Honestly, I cannot thank you enough for making and posting this video. As someone with anxiety problems, I was worried about my first trip on Eurostar. However, having seen you both calmly and happily going about the check-in procedures and travel on the train in such a relaxed manner, has really helped. This may sound strange, but you both seem to be in your own bubble of joyful, relaxed calmness throughout the video, and carry that bubble with you. I realise that’s what I have to do. Watching this really has taken away much of my worry, so thank you both for being yourselves.
Bill this was such a lovely comment to read. To be completely open and honest, Charlotte has her own issues and anxiety around travel and she considers train journeys to be far less stressful than travelling by plane or bus. She also uses the same method as you to overcome those anxieties by watching other people go through the process to mentally prepare for what’s to come. We’re so happy that we have helped you in that way and we are wishing you the most wonderful trip away ❤️🙏🏼😁 Cory and Charlotte 🥰
If you haven’t taken that Eurostar train yet,my advice is to try and settle down as best you can. It’s a beautiful experience. So smooth,quiet and fast. I thought an announcement would be made upon entering the tunnel but there was none. Once you’re out of the tunnel you can take in the beautiful sights. I actually saw a sheep herder along the countryside. That was awesome.
a thousand people spent years digging out a tunnel under the channel for an amazingly engineered train to get you to Paris in two hours, ....dont mention it.
I took this trip in 2017. It was an amazing experience. It was my first train ride ever. I was never interested in riding Amtrak. It’s a shame America doesn’t have this type of rail service.
@@cjexplores That would be something ha. I could catch a train from New Orleans to London. Hell,if the Channel Tunnel became reality the skies the limit. 😂😂😂
I'm glad (I've just checked), it's not the girl on the camera who's sitting with their feet on the train seats. I am not very impressed when I see people doing that on public transport
Thank you for the great video I’ll be taking this train in September and I’m very nervous about the tunnel, but it looked okay. Looking forward to watching the rest of your videos.
Thanks for such an informative video. Some air travellers have switched to E* this summer to avoid airport chaos and this has pushed up demand for seats and therefore tickets have never been so expensive (and I have followed the fortunes of E* since 1994).
Hi Alex, thanks for watching. That’s interesting we actually used our Interrail passes so we only had to pay the reservation fee. Not sure if that works out cheaper in the end though 😅
Continued... Is the capacity cut for travellers departing StPancras. Brexit has meant more crowds because it takes longer to complete the paperwork. Few weeks ago the CEO of E* (M Damas...who has now stepped down) complained to the UK govt about this. Nothing will happen in the short term as our govt has other problems to deal with.
@@alexmcwhirter6611 we aren’t sure on the capacity. But coming back from France was quite a push, we made our train by a few minutes to spare and are certain that a few people didn’t make it on who were still in the queues. They were also having train strikes, seems to be a common theme these days…
You must be nuts ! St Pancras is tinny ! We were all jammed in like sardines for 2hours because of delays !!!!!!! But yes train ride was good a straight into Gare De Nor 👍
the tunnel is the first train tunnel under water (expensive tickets price , they have to "refund" the making of the tunnel cost) a anglo french project. first the frain was a french high speed train by ALSTOM and now this is a geman engine by SIEMENS .
The train is MUCH better than flying. For starters, it’ll put you right into the city center both ways. Flying into CDG will require money spent to travel into Paris. It’s easier to get to the station to catch a train than it is to get to the airport. The security line moves quickly. Passport control handles your entrance and exit both ways, so once you’re off the train, you just go. It’s easy.
Thanks for the thorough walkthrough! Can appreciate it's not the easiest thing to grab footage whilst you're on the go transiting. Was just wondering with the luggage berth capacity, were there any people having to fend their luggage for themselves due to the luggage berths being too full? Will be making the exact same trip on boxing day this year, so a little anxious as to whether it'd fit everyone. On a more technical note: Cory, do you shoot in v-log and colour correct in post or is this straight out of camera? Must say the stab for handheld shots is pretty remarkable. Really appreciate the vlogs, will be visiting paris, vienna and budapest and those vlogs have been very helpful.
Sounds like your going to be having an amazing trip! Albeit may be a little colder when you’re there 😅 the luggage situation is “first in, first served” In regards to shooting our vlogs, normally I shoot in the ‘Natural’ colour profile. And the stabilisation is very good on the GH5. I believe it’s even better on the GH6 and S1. Happy to answer any questions you have 😁
@@cjexplores Thanks for the reply Cory :), right first come first serve, hopefully it works out, hoping for no strikes this year 😬. I'm a fuji user, but the handheld stab of micro 4/3 is always attractive esp. for run & gun (lol I hate using gimbals), nearly went with a G9, but it was a little too big for my liking. On travelling with cameras, how did you ensure quick access to the camera, whilst trying to keep handsfree? Did you use any bag clip or a peak design? See that you had a pretty sizeable grip and lens on the GH5 there in the eurostar reflection lol.
@@Rukawasendoh117 if you get to the train earlyish you will have a better chance at getting on the train first 😉 Panasonic have really nailed the handheld stabilisation that’s for sure! If you wanted to get something small but still high quality for video I would recommend a DJI Pocket 2. 4K on a 3-axis gimbal that fits in your pocket! If you’re going to shoot stills as well, maybe an interchangeable lens system would be more flexible for you. Our run n gun setup is changing constantly! Sometimes we take a big gimbal but other times I’ll take a Peak Design bag clip 😁 very handy! We had that on our 12 day hike through Spain and Portugal and it was so convenient!!
