Standard Class

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First Class

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Premium First class

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Premium First class

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Onboard Dining & Facilities

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Fares & Schedules

Several of our clients who have done both first class and second have told us the first class ticket isn't worth the extra cost. (see Readers Reports).  Client Chunnel Comments:

By the way, it is OK to bring your own snacks and beverages onto the Eurostar Chunnel Train.

Standard Class (or 2nd class) includes:

• 56 seats per/train car or "coach"

• *fast serving 'Combo Snacks' for sale from the bar buffet & cart

• *a food cart service

• If using the Disney Express: Children get an exciting kid's pack, which will be handed out by the Disney cast