What's the difference between Premium Economy and standard Premier on Eurostar?
Whilst on a plane premium economy would put you in pretty much the same seat as economy passengers, albeit with a bit more legroom, Standard Premier on Eurostar puts you in the same carriages and seats as the passengers going Business Premier, so instead of the 2x2 seat layout, it's 2x1.
What are the different types of seating on Eurostar?
Onboard Eurostar, there are three kinds of seating; business premier, standard premier, and standard. Standard premier is a kind of ‘in-between’ with the same kind of seat that is offered in business class, but fewer offerings in terms of food and drink.
What is the difference between business Premier and standard Premier seats?
This one might surprise you: Business Premier and Standard Premier use exactly the same seats, just in different carriages. That means wide, deep seats with ample legroom and a tray table large enough to cope with a 15 inch laptop, exactly as detailed in our review of Business Premier.
How much does a Eurostar ticket cost?
Well, the prices for Standard class on board a Eurostar train start at £29 on the London-Paris route (one way), and you certainly won't get a Premier ticket for that money.
What is the difference between Standard and Premier?
Standard offers a wider range of cover at higher levels with a reasonable excess and is priced reasonably. Premier cover provides the widest range of cover and the highest levels of protection for you and requires you to pay the least amount of excess. As a result Premier cover is the more expensive choice.
Is an upgrade worth it on the Eurostar?
Re: is it worth upgrading on the eurostar from Paris to London? Nope. it's perfectly comfortable as it is and for a 2 hour journey then it isn't worth it. Spend the money on something you will remember like a nice meal in Paris or a nicer room at your hotel.
Is food free on Eurostar?
Re: Eurostar Standard Premier, do you get free meals? Yes, you get a complimentary cold light tray meal and (on other than 'breakfast' trains) complimentary wine.
Do you have to put liquids in a plastic bag on Eurostar?
There's no restriction on liquids so you can take your favourite toiletries or even bring back some Parisian perfume.
Can I take my own food on Eurostar?
Can you take food on the Eurostar? You're welcome to bring your own food from home. Unlike airlines, there are no restrictions on liquids so you can even bring a bottle of bubbly.
How early do you need to arrive for Eurostar?
45 minutesHow long is Eurostar check-in? The check-in procedure for Eurostar train journeys takes roughly 20 minutes from start to finish, so it's recommended that you arrive at least 45 minutes before your Eurostar train leaves.
Do you get free drinks in Eurostar Standard Premier?
Standard Premier And for lunch and dinner, you'll be served a choice of two light dishes and a dessert, with a soft drink, wine or beer, plus tea or coffee. See our Standard Premier menu here. If you're travelling with little ones, you can request a special kid's meal by logging in to Manage a booking.
Can I take a packed lunch on Eurostar?
There are no food restrictions on the Eurostar so you're free to take a packed lunch and even a flask of tea or coffee so you can have your very own train picnic.
Where do you put your suitcase on the Eurostar?
You take your bags into the train with you and put them on the rack above your seat, or in the space between the seat backs, or on floor-standing racks at the car ends or in the seating area. On local & regional trains you usually just stick bags on the floor.
Do your bags get checked on Eurostar?
There's no need to check in for Eurostar, just scan your ticket at the ticket gate. With Eurostar, border and luggage checks take place before departure, so we ask our passengers to arrive at the station early enough to complete them.
Can I take a water bottle on Eurostar?
Unlike airlines, we don't limit the volume of liquids you can carry, so you can take all your toiletries with you, and even squeeze in a bottle of bubbly for the trip if you like.
Do I have to wear a mask on Eurostar?
For everyone's comfort, we recommend wearing a mask on board our trains. You're not required to take any COVID-19 tests, complete any forms or quarantine on arrival. This applies to ALL travellers, regardless of vaccination status.
Do Eurostar trains have charging ports?
We have UK and European power sockets available at every seat on our trains. We also have USB sockets available in Business Premier and Standard Premier. Click here to find out more about the Eurostar app.
Does Eurostar go through the Channel Tunnel?
Eurostar is a totally separate company and is Getlink's biggest customer, running high-speed passenger services through the Channel Tunnel between London and a number of other European cities on the continent, including Paris, Brussels, Lille, Lyon, Avignon and Marseille.