Hello you two 😊 thx for the very informative Video 😊 What time of day did you travel back to London from Paris? In the morning, afternoon or evening. I'm planning to travel to London for a week in mid-December, including a day trip to Paris ☺️ What worries me a bit is what I've read about the station and the surrounding area, that it's supposed to be unsafe in the evening 🤔 From what I've seen, the checks in London are pretty quick, but what's it like in Paris? Hopefully there won't be too much going on on both sides at that time so that we don't miss the train 😅
I think we came back from Paris in the morning. It's not that bad. Maybe you get some groups hanging around in the evening. We did notice that when we arrived actually. But in the morning we didn't notice any large groups hanging around. Paris the checks were fairly straight forward as well 😊
We are traveling from london to paris and i originally booked the ferry but im thinking of changing to this train. The ferry seems like a very long day.
We would definitely choose the train over ferry. The ferry involves sailing driving across hundreds of kilometres with stops, whereas the train will not stop until it arrives in Paris 👌🏼
Hey Aman, Eurostar recommends 90 minutes before so that’s what we usually aim for 😊 we end up waiting in the departure lounge for a while though haha so I think 1hr before would be fine too.
Failed to understand the argument. We took the same train to Paris 5 years ago. The train was quite slow for high speed standard and very expensive. You go through the same hassle as the airport? It begs the question why not take the flights???
@cjexplores I would be interested in travelling on the Eurostar to either Paris or Brussels. How did you guys find the experience of traveling on the Eurostar?
I'm 3 mins in and it's a great video!! 🎊 couple questions ~ do you purchase there at St Pancras? Is security and passport check at the same check point? So at passport do they ask you questions or just simply eye over your passport and stamp it? 🤔 if 2 people can you always get the seats next to each other? Is it maybe better to purchase a round-trip ticket in advance?
Hi Bill! Best bet is to buy tickets beforehand online. However you can purchase tickets at St Pancras at the Eurostar desk, you may run the risk of missing out on a seat though, especially in the summer months! Security and check points are different. There are 5 steps to boarding; ticket check, security, English border police, French border police, and then getting on the train! At passport control it is usually automated (digital passport scan) anything suspicious will require you to speak to an agent. Events such as criminal convictions, banned from countries, removed from planes etc. If you purchase your tickets online or in person you will get to select your seats, so for two people you will select them together! Usually return tickets are cheaper in total than two one way tickets so we would go for that option! Hopefully that helps 😊🙏🏼❤️
Does Eurostar check your train ticket aside from the scanning gate and the picture. Does passport control check your train ticket. Finally, does the ticket say if you are an child,youth,or adult. Thanks, -Brad
What is border control and security like? Do they just x ray and check your pockets? Or do they open up luggage and go through it or ask aggressive questions? I just get anxiety from those border security tv shows where they do really thorough luggage examinations and check your phone and don’t respect privacy. This is one of the main reasons I’m interested in getting the Eurostar it seems very relaxing
@@cjexplores perfect thanks for the reassurance, but also what if I would like to bring a pocket knife (uk legal and legal in destination country) Would I need to declare it put it in a metal tray, get it checked and get it back or would it be prohibited? Because I’m an outdoors type and might go camping if I do so I would need a pocket knife.
@@punishedgloyperstormtroope8098 I’m really not sure on that one! I’m sure they would cover it on their website though 👌🏼 best to go straight to the source
Guday from Down Under, just came across your vid, it was very good. Can you tell me what travel may be like in mid May as I will be there then and do you know if I will be able to upgrade the day before from standard premium to business class, they wont let me do it online. Thanks for any help you can give me. 👍🇦🇺🇦🇺
Hi there!! Thanks for watching, glad you found it useful. Mid May should be fairly quiet, it’s in the shoulder season so there won’t be a lot of tourists travelling at that time. I’m not sure about the upgrade question, if you go to the Eurostar website you should find a section where you can get help, maybe a chatbot or a sales assistant.
If I needed to stay in a hotel at St Pancras station overnight (in order to catch the early morning train out to Paris) can you recommend any place to stay?
Hi Saumya, we cannot recommend anywhere but you will see around Kings Cross station there are many different hotels and accommodations for every budget and preference 😁
You can buy tickets online or at the station (last minute would be risky in high season as it would likely to be sold out/more expensive) and yes there’s a 1st class option
All the checks are completed before you board the train so you shouldn’t need to present anything upon arrival. And neither, this is St Pancras, next to Kings Cross Station 😉
Passport control occurs before you board the train. So when travelling to Paris it happens in London. And when travelling to London it happens in Paris. Both countries have passport control as well 🛂 I mean that you don’t just get French immigration when leaving London, you also get checked by the British Border Force.
The customs part was very short. Only a couple of minutes. You can see how many people we had in front of us but by the time we got to the customs section most of those had been processed and were through to the waiting halls. If you wanted to try and gauge how many people were on your train and how busy it might be you could look to see how many tickets are left or sometimes train search websites will say “High Demand Expected” then you should give yourself an extra half hour or so I would say. Hope that helps!
@@cjexplores Thanks for your prompt reply! Just wanted to get an idea on the time it’ll take in case we couldn’t get there one and a half hours before hand.
