fares

9 January 2017

As Disneyland Paris celebrates its 25th anniversary, Eurostar is offering great value child fares taking travellers direct to the celebrations throughout 2017. For just £12.50 each way, the discounted child tickets are available for booking from 10th January until 25th January 2017 and valid for travel between 20th February and 31st October 2017.
 

New Eurostar fares for Interrailers

3 January 2017

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, is launching a new, lower and simpler Pass holder fare for all Interrail travellers, having joined Eurail Group G.I.E. from 1st January 2017.
 

Start 2017 in style with a great value European adventure

22 December 2016

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, is offering great value sale fares from £26* each way. Tickets are available to purchase from 26th December to 9th January 2017, valid for travel from 9th January to 27th March 2017.
 

Eurostar’s busiest ever December getaway

21 December 2016

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service between the UK and mainland Europe, is set to welcome over 368,000 people during the festive season, a 9% rise compared to the same period last year* in what is expected to be its busiest December ever.  

SNAP up the lowest ever Eurostar fare

16 November 2016

Eurostar, the high-speed rail service connecting the UK and mainland Europe, has today announced its lowest ever fare of £19 one-way*, available on Eurostar Snap – the innovative digital platform where passengers with flexibility on their travel time can access the best available Eurostar fares.
 

Eurostar launches e-vouchers for Christmas

25 October 2016

Christmas shoppers looking for the ultimate gift can celebrate, as Eurostar is launching e-vouchers just in time for the festive season. In just a few clicks, the gift can be easily sent to friends and family, whilst avoiding the hassle of the high street.
 

Eurostar announces more seats to the slopes

14 September 2016

Eurostar is providing another chance for skiers to take the train to the slopes, with additional services on sale today for the peak school holiday period during February half term 2017.
 

Unwind along Amsterdam’s famous canals with Eurostar travel from just £46

30 August 2016

Eurostar is releasing additional availability of its £46* each way fares to Amsterdam this winter, making it an ideal time to visit the city’s cobbled streets and scenic canals by high-speed rail.
 

Eurostar releases £58 day return fares for August

27 July 2016

For those wishing to make the most of the summer holidays, jump on board Eurostar for a day trip to Paris and Brussels for just £58 return*.

Feeling Festive? Plan your break with Eurostar: a guide to the best of Europe’s Christmas markets by rail

19 July 2016

Now that travel bookings are open for the Christmas period, it’s the perfect time to plan a festive getaway to Europe with Eurostar.
 

Take the stress-free route to the slopes

13 July 2016

Skiers looking for the best way to travel to the slopes can start planning their winter adventure with Eurostar. The high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe opens sales for its popular service from London St Pancras and Ashford International to the heart of the French Alps on 20th July 2016. 

Travel in style for less with 30% off Eurostar Standard Premier fares

5 July 2016

Holidaymakers looking to enjoy a European break can indulge in a luxury upgrade for less as Eurostar is offering 30% off Standard Premier fares booked between 7th – 18th July 2016.
 

Eurostar Snap on full time: New digital hub becomes available year-round

28 June 2016

Eurostar, the high-speed rail service connecting the UK and mainland Europe, has today announced that its new service Snap will become a permanent feature, following a successful trial last month.
 

Eurostar partners with ITV Essentials to bring popular British drama on board

14 June 2016

Eurostar and ITV Essentials have today announced a new partnership  which will extend the range of entertainment available on board from 15th June.

Winner announced for the 2016 Eurostar Ashden award for Sustainable Travel

10 June 2016

Global organisation, Bridges to Prosperity, has beaten off strong competition from sustainable travel initiatives across the world to win the 2016 Eurostar Ashden Award for Sustainable Travel.
 

Platform pitch arrives at St Pancras International

8 June 2016

A Eurostar platform at London’s St Pancras International is transformed into a football pitch as nearly a million fans make their way to France to cheer on their team in the Euro 2016 tournament.
 

Swap school for the Seine this summer, with £10 child fares on Eurostar

7 June 2016

Eurostar is offering child tickets for just £10 one way this summer, to help parents replace school holiday boredom with an exciting European adventure.
 

Bon appétit – Raymond Blanc dishes up new afternoon menu for Eurostar Business Premier travellers

6 June 2016

Eurostar Business Premier passengers will be treated to a new afternoon menu designed by Michelin starred chef, Raymond Blanc OBE.
 
The updated menu will be introduced following feedback from customers indicating a preference for a fuller range of options during their afternoon journey, with many often missing lunch due to meetings.
 