What is Seatfrog app?
Seatfrog is an app that allows you to bid on empty First Class seats on Virgin Trains. It works on Virgin Trains on the west coast with only journeys to and from Holyhead excluded at the moment.
Does Eurostar go above ground?
Eurostar is the service that allows you to catch a train from London to Paris and beyond. There's a sea in the way, of course, but Eurostar dives under it, using the 31-mile Channel Tunnel. Work on the tunnel began in 1988, and it was finally opened for business in 1994, costing £4.6 billion.
What is standard premier?
With the option of flexible fares, Standard Premier offers the freedom to work, think, or simply unwind. You will be presented with calm, spacious surroundings with on-board staff offering a light meal and a selection of magazines.
What are the different types of Eurostar tickets?
Eurostar offers three tickets types: Standard, Standard Premier , and Business Premier. While my outbound journey was an ordinary Standard ticket, for the return trip from Brussels back to London I travelled in the Standard Premier coach.
How much luggage can you take on a Eurostar flight?
Extra luggage allowance. For me, going away for a month in total, this was a big one. On a flight, I’d be able to take one bag up to 20kg, plus carry on. Eurostar allow two pieces of luggage per person, plus a small piece of hand luggage, with no weight restrictions. Plus nothing gets placed in the hold; all luggage comes on the train with you, and leaves with you – cutting a huge chunk of time (not to mention the risk of lost luggage) from your trip.
How long is the Eurostar flight from Brussels to London?
Tickets to any Belgium station start from £79. Fastest London-Brussels journey time is 2 hours. Tickets are available from eurostar.com or 03432 186 186.
Is Eurostar complimentary?
My trip with Eurostar was complimentary in exchange for this review – however, I’ve since paid to travel with them on my own trips. This review is, as always, complete honest and unbiased.
Is the train more comfortable than flying?
Again, so much more comfortable than flying. The seats were wider and better made than standard airline seats, and I loved that the edges of the headrest curved round slightly, giving me better support and a little privacy from my neighbour. Tray tables were much bigger than onboard planes, there was a lot more legroom, and plenty of space overhead for my backpack and coat. Even for a standard ticket, the train was much comfier than regular trains within Britain, and so much better than on board a flight.
Is Eurostar greener than flying?
It’s green! Eurostar promise that travel with them is ‘faster and greener than flying’, and independent research reflects that: per passenger journey, travelling by Eurostar between London and Paris or Brussels generates up to 80% fewer carbon dioxide emissions than travelling by plane.
Smart and easy
Buy drinks, meals and snacks at Café Métropole, our onboard bar buffet.
Service and style all the way
Fare conditions: Change your ticket with no exchange fee up to 7 days before travel. You’ll only pay the difference in fare. An exchange fee of £40 per person, per journey plus the difference in fare will apply if you exchange within 7 days of travel. Non-refundable.
Designed for business
Fare conditions: You can exchange your tickets free of charge or claim a refund up to 60 days after your planned departure.
How much savings is standard Premier?
So that’s the first factor to consider: provided you’re able to set your schedule with little chance of it changing, Standard or Standard Premier deliver an easy 30-50% saving over Business Premier.
How long does it take to check in for Eurostar?
Standard Premier and Standard travellers can check in 30 minutes before departure (it’s just 10 minutes for Business Premier), but the train begins boarding 20 minutes before it leaves, and there’s free wifi throughout Eurostar’s St Pancras Station in London to help pass the short amount of time before the train begins to boarding.
How many Eurostar classes are there in London?
If you’re travelling by train between London and Pairs – or London and Brussels, for that matter – there are three Eurostar classes to choose from.
What is Business Premier?
To recap, Business Premier is the only travel class which includes access to the Eurostar lounge and a full meal.
Why are the standard carriages so crowded?
The Standard carriages are more crowded, not only due to a 2-2 seating configuration (Business Premier and Standard Premier have a 1-2 layout) but simply because there are more people travelling on the cheaper tickets.
Do Business Premier and Standard Premier have the same seats?
This one might surprise you: Business Premier and Standard Premier use exactly the same seats, just in different carriages.
Do standard carriages have AC?