@@kimmyt6010 ah no worries! Maybe we will see you at the station we are doing a quick trip around the UK this week and then back to Paris on Thursday 😉
There are no scales if that's what you are asking. I think as long as you have a reasonable amount of luggage per person then you should breeze through. If you have like 5 suitcases and cartons of goods they are probably going to start asking questions!
Hey there.. How are you? I'm very sorry yea. I was wanting to ask as a british passport holder, do I need to get my passport stamped before and after I get to France? I mean the because of the brexit stuff, do I need to queue up and get checked like other non-eu citizens? And also is it stressful?
@@martinm121397 it doesn’t really matter too much too be honest. The trains aren’t that long that it makes a difference, everyone has to walk the same way to exit when you arrive in Paris. I guess the higher number carriages would be best, at the front of the train. But the distance is negligible 😅
HI, Do you have to go through security when you land in Paris? Also is it easy to get a travel card in Paris when you arrive. I am travelling in a few months via Eurostar and nervous of arrival times and going through security etc delaying time. Are you able to check in before you arrive, or you can only do so and arrive 90 minutes before?
Hey! You go through passport control & security beforehand in London, there are no stops once you get to Paris, you can leave the train station immediately. Sorry I am not sure what you mean by travel card, do you mean for money? I'm not sure about checking in online before, we never have though. Usually when you arrive you queue until the access is open and then they will go through ticket/passport control. Sometimes we have been waiting for 30+ mins to board, other times we board with 2 minutes to spare. However, the Eurostar team do seem organised and they tend to make sure everyone is through checks on time! If you're there 60-90 minutes early, it's all good :) Enjoy!
@@cjexplores Hey! I’ve read but it doesn’t always work with LV or Dior sometimes & it takes up to 3 months for the money to appear. Or is that not true?
@@nabati8903 Here are there main selling points they told us: Compared with in-store VAT refund providers, Wevat gives you up to 23% more VAT back! No minimum spending on each purchase; With Wevat, you can simply take a picture of your purchase invoices, then generate and scan your barcode when you leave France. No paper forms, repeated scanning or dropping off forms required; Our super-friendly, multilingual customer support team is available throughout your trip via our app; We are fully regulated by both French and UK customs;
going to the station this early is redicolous in the rest of the continent you just arrive 10 minutes early and go from the street directly onto the train
We boarded the Eurostar back to London in Paris earlier this week. Arrived 1 hour before, we made it on to the train with 4 minutes to spare 😮💨 it’s always best to be early than late !
Yes we’ve been through that process before but it was a much longer train journey with proper border stops. There isn’t one on the Eurostar route so it’s before and after. Plus, there’s also security luggage screening etc that you can’t really do on the train.
@@cjexplores how is the luggage screening necessary There are way longer tunnels without them. As far as I know they don't screen the cars and bus passengers luggage using the shuttle. And it is not like it was better before brexit
Hi Emily! Thank you for watching 🙂 There’s a luggage storage area near the door of each coach. Yes we felt very comfortable leaving our large luggage in the racks. London to Paris is direct so you’re not worrying about people getting on/off and accidentally taking the wrong luggage etc.
@@cjexplores Thanks for the info and quick response! My husband and I are heading to the UK November of 2023 for 3 weeks for our rescheduled honeymoon (we got married during covid lol) and heading to Paris for 4 days via the Eurostar.
@@emilybudgetz sounds amazing 🤩 we have covered a fair bit on Paris in our vlogs. But go check out The Otherside Vlog in Paris. They stayed in this beautiful room. Definitely needs to be booked in advance 😂
That depends where you are from. The question you should ask is “do I need a visa to enter France?” Or if you are going the other way “do I need a visa to enter the UK?”
Not when you book in advance! And you don't need taxis to airports, etc. No need to arrive 3 hours before the train jump on the Metro or get a bus. 4:07 Unfortunately, a few years ago that's exactly what happened! The train departed while a load of us passengers were stuck in Passport Control.
If you’re waiting in the lounge at Kings Cross for a Eurostar train you’ll be waiting a long time, as you’re in the wrong station! Eurostar trains depart from St Pancras.
I will be travelling from London to Europe in November and I have questions about customs. When you go through passport control, are there different places/queues for uk passports, eu passports/non eu passports? I read that depending on what passport you have, you have to get your passport checked in a different queue. Is customs smooth, do they ask you questions when checking passport? With luggage control do you have to take your electronics out? Or is it smoother than airports? Thanks :)
Hi Jasmine, exciting times ahead! It is super easy for transit through St Pancras station. First you scan your ticket. Then they put your luggage through an X-ray machine. After that comes the passport control. Now they just stamp it to say you are leaving England and you’re away. I imagine the only thing they are looking out for is if you have recently visited and are doing a quick visa run to get another 3 months in the Schengen Zone or in the UK. So as long as you aren’t coming and going a lot it will be very smooth 😊
Honestly, I cannot thank you enough for making and posting this video.
As someone with anxiety problems, I was worried about my first trip on Eurostar. However, having seen you both calmly and happily going about the check-in procedures and travel on the train in such a relaxed manner, has really helped.
This may sound strange, but you both seem to be in your own bubble of joyful, relaxed calmness throughout the video, and carry that bubble with you. I realise that’s what I have to do. Watching this really has taken away much of my worry, so thank you both for being yourselves.