SNAP up the best value Eurostar tickets: New digital hub offers best deals for flexible travellers

26 May 2016

Eurostar, the high-speed rail service connecting the UK and mainland Europe, has today announced the launch of an innovative new service – Eurostar Snap – where passengers with flexibility on their travel time can access the best available Eurostar fares.

Eurostar releases 200,000 seats for £29 one way

9 May 2016

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, is offering Brits the chance to holiday for less with the release of over 200,000 seats on sale for £29 one way*. The promotion will run for seventeen days from 9 – 25 May and passengers will be able to travel from 23 May – 5 November 2016.
 

Eurostar unveils new marketing campaign to showcase state-of-the-art new fleet

9 May 2016

Eurostar, the high-speed rail service linking the UK and mainland Europe, is launching a new above the line campaign today designed to showcase Eurostar’s service benefits and features of the new state-of-the-art fleet, which started service in November 2015.

Escape to the vineyards

28 April 2016

Eurostar, the high-speed rail service linking the UK and mainland Europe, is celebrating the first anniversary of its popular direct service from London to Lyon and the South of France, which has sold over 182,000 tickets since launch

Eurostar goes into training for the football this summer

20 April 2016

World record holding freestyle footballer Daniel Cutting performs keepie-uppies on-board a Eurostar, as sales open for a dedicated train to the England vs Wales match on June 16th in Lens.  Visit football.eurostar.com
 

All aboard! Eurostar set for a cracking Easter weekend

21 March 2016

Eurostar is set for a busy Easter bank holiday weekend as over 128,000 passengers are expected to travel with the high-speed rail operator - a 4%  rise in passenger numbers compared to the equivalent period in 2015.
 

Super Six Nations for Eurostar as thousands of passengers take the train to the game

16 March 2016

Eurostar is gearing up to welcome thousands of English rugby fans this weekend, as they make their way to Paris in the hope of seeing their team achieve the Grand Slam in the Six Nations Rugby tournament.

Vive la France! Eurostar launches ticket sale to sixty French destinations

7 March 2016

Eurostar is offering travellers the chance to see more of France for less, with great value sale fares to nearly 60 French destinations. From 8-21 March, tickets are available from just £37 each way, for travel between 21st March and 2nd June.

Eurostar launches new website for travel agents

2 March 2016

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service connecting the UK and mainland Europe, is today launching a new website dedicated to supporting UK travel agents. The brand new version of Eurostar4agents.com has been designed to provide the latest Eurostar product and service information to support all UK trade agents and selling partners.
 

Packing it all in to a mini break

7 February 2016

As families prepare for the half term getaway, new research commissioned by Eurostar reveals the packing pressure facing holidaymakers unable to leave their home comforts behind. 

President of Insitution of Mechanical Engineers visits Eurostar’s London depot

1 February 2016

Richard Folkson, President of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, made his first visit to Eurostar’s state of the art depot – Temple Mills - in Leyton, East London on Friday.
 

Break in the new year with a trip to Europe

28 December 2015

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, is offering Brits the chance to holiday for less with a sale on a wide range of destinations. Whether it’s a shopping spree to the January sales in Paris or a mini break in Brussels, with fares starting from £29 one-way*, the hardest decision will be deciding where to go. The sale will run for fourteen days from the 30th December 2015 to 12th January 2016 and passengers will be able to travel from January.
 

Now showing… onboard entertainment and WiFi launched across Eurostar’s new fleet

28 December 2015

Eurostar, the high-speed rail service connecting the UK and mainland Europe, is pleased to announce the launch of wifi and onboard entertainment across its new fleet of state-of-the-art trains.
 

Eurostar introduces Boomerang

22 December 2015

Eurostar, the high-speed rail link between the UK and mainland Europe, is trialling a unique new way to bring the capitals of London and Paris even closer together teaming up with Boomerang. This new online platform puts Eurostar travellers in touch with each other to help them get the little things they miss most from across the Channel.
 

Eurostar kicks off ticket sales for Euro 2016

9 December 2015

Eurostar tickets for travel during the Euro 2016 tournament will be on sale this Saturday 12th December, just in time for UEFA’s official draw. Football fans can catch the train straight to the games, thanks to direct and in-direct Eurostar services from the heart of London to the city centre of France’s host footballing cities.

Eurostar celebrates 21st birthday with its very own gin

14 November 2015

On the eve of its 21st birthday, Eurostar unveils its very own gin designed by Business Premier Culinary Director, Raymond Blanc OBE, in partnership with artisan producers, Silent Pool Distillers.
 