Speaking of work, only two Standard carriages have AC power for your laptop or other device – those are cars 5 and 14, so if you need some juice for your journey them specify a seat in these cars when booking.
What is the Eurostar?
With high speeds topping 300 km/h, Eurostar is a high-speed railway line connecting plenty of cities in France, England and Belgium. All of its trains also traverse the Channel Tunnel, making the Eurostar trains one of the easiest ways to get between London and Paris.
What are the different seats on Eurostar?
Onboard Eurostar, there are three kinds of seating; business premier, standard premier, and standard . Standard premier is a kind of ‘in-between’ with the same kind of seat that is offered in business class, but fewer offerings in terms of food and drink.
When will Eurostar go to Amsterdam?
Going on Eurostar to Amsterdam on November 9 2018. Standard premier, new service, can't wait
Do trains have plug sockets?
You just have to connect your device, and you’re away! For those who find their battery life doesn’t quite match their technology addiction, plug sockets are also available throughout the train.
Is there leg space in standard Premier?
In Standard, you’ll find a slight step down from Standard Premier; there is slightly less leg space and you have to pay for food and drink. I’ve now travelled by both standard and standard premier and found that while both are comfortable, the extra space in Standard Premier was perfect for those wanting to work in a little peace and quiet.
Can you go directly from city centre to city centre on Eurostar?
Swiping your boarding pass, clearing security and boarding the train. It’s as simple as that when you choose Eurostar. Not to mention that you go directly from city centre to city centre when you travel by train. Here is a Eurostar Standard Premier review, as well as a complete look at my experience on the train!
What is standard premier?
Standard Premier is the branding of Eurostar premium economy class, but there is a big difference between premium economy as you know it from airplanes and what you get with Eurostar. Whilst on a plane premium economy would put you in pretty much the same seat as economy passengers, albeit with a bit more legroom, ...
Is there a lounge at Eurostar?
There is no lounge access or late check in and the check in queue and waiting area are shared with the Standard class passengers. That's one thing that could benefit from improvement in general when travelling with Eurostar as the queues can get rather long and slow.
How Much More Expensive Is Business Premier?
at The Station
- Priority lanes
One of the biggest perks of Business Premier tickets is the fast-track security and immigration. Standard Premier travellers must use the same, often packed, queues reserved for Standard passengers. You can also use the priority lanes if you are a Club Eurostar Carte Blanche membe… - Lounges
Another perk reserved exclusively for Business Premier and Carte Blanche members is use of the departure lounges at London St Pancras, Paris Gare du Nord and Brussels Midi. The lounges are genuinely good, although you won’t find much to eat. On the positive side they do feature an imp…
on Board
- The seat
You may be surprised to find that the seats for Standard Premier and Business Premier are identical, albeit at completely opposite ends of the train. This is what they look like: As you can see, there are a range of seating options in a 2-1 configuration, with a number of single rows as … - Food and drink
One of the key onboard differentiators is the food and drinks service. Both classes get a free meal service, but in Standard Premier this is what Eurostar calls a ‘light meal’ served on a single tray, accompanied by red or white wine, beer or soft drinks: This is upgraded for Business Premier, wi…
Other Differences
- Flexibility
One of the major differences between Standard Premier and Business Premier is the flexibility of the ticket. Business Premier fares offer you complete flexibility, letting you exchange or get a refund for your ticket before and even after departure. You won’t have to pay any difference in fa… - Seat selection
Both Standard Premier and Business Premier offer free seat selection so there is no difference here.
Conclusion
- So, for up to double the price of Standard Premier, what does Business Premier get you? Fundamentally, it’s: 1. Priority security and immigration 2. Lounge access in London, Paris and Brussels 3. An upgraded three course meal designed by Raymond Blanc 4. Complete ticket flexibility Is this worth the £35 – £150 jump in price you can expect to pay for Business Premier…
How to Get Club Eurostar Points and Lounge Access from UK Credit Cards
- Club Eurostar does not have a UK credit card. However, you can earn Club Eurostar points by converting Membership Rewards points earned from selected UK American Express cards. Cards earning Membership Rewards points include: 1. American Express Preferred Rewards Gold (review here, apply here) – sign-up bonus of 20,000 Membership Rewards points converts into 1,…