Bill this was such a lovely comment to read. To be completely open and honest, Charlotte has her own issues and anxiety around travel and she considers train journeys to be far less stressful than travelling by plane or bus. She also uses the same method as you to overcome those anxieties by watching other people go through the process to mentally prepare for what’s to come. We’re so happy that we have helped you in that way and we are wishing you the most wonderful trip away ❤️🙏🏼😁 Cory and Charlotte 🥰
@@cjexplores Thank you so much, that means a great deal. My very best wishes to you both🍀🕊
@@billedwards6301 thank you Bill ❤️ you made our day 😊
If you haven’t taken that Eurostar train yet,my advice is to try and settle down as best you can. It’s a beautiful experience. So smooth,quiet and fast. I thought an announcement would be made upon entering the tunnel but there was none. Once you’re out of the tunnel you can take in the beautiful sights. I actually saw a sheep herder along the countryside. That was awesome.
@@ronaldbarnes6188 good advice Ronald 🙏🏼❤️
1:52- the man smiling at the camera is the most wholesome thing I've seen in a long time
Hah! We missed that in the edit!! Amazing 🥰🙌🏼
a thousand people spent years digging out a tunnel under the channel for an amazingly engineered train to get you to Paris in two hours, ....dont mention it.
6:34 🤷🏼♂️ 😅 I’m still astounded by this
Lol
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@@cjexplores I Have just finished another Vlog for you just enticing .
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I took this trip in 2017. It was an amazing experience. It was my first train ride ever. I was never interested in riding Amtrak. It’s a shame America doesn’t have this type of rail service.
Haha thanks Ronald 🙏🏼 do you mean it’s a shame that America doesn’t have a train to Europe???
@@cjexplores That would be something ha. I could catch a train from New Orleans to London. Hell,if the Channel Tunnel became reality the skies the limit. 😂😂😂
@@ronaldbarnes6188 I hope one day we get to take that train!! 🤣🤩🙌🏼
I love Eurostar!
A keen user since 2003.
So relaxing.
Great way to get to the continent! 🙌🏼
I'm glad (I've just checked), it's not the girl on the camera who's sitting with their feet on the train seats. I am not very impressed when I see people doing that on public transport
@@JozeBannister that’s a big red flag for us too 🤪
Thank you for the great video I’ll be taking this train in September and I’m very nervous about the tunnel, but it looked okay. Looking forward to watching the rest of your videos.
Hi Don! Thanks for the love on the video. You will be fine I’m sure of it!! 😊
This helps me very much as I'm going on the eurostar from London to Paris tomorrow morning for the first time
Wishing you a wonderful trip! ❤️
@@cjexplores Thank you 😁
Thanks for such an informative video. Some air travellers have switched to E* this summer to avoid airport chaos and this has pushed up demand for seats and therefore tickets have never been so expensive (and I have followed the fortunes of E* since 1994).
Hi Alex, thanks for watching. That’s interesting we actually used our Interrail passes so we only had to pay the reservation fee. Not sure if that works out cheaper in the end though 😅
@@cjexplores It probably does. The other issue which has inflated E* prices
Continued... Is the capacity cut for travellers departing StPancras. Brexit has meant more crowds because it takes longer to complete the paperwork. Few weeks ago the CEO of E* (M Damas...who has now stepped down) complained to the UK govt about this. Nothing will happen in the short term as our govt has other problems to deal with.
@@alexmcwhirter6611 we aren’t sure on the capacity. But coming back from France was quite a push, we made our train by a few minutes to spare and are certain that a few people didn’t make it on who were still in the queues. They were also having train strikes, seems to be a common theme these days…
@Oscar fantastic! Such a great choice you won’t be disappointed 😉
I absolutely love your channel and your genuine personalities! Thank you for sharing!
Awww 🥰 Tina ! So lovely to read your comment. Thanks for taking the time to let us know 🙏🏼❤️😁
You must be nuts ! St Pancras is tinny ! We were all jammed in like sardines for 2hours because of delays !!!!!!! But yes train ride was good a straight into Gare De Nor 👍
@@Trystan46 oh! Maybe it’s getting busier and busier?! It wasn’t that bad when we were therr
I love the euro star it connects us with the rest of Europe it's the best! 😊
Yes, it's our favourite way to get to Europe!! ❤️
Very informative video. Thank you very much for sharing. Lot’s of love from Switzerland
Thanks Swiss Vista! 🙏🏼❤️
Great information…. Eurostar is awesome. So much better than flying.
Train > Plane 🙌🏼
I agree, trains are the way to travel!
We save so much in CO2 emissions compared to air travel!!
@@cjexplores Exactly! Its win win all round.
Nice experience journey wonder full enjoying thanks nice video.
It still blows my mind that this exists, a train under the water 🤯
Oh really. Mate
Oh yea. Just watched the part our passport gets stamped😂😂. This video is really informative.
Haha no worries, thanks Karlos, let us know if you have any other questions!
Haha no worries, thanks Karlos, let us know if you have any other questions!
Thank you very much,very helpful this
You are welcome!
It's wild seeing how fast we've gone back to mask'less life. Great vid though, looking forward to seeing a bit of Paris.
Yes isn’t it crazy. How militant and strict everything became for some of us and now basically back to normal! Wild times 🤔 thanks for watching 🙌🏼❤️
Paris video is finally live! 😉
Great video!!
