Cheap Eurostar Trains to Gare du Nord

75-90 minutes. Check-in for Eurostar journeys opens an hour and 15 minutes before departure. We recommend that you arrive at least 90 minutes prior to your train leaving so you can have a stress-free check-in.

Compared to France's TGV and Germany's ICE, Eurostar is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 186 miles per hour (300 kilometres per hour) on certain sections of the route. The average speed is approximately 100 miles per hour (160 kilometres per hour).

Here are three ways to find out the earliest time to buy tickets that suits you.

• If you travel to or from London, it can be booked between 6 and 8 months in advance.
• If you travel between France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, it can be booked 120 days in advance.
• If you travel from London to Disneyland® Paris, it can be booked 4 months in advance. Please note that we are currently not running a direct train. So you need to consider alternative routes.

There are several ways to get cheap Eurostar tickets:

1.Book in advance: Eurostar offers lower prices for those who book their tickets well in advance. Tickets can be booked up to 120 days before the travel date if you travel between France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany, or 240 days if you travel to or from London. The earlier you book, the better the chance of getting a cheaper fare.

2.Be flexible with travel dates and times: If you can be flexible with your travel dates and times, you may be able to find cheaper tickets. The cheapest Eurostar tickets are usually for trains on Tuesday and Wednesday

3.Keep an eye on the offers at all times, as they will be constantly updated.

4.Be first in line when sales go live on our routes between Belgium, France, Germany and the Netherlands.

By following these tips, you can increase your chances of finding cheap Eurostar tickets and save money on your travels.

Standard Premier and Business Premier are two different classes of service offered by Eurostar on their trains departing from London.

Standard Premier has spacious seats and UK or EU plug sockets. What's more, there are other services available as listed below.

• Luggage: Up to 2 bags + 1 hand luggage
• Meals and drinks: A light meal and drinks served at your seat
• Free publications: Magazines

Business Premier is more convenient than Standard Premier as it offers dedicated fast-track ticket gates, exclusive lounges, extra spacious seats, and UK or EU plug sockets. What's more, there are other services available as listed below.

• Luggage: Up to 3 bags + 1 hand luggage
• Meals and drinks: Hot meals designed by Raymond Blanc, served with champagne at your seat
• Free publications: Magazines and newspapers

The Premium Class travels with extra flexibility. It has some services, including WiFi, 2 pieces of luggage, and 1 hand luggage, gourmet meal served at your seat on selected routes, EU plug socket, taxi reservation, extra-spacious seats, exclusive lounges in Paris and Brussels, and access to NS International lounges in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Schiphol.