If you’re going on a Eurostar trip, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with what’s onboard the train and included with your ticket. As well as a wide range of destinations such as Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam, there are three Eurostar seating classes that accommodate different budgets and passenger needs.
Eurostar class comparison
At a glance, here’s what you can expect when you purchase each ticket type with Eurostar.
| Eurostar Standard | Eurostar Plus | Eurostar Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Saving money | Added comfort | Luxury and business trips |
| Luggage | 2 suitcases and 1 piece of hand luggage | 2 suitcases and 1 piece of hand luggage | 3 suitcases and 1 piece of hand luggage |
| Seating | Cushy seats & drop-down tables | Spacious cars & bigger seats | Extra-wide seats, luxurious and quieter cars |
| Check-in time | Up to 30 minutes before departure | Up to 30 minutes before departure | Up to 15 minutes before departure |
| Ticket flexibility |
Exchangeable up to one hour before departure Refundable up to 7 days before (£25 fee per leg) |
Exchangeable up to one hour before departure Refundable up to 7 days before (£25 fee per leg) |
Fee-free exchanges or refunds up to 48 hours after your booked train |
| Food and drink | Access to the onboard Eurostar Café | Complimentary light meal and drinks served at your table (routes to/from London) | Complimentary gourmet meal designed by world-class chefs, served at your table with champagne |
| Free WiFi | √ | √ | √ |
| Power sockets | √ | √ | √ |
| USB sockets | x | √ | √ |
| Complimentary magazines | x | √ | √ |
| Individual reading light | x | √ | √ |
| Eurostar Premier lounge access | x | x | √ |
| Complimentary newspapers | x | x | √ |
| Onboard taxi booking service | x | x | √ |
Top Eurostar destinations
Eurostar seats and ticket types
Whether you're travelling for work, leisure or a bit of both, find a seat to match. Eurostar classes offer a range of services to suit all budgets.
Enjoy comfortable leather seats (in rows of only two) and handy drop-down tables, perfect for dining and laptop use. Head to Eurostar Café - Eurostar's onboard snack shop and unofficial viewing carriage.
Find out more about Eurostar Standard tickets.
Tuck into the light meal and complimentary drinks served to your table with Eurostar Plus (meal on routes to/from London only). Stretch out on the wider and comfortable seats, ideal for on-the-go work and small meetings. Read up on the news and current affairs with a selection of magazines and newspapers from the best of the world's media.
Find out more about Eurostar Plus.
Eurostar’s answer to First Class tickets is called Eurostar Premier. At the station, relax and recharge at the Eurostar Premier lounge. On board, benefit from a full gourmet menu, created by world-class chefs, and tasty champagne, all served at your table and enjoyed in the most comfortable of surroundings.
Find out more about Eurostar Premier tickets.
If you’re all set, take a look at our Eurostar page and discover some of the amazing routes and destinations you can get to in Europe.
Aftersales - conditions for exchanges and refunds
Eurostar routes
Eurostar onboard food
Whatever class you choose, you can enjoy tastes from both sides of the Channel — from a quick snack in the Eurostar Café in Standard to gourmet meals designed by Michelin-starred chefs in Premier.
Eurostar Standard
A Eurostar Standard ticket doesn’t include any food in the ticket price. However, at the onboard Eurostar Café you can purchase a wide variety of food and drink. Find sandwiches, sweet and savoury snacks, soft drinks, tea and coffee — even champagne!
- You can pay in pounds or euros on board.
- There are vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available.
- You can find deals on alcoholic drinks, breakfast and all-day meal deals.
Eurostar Plus
On trains to and from London, sit back and enjoy at-seat service. You’ll receive a light meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) and drinks.
- Until 10:14am, you can expect breakfast served to your seat (think pastries and yogurts).
- From 10:15am, you’ll pick from a range of dishes served with your choice of drink.
- You also have the option to purchase food and drink from the Eurostar Café.
Please note that on continental routes (routes not to/from London), there’s no complimentary food or drink included with a Eurostar Plus ticket. However, you can still order from the great selection available at the Eurostar Café.
Eurostar Premier
The ultimate high-speed dining experience. Prime yourself with an amuse-bouche before a choice of mains, followed by cheese and dessert — all accompanied by champagne and an extensive wine list.
- Before 10:15am, you’ll be served a hot or cold breakfast with pastries and tea/coffee.
- After 10:15am, you’ll get lunch or dinner – this includes an amuse-bouche, a hot or cold main course, cheese and dessert. There’s champagne and wine available too, if you want it!