Eurostar reports record breaking numbers

25 August 2015

Eurostar, the high-speed rail service linking the UK and mainland Europe, announces the highest ever number of passengers transported in one month with 1 million customers having travelled in July 2015. This milestone marks a year-on-year increase of 5.1% in passengers compared with the same period last year (2015: 1,017m, 2014: 968,000).
 

The great value getaway

19 August 2015

Eurostar is offering Brits the chance to head to Europe for less with a record number of destinations on sale. From a seaside escape to the South of France on Eurostar’s new direct service from London to a festive Christmas Market in Bruges, holidaymakers are spoilt for choice. The thirteen day ticket sale will run from 27 August – 8 September and travel is valid from late September 2015.
 

Get your skis on!

15 July 2015

Ski enthusiasts looking to travel to the slopes by rail can celebrate as Eurostar offers passengers more routes to the Alps than ever before. The high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe will open sales tomorrow for its popular direct ski service from London St Pancras and Ashford International to the heart of the French Alps.
 

Book an August adventure with Eurostar child fares for just £1 each way

25 June 2015

This summer, Eurostar is encouraging families to make the most of the  summer holiday by booking a European escape, with child fares from just £1 each way.
 
The same low fare is available in both Standard and Standard Premier classes, for travel to Paris, Brussels, Lille, Calais or any Belgium station. Tickets are on sale from 2nd to 9th July, for travel between 1st and 27th August, and applies for children aged between 4 and 11, with under 4s travelling free.
 

Winners announced for the 2015 Eurostar Ashden Awards for Sustainable Travel

12 June 2015

Belgium peer-to-peer car hire network, Tapazz, and French bicycle collective, Les Boîtes à Vélo, have beaten off strong competition from sustainable travel initiatives across the UK, France and Belgium to win the 2015 Eurostar Ashden Awards for Sustainable Travel.
 
The two winners were chosen for their innovative sustainable travel projects, and will share £30,000 in prize money to invest in their schemes and expand in other networks.

 

Sizzling Summer Offer: Upgrade for less with 30% off Eurostar Standard Premier fares

9 June 2015

Holidaymakers looking to enjoy a European summer break can treat themselves to a luxury upgrade for less as Eurostar is offering 30% off Standard Premier fares booked between 11th – 23rd June 2015.
 
Travelling in Standard Premier, passengers can sit back and relax in more spacious surroundings whilst enjoying a light meal served at their seat.

The Great Escape - record May bank holiday for Eurostar as Brits head to Europe

20 May 2015

Eurostar is set for a bumper bank holiday with over 140,000* passengers expected to travel this weekend - a 16% increase on last year, and Eurostar’s highest ever passenger numbers for the late May bank holiday weekend.
 

Eurostar sets off to the sunshine

1 May 2015

Today, Eurostar launched its new year-round service direct from London to Lyon, Avignon and Marseille, with the first train departing St Pancras International this morning. From just £89 return, passengers can speed across the French countryside to reach the gastronomy, lavender fields and sunshine of  these new destinations, now within easy reach of the heart of London or Ashford.

Eurostar reunites Cézanne treasures after over 100 years

17 March 2015

The Courtauld Gallery  and Eurostar have collaborated to bring together the cupid statue from Cézanne’s famous masterpiece ‘Still Life with Plaster Cast’ and the artwork itself for the first time in over 100 years.
 
The cupid statue was carefully transported by Eurostar to London from Cézanne’s studio in Aix-en-Provence, and is on display alongside the original masterpiece from today (18th March) in The Courtauld Gallery, which houses the largest collection of Cézannes in the UK.
 

Eurostar furthers investment in new markets

10 March 2015

Eurostar, the high-speed rail operator connecting the UK and mainland Europe, is today (10 March) launching its first ever television advertising campaign in the Netherlands.  
 
The advertising, which consists of three ten-second edits, takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the inconvenience of air travel, thus highlighting the benefits of connecting high-speed rail services between London and the Netherlands.  
 

Direct to the sun: Eurostar launches new campaign for the south of France

26 February 2015

Eurostar today launches a new advertising campaign to promote its year-round service direct to Lyon and the South of France.
 

Eurostar celebrates its 20th anniversary with the unveiling of its new e320 train

13 November 2014

In the last two decades Eurostar has revolutionised cross-channel travel, providing a swift, seamless link between the UK and mainland Europe.  With passengers increasingly choosing high speed rail over plane for short haul travel and demand at an all-time high, the business is now set for further expansion of its services into Europe. 

Eurostar sets new Guinness World Records™ title as countdown to 20th birthday begins

9 October 2014

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, kick-started their 20th anniversary celebrations by setting the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the Largest Champagne Tasting Event earlier today.