Thanks so much for watching!
Very informative. Thanks guys for your input ❤️
Thanks Tracy! Hope it helps 🙏🏼
@@cjexplores 👍🏻❤️
Significantly more expensive too.
Than driving?
Paris is a beautiful city, you'll have a great time 😃👍
Thanks 😁❤️ editing our Paris adventure as we speak!
Thank you for this video ❤️
Thanks Pinky 😁🙏🏼❤️
the tunnel is the first train tunnel under water (expensive tickets price , they have to "refund" the making of the tunnel cost) a anglo french project. first the frain was a french high speed train by ALSTOM and now this is a geman engine by SIEMENS .
Thank you for sharing! 🙏🏼
The train is MUCH better than flying. For starters, it’ll put you right into the city center both ways. Flying into CDG will require money spent to travel into Paris. It’s easier to get to the station to catch a train than it is to get to the airport. The security line moves quickly. Passport control handles your entrance and exit both ways, so once you’re off the train, you just go. It’s easy.
Very much agree! Great points 🙌🏼
Thanks for the thorough walkthrough! Can appreciate it's not the easiest thing to grab footage whilst you're on the go transiting.
Was just wondering with the luggage berth capacity, were there any people having to fend their luggage for themselves due to the luggage berths being too full?
Will be making the exact same trip on boxing day this year, so a little anxious as to whether it'd fit everyone.
On a more technical note: Cory, do you shoot in v-log and colour correct in post or is this straight out of camera?
Must say the stab for handheld shots is pretty remarkable.
Really appreciate the vlogs, will be visiting paris, vienna and budapest and those vlogs have been very helpful.
Sounds like your going to be having an amazing trip! Albeit may be a little colder when you’re there 😅 the luggage situation is “first in, first served”
In regards to shooting our vlogs, normally I shoot in the ‘Natural’ colour profile. And the stabilisation is very good on the GH5. I believe it’s even better on the GH6 and S1. Happy to answer any questions you have 😁
@@cjexplores Thanks for the reply Cory :), right first come first serve, hopefully it works out, hoping for no strikes this year 😬.
I'm a fuji user, but the handheld stab of micro 4/3 is always attractive esp. for run & gun (lol I hate using gimbals), nearly went with a G9, but it was a little too big for my liking.
On travelling with cameras, how did you ensure quick access to the camera, whilst trying to keep handsfree? Did you use any bag clip or a peak design? See that you had a pretty sizeable grip and lens on the GH5 there in the eurostar reflection lol.
@@Rukawasendoh117 if you get to the train earlyish you will have a better chance at getting on the train first 😉
Panasonic have really nailed the handheld stabilisation that’s for sure! If you wanted to get something small but still high quality for video I would recommend a DJI Pocket 2. 4K on a 3-axis gimbal that fits in your pocket! If you’re going to shoot stills as well, maybe an interchangeable lens system would be more flexible for you.
Our run n gun setup is changing constantly! Sometimes we take a big gimbal but other times I’ll take a Peak Design bag clip 😁 very handy! We had that on our 12 day hike through Spain and Portugal and it was so convenient!!
Hi it my first time travelling to Paris i be going with friends for 10 days on 31st may
Awesome, Lindsey you’re going to have a blast!
@@cjexplores thank you
Hello you two 😊 thx for the very informative Video 😊
What time of day did you travel back to London from Paris? In the morning, afternoon or evening. I'm planning to travel to London for a week in mid-December, including a day trip to Paris ☺️ What worries me a bit is what I've read about the station and the surrounding area, that it's supposed to be unsafe in the evening 🤔
From what I've seen, the checks in London are pretty quick, but what's it like in Paris?
Hopefully there won't be too much going on on both sides at that time so that we don't miss the train 😅
I think we came back from Paris in the morning. It's not that bad. Maybe you get some groups hanging around in the evening. We did notice that when we arrived actually. But in the morning we didn't notice any large groups hanging around.
Paris the checks were fairly straight forward as well 😊
Gracias ,,,Nice video
Thank you! 😁
I so want to do that ..... !!!! cool as guys!
It's a very quick and painless journey! A few of our friends do it regularly for weekend trips to Lille and Paris 😁
Hello. How many hours train time is from London to Paris? Also what is the earliest time of the day the train departs from London to Paris? Thanks
Hi Jamima, I think it’s about 2.5 hours and the first one probably leaves around 6am I’d imagine!
I have a special badge when I went to pari i skipped all the lines 🎉🎉
Where can we get one?!
@@cjexplores you must have autism or be disabled or somthing you can’t just buy it
@@XteamMAB ahhh 😌 fair enough 🙌🏼 thanks man
We are traveling from london to paris and i originally booked the ferry but im thinking of changing to this train. The ferry seems like a very long day.
We would definitely choose the train over ferry. The ferry involves sailing driving across hundreds of kilometres with stops, whereas the train will not stop until it arrives in Paris 👌🏼
@@cjexplores im a little nervous about feeling claustrophobic during the Chunnel part but ill tough it out in exchange for a faster trip!
@@sgp63 we think you won’t be disappointed. The tunnel is over before you know it 😉 it’s quite surprising actually. You’ll be absolutely fine ❤️
Can you feel how fast the train goes does it make you feel sick xx
No it’s very well engineered. The tracks have a nice camber to them around corners so you don’t feel moved in your seat at all really!
I look how your saying oooo
😁😁😁
Hey, How much time before our departure should we arrive at the station?
Hey Aman, Eurostar recommends 90 minutes before so that’s what we usually aim for 😊 we end up waiting in the departure lounge for a while though haha so I think 1hr before would be fine too.
Failed to understand the argument. We took the same train to Paris 5 years ago. The train was quite slow for high speed standard and very expensive. You go through the same hassle as the airport? It begs the question why not take the flights???
Well there’s a couple reasons, 1, if you don’t like flying ✅ 2, you keep you luggage with you (no chance to lose it) and 3, it can be more scenic 🏞️
@cjexplores I would be interested in travelling on the Eurostar to either Paris or Brussels. How did you guys find the experience of traveling on the Eurostar?
Hi there!! No issues with the Eurostar, get a ticket early, arrive in good time and listen out for boarding announcements 👌🏼😁
Thank you for sharing your trip with us!! Cheers!
Thanks Sam 🙏🏼❤️
I'm 3 mins in and it's a great video!! 🎊 couple questions ~ do you purchase there at St Pancras? Is security and passport check at the same check point? So at passport do they ask you questions or just simply eye over your passport and stamp it? 🤔 if 2 people can you always get the seats next to each other? Is it maybe better to purchase a round-trip ticket in advance?
Hi Bill! Best bet is to buy tickets beforehand online. However you can purchase tickets at St Pancras at the Eurostar desk, you may run the risk of missing out on a seat though, especially in the summer months! Security and check points are different. There are 5 steps to boarding; ticket check, security, English border police, French border police, and then getting on the train! At passport control it is usually automated (digital passport scan) anything suspicious will require you to speak to an agent. Events such as criminal convictions, banned from countries, removed from planes etc. If you purchase your tickets online or in person you will get to select your seats, so for two people you will select them together! Usually return tickets are cheaper in total than two one way tickets so we would go for that option! Hopefully that helps 😊🙏🏼❤️
@@cjexplores thanks, plan to in 2 yrs. Thanks so much 🙏
Does Eurostar check your train ticket aside from the scanning gate and the picture. Does passport control check your train ticket. Finally, does the ticket say if you are an child,youth,or adult. Thanks, -Brad
This is a very suspicious line of questioning Brad. Best thing you can do is buy the ticket for your age bracket like everyone else 😂
@@cjexplores Absolutely sus questions coming in from Brad here 😂
Bought 4 child tickets (4 adults traveling) and nothing happened, nobody checks anything...just saying if you wanna save some big cash on eurostar
How do they check the passport..will you scan and they stamp in or is like the process at the airport…pls answer my question for me
No worries mate, both the English and French border authorities will check and stamp your passport
What is border control and security like? Do they just x ray and check your pockets?
Or do they open up luggage and go through it or ask aggressive questions?
I just get anxiety from those border security tv shows where they do really thorough luggage examinations and check your phone and don’t respect privacy.
This is one of the main reasons I’m interested in getting the Eurostar it seems very relaxing
Your luggage will go through a baggage scanner, but that is it 😊 not too stressful at all 😉
@@cjexplores perfect thanks for the reassurance, but also what if I would like to bring a pocket knife (uk legal and legal in destination country)
Would I need to declare it put it in a metal tray, get it checked and get it back or would it be prohibited?
Because I’m an outdoors type and might go camping if I do so I would need a pocket knife.
@@punishedgloyperstormtroope8098 I’m really not sure on that one! I’m sure they would cover it on their website though 👌🏼 best to go straight to the source
Guday from Down Under, just came across your vid, it was very good. Can you tell me what travel may be like in mid May as I will be there then and do you know if I will be able to upgrade the day before from standard premium to business class, they wont let me do it online. Thanks for any help you can give me. 👍🇦🇺🇦🇺
Hi there!! Thanks for watching, glad you found it useful. Mid May should be fairly quiet, it’s in the shoulder season so there won’t be a lot of tourists travelling at that time. I’m not sure about the upgrade question, if you go to the Eurostar website you should find a section where you can get help, maybe a chatbot or a sales assistant.
@@cjexplores Thanks so much for that info. 👍👍😊😊
Do you know if its cheaper to buy tickets online or just get them at the station?
You know I’m really not sure! I’d imagine you’d want to buy it in advance though, just to make sure you definitely had a seat!
Nice
Thank you 🙏🏼 ❤️
In London St Pancras where is passport and tickets control
At the Eurostar gates 😊
Thank you for sharing btw do you know if pets are allowed? Traveling from London and Paris w my 4lbs Yorkie 💜
Thanks for watching! Unfortunately pets are not allowed on the Eurostar 😭 maybe the best option is to travel by car?
@@cjexplores that’s a great suggestion I love road trips!! I watched and enjoyed your other videos on London and Paris. Thank you for sharing xoxo
aww 🥰 thanks @@caro5799 we appreciate it. Hoping you and your Yorkie have a wonderful trip to Paris x
If I needed to stay in a hotel at St Pancras station overnight (in order to catch the early morning train out to Paris) can you recommend any place to stay?
Hi Saumya, we cannot recommend anywhere but you will see around Kings Cross station there are many different hotels and accommodations for every budget and preference 😁
Wher do you buy the tickets and is there first class?
You can buy tickets online or at the station (last minute would be risky in high season as it would likely to be sold out/more expensive) and yes there’s a 1st class option
Do we need to present anything upon entering paris from london? and is this gatwick or heathrow?
All the checks are completed before you board the train so you shouldn’t need to present anything upon arrival. And neither, this is St Pancras, next to Kings Cross Station 😉
Thank you so much for the video? Did you purchase the ticket before or at the Train station?
You’re welcome - hope it’s helpful! We purchased our ticket online beforehand 😁
Pls when you get to Paris was there was passport control ?
Passport control occurs before you board the train. So when travelling to Paris it happens in London. And when travelling to London it happens in Paris.
Both countries have passport control as well 🛂 I mean that you don’t just get French immigration when leaving London, you also get checked by the British Border Force.
Thanks for sharing such an informative video! May I know how long did it take to get t through customs from when you started queuing?
The customs part was very short. Only a couple of minutes. You can see how many people we had in front of us but by the time we got to the customs section most of those had been processed and were through to the waiting halls. If you wanted to try and gauge how many people were on your train and how busy it might be you could look to see how many tickets are left or sometimes train search websites will say “High Demand Expected” then you should give yourself an extra half hour or so I would say. Hope that helps!
@@cjexplores Thanks for your prompt reply! Just wanted to get an idea on the time it’ll take in case we couldn’t get there one and a half hours before hand.
@@kimmyt6010 ah no worries! Maybe we will see you at the station we are doing a quick trip around the UK this week and then back to Paris on Thursday 😉
Hiiii! Love the very informative video! Just wondering, are there baggage limits? Like per person and how much a luggage needs to weight?
There are no scales if that's what you are asking. I think as long as you have a reasonable amount of luggage per person then you should breeze through. If you have like 5 suitcases and cartons of goods they are probably going to start asking questions!
Price of ticket from London to paris
You’ll have to search that yourself mate. They change with dates and demand I think 😉
Hi did you guys do costoms check in london for your bags thank you
Yes, the bags do go through a luggage scanner (X-ray machine) 😉
@@cjexplores thank you 😊
Hey there.. How are you?
I'm very sorry yea.
I was wanting to ask as a british passport holder, do I need to get my passport stamped before and after I get to France? I mean the because of the brexit stuff, do I need to queue up and get checked like other non-eu citizens? And also is it stressful?
Yes! I think you saw it in the vid😁 it’s not a stressful experience at all, quite peaceful compared to flying 😜
How long is the train ride from London to Paris?
Just over two hours normally 😉
how much is train ticket from London to Paris?
Depends on your dates I think. You can check on train line
Thank you for the informative video. Does it matter which coach you will be in when going to Paris?
Hi Ze Ma 😊 What do you mean? Like if you are close to the restaurant carriage or?
@@cjexplores which coach would be the best to reserve a seat so that when you get off, you can get out of the train station easliy.
@@martinm121397 it doesn’t really matter too much too be honest. The trains aren’t that long that it makes a difference, everyone has to walk the same way to exit when you arrive in Paris. I guess the higher number carriages would be best, at the front of the train. But the distance is negligible 😅
@@cjexplores thank you 😊
HI, Do you have to go through security when you land in Paris? Also is it easy to get a travel card in Paris when you arrive. I am travelling in a few months via Eurostar and nervous of arrival times and going through security etc delaying time. Are you able to check in before you arrive, or you can only do so and arrive 90 minutes before?
Hey! You go through passport control & security beforehand in London, there are no stops once you get to Paris, you can leave the train station immediately.
Sorry I am not sure what you mean by travel card, do you mean for money?
I'm not sure about checking in online before, we never have though. Usually when you arrive you queue until the access is open and then they will go through ticket/passport control. Sometimes we have been waiting for 30+ mins to board, other times we board with 2 minutes to spare. However, the Eurostar team do seem organised and they tend to make sure everyone is through checks on time! If you're there 60-90 minutes early, it's all good :) Enjoy!
Tnx nice video. Please kindly tell from king cross how do buy tiket cheap for 2,3 day.
Check description for booking details 😊
Looking into this and I'm shocked that the prices are $300 -$400 per person! What???
It varies throughout the year with the most expensive tickets during peak season. But generally yes it’s more expensive than flying which is a shame 🚂
you have a NZ passport?
Yes 🇳🇿 ✌🏼😁✌🏼
Do you have to go through passport control when you arrive in paris
No, passport control is in London 🙂
Nicee
Thanks Deakytonk 🙏🏼❤️
paris have 5 big main train stations
Class 320 Eurostar Siemens
Is that the model we took??
Yes Top Speed 200 MPH
Channel Tunnel 22 Miles Long
From Dover To Calais France
@@jamesroberts7576 incredible! Thanks James 🙏🏼❤️
If i am going back to London via Eurostar, can i claim vat refund at the station for goods purchase in Paris?
There should be something in the station there 🤔 I’m not 100% sure though 😬
@@cjexplores appreciate the quick response, anyone who knows feel free to comment. Much appreciated, cheers
@@coffeetravels22 just found this online www.wevat.com/blog-articles-en/how-to-get-tax-refund-in-gare-du-nord-in-paris-france-eurostar-station
@@cjexplores Thank you so much
@@coffeetravels22 all the best!
Bought 4 child tickets (4 adults traveling) and nothing happened, nobody checks anything...just saying if you wanna save some big cash on eurostar
There's always those that will run the risk! Good luck 🙏🏼
How does VAT refund work via train?
Thanks Nabati, there’s actually a super easy app to use called WeVat
@@cjexplores Hey! I’ve read but it doesn’t always work with LV or Dior sometimes & it takes up to 3 months for the money to appear. Or is that not true?
@@nabati8903 Here are there main selling points they told us: Compared with in-store VAT refund providers, Wevat gives you up to 23% more VAT back! No minimum spending on each purchase;
With Wevat, you can simply take a picture of your purchase invoices, then generate and scan your barcode when you leave France. No paper forms, repeated scanning or dropping off forms required;
Our super-friendly, multilingual customer support team is available throughout your trip via our app;
We are fully regulated by both French and UK customs;
I got to visit London and Paris in 2019, but sadly I couldn't take the chunnel train. I think there was some labor issues at the time.
Oh such a shame! Yes they are having strikes all over UK and Europe at the moment now. History seems to be repeating itself 🤔
going to the station this early is redicolous
in the rest of the continent you just arrive 10 minutes early and go from the street directly onto the train
We boarded the Eurostar back to London in Paris earlier this week. Arrived 1 hour before, we made it on to the train with 4 minutes to spare 😮💨 it’s always best to be early than late !
@@cjexplores only because of these unnecessary checks
on every other border they just stamp the passport on the train
Yes we’ve been through that process before but it was a much longer train journey with proper border stops. There isn’t one on the Eurostar route so it’s before and after. Plus, there’s also security luggage screening etc that you can’t really do on the train.
@@cjexplores how is the luggage screening necessary
There are way longer tunnels without them.
As far as I know they don't screen the cars and bus passengers luggage using the shuttle.
And it is not like it was better before brexit
@@burgerpommes2001 I know. We really wish for more open borders in our lifetime 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Hi! Love all the videos. Where do you put your luggage on the train? And is it safe to leave the luggage on the train?
Hi Emily! Thank you for watching 🙂 There’s a luggage storage area near the door of each coach.
Yes we felt very comfortable leaving our large luggage in the racks. London to Paris is direct so you’re not worrying about people getting on/off and accidentally taking the wrong luggage etc.
@@cjexplores Thanks for the info and quick response! My husband and I are heading to the UK November of 2023 for 3 weeks for our rescheduled honeymoon (we got married during covid lol) and heading to Paris for 4 days via the Eurostar.
@@emilybudgetz sounds amazing 🤩 we have covered a fair bit on Paris in our vlogs. But go check out The Otherside Vlog in Paris. They stayed in this beautiful room. Definitely needs to be booked in advance 😂
Do you need visa to take this train???
That depends where you are from. The question you should ask is “do I need a visa to enter France?” Or if you are going the other way “do I need a visa to enter the UK?”
@@cjexplores to go from London to France??
@@binoitasunuwar5527 what passport do you hold?
@@cjexplores Nepali
how isit in paris
We haven't been for over a year but we had a great time when we visited in summer 2022! ruclips.net/video/DurJvo226mI/видео.html
Can I ask please I’m planing to go to Paris and I need need passport it’s there anything else I need to go to Paris
Hey Craig, it depends on your passport citizenship but most get an automatic electronic visa! So usually just a passport :)
@@cjexplores sorry mate I still don,t understand are all passport same than
@@MrCraigcur where is your passport from?
@@cjexplores I live in England
@@MrCraigcur with a British passport you’ll be absolutely fine! 😁👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
5:07 why not sit properly?? Irrespectible
Not sure who that was who was sitting like that Mohammed!
@@cjexplores Thanks for replying. Yes, I know that it's another random passenger who you don't know.
Far more expensive
In some respects 😉
@@cjexplores I all respects cheaper by easy jet and quicker
I was referring to the environmental costs 😬
Not when you book in advance!
And you don't need taxis to airports, etc.
No need to arrive 3 hours before the train
jump on the Metro or get a bus.
4:07
Unfortunately, a few years ago that's exactly what happened!
The train departed while a load of us passengers were stuck in Passport Control.
check in area and the lounge is stupidly small in kings cross
Best to get there nice and early so you don’t miss out on a seat 😂
If you’re waiting in the lounge at Kings Cross for a Eurostar train you’ll be waiting a long time, as you’re in the wrong station! Eurostar trains depart from St Pancras.
@@AtheistOrphan you got it dude 👌🏼
I will be travelling from London to Europe in November and I have questions about customs. When you go through passport control, are there different places/queues for uk passports, eu passports/non eu passports? I read that depending on what passport you have, you have to get your passport checked in a different queue.
Is customs smooth, do they ask you questions when checking passport?
With luggage control do you have to take your electronics out? Or is it smoother than airports?
Thanks :)
Hi Jasmine, exciting times ahead!
It is super easy for transit through St Pancras station. First you scan your ticket. Then they put your luggage through an X-ray machine. After that comes the passport control. Now they just stamp it to say you are leaving England and you’re away.
I imagine the only thing they are looking out for is if you have recently visited and are doing a quick visa run to get another 3 months in the Schengen Zone or in the UK. So as long as you aren’t coming and going a lot it will be very smooth 😊
@@cjexplores thank you so much for the quick, helpful reply 😁
@@jasmine7954 not a problem! Don’t stress, it’ll be a breeze 😉