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Inaugurated in 1994, following the completion of the undersea Channel Tunnel linking England with France, Eurostar is a high-speed international passenger-rail service. Reaching speeds of up to 186mph (299km/h) on dedicated lines, the Eurostar journeys through the Kent countryside before diving into the 31.4 mile (50.5km) long Channel Tunnel at Folkestone. The train emerges at Coquelles in Northern France.

Connecting the cities of London, Paris and Lille in France, and the Belgian capital of Brussels, plus Amsterdam in The Netherlands, Eurostar allows travellers to avoid the long queues and lengthy transfers associated with air travel whilst maintaining a comfortable, fast service.

Eurostar launched services from St. Pancras and Ebbsfleet International in November 2007 following the completion of the second section of the UK's first high-speed line. Journey times have subsequently fallen, with London-Paris taking 2 hours 15 minutes, London-Brussels taking 1 hour 51 minutes, and the trip from London to Lille lasting just 1 hour 20 minutes.

Eurostar's fleet of 38 modified Train à Grande Vitesse (TGV) trains consist of two power cars and either 14 or 18 passenger carriages offering a modern and comfortable service to passengers.

A fleet of Eurostar E320 trains were introduced in 2015, capable of speeds of up to 320km/h. The new trains boast interiors designed by Italian firm, Pininfarina.

Eurostar's Standard Class coaches feature two seats on either side of the central aisle, most of which is arranged in an 'airline' seating configuration with drop down tray tables. There are two tables for four per carriage. Passengers travelling in Eurostar Standard Class coaches can take advantage of the Bar-Buffet, which sells a range of snacks, meals, hot and cold drinks - including Champagne!

The highest class of Eurostar travel available for leisure customers is Plus Class. In your dedicated Plus carriage, you'll find a less dense seat configuration, meaning the seats are larger and you have ample space to relax and stretch out. As part of the service, you'll enjoy complimentary drinks and refreshments, served at your seat by friendly, helpful staff.

Our customers love our Eurostar tours

All Inclusive Glacier Express

19/May

Gill Sampson

“We had a great trip to Switzerland. The whole experience was well organised and we were kept well informed throughout. Our tour manager, Gordon was brilliant. He was cheerful, efficient and extremely helpful. Our hotel at Tiefencastel was excellent. Our room was well appointed and the food was good. It...

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Highlights of the Italian Riviera

19/May

Gill

“We had a lovely trip, great group of people, nice hotel, beautiful area and Roger was outstanding as our Tour Guide

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First Class Italian Riviera & Portofino

19/May

Carol Tosaya

“Very enjoyable tour: the trains, towns, hotels, tour manager, fellow travelers, and size of the tour group made this a memorable vacation.

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All Inclusive Bavaria’s Romantic Road

19/May

Ms Janet WARD

“Well organised holiday in a beautiful part of Germany. A very attentive tour guide and a pleasant hotel. It is not possible to control any disruptions to rail services so some alterations and small changes to plan can be expected. I would certainly go with this company again

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Avignon, the Rhône & Provence

19/May

Michael Thompson

“Excellent schedule of visits, especially Pont du Gard. Tour manager excellent.

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Springtime Tulips & Keukenhof Gardens

19/May

customer

“Cruise enjoyable and Keukenhof gardens amazing

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Catalonia & Little Trains of the Pyrenees

19/May

Mr Dagg

“Great tour manager

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Highlights of the Glacier Express

19/May

Donald

“Very well planned and executed trip, with good variety (all on trains, of course) of experiences, excellent choice of hotels, with three nights in each; and a superb, efficient and helpful tour manager Atha, who kept us all moving in the right direction, with much talking, but discreet and effective...

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Classic Glacier Express

18/May

Mrs Peacock

“Wonderful, well planned tour. Excellent tour manager Caroline.

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