London to Paris train, which is popularly known as Eurostar connects the two major capital cities of the world. This high-speed train carries passenger from London to Paris and Brussels via the Channel Tunnel. The mutual association between Eurostar UK Ltd, French railways (SNCF) and Belgian railways (SNCB) run the Eurostar efficiently. The train started operating from the year 1994.
London to Paris Train covers a distance of 495 km, nearly 307 miles. The Eurostar trains run from central London to central Paris at an interval of nearly one hour. These trains operate 7 days a week except on Christmas. Compared to the London to Paris Eurostar trains, the Eurostar London to Brussels are less frequent. The travel time between London and Paris is about 2 hours 15 minutes. The train runs at a very high speed of 186mph. The tickets of the train can be booked on line from the website of Eurostar. The train passes through the Channel Tunnel for only 20 minutes and for the rest of the journey it passes through south London, Kent and northern France.
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The Eurostar train, at present, leaves from the St Pancras International Station in London and from Gare du Nord station in Paris. The Eurostar train tickets are segregated as 1st class and 2nd class. The 2nd class is also known as 'standard class'. There are two types 1st class tickets: 'Business Premier' are flexible tickets with a minimum check-in of 10 minutes and access to executive lounges. 'Leisure Select the second type, is much cheaper, and is not flexible. Passengers with this ticket are not given access to the business lounge and are given 30 minutes minimum check in time.
The fare of Eurostar train for both Business Premier and Leisure Select of 1st class includes a 3-course meal accompanied with complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The two bar cars that are situated in the cars 6 and 13 can be accessed by all passengers. Travelers can enjoy tea, coffee, spirits, hot chocolate, sandwiches, beer, wine, crisps and other hot snacks at food courts. Traveling in London to Paris train is a relaxing and thrilling experience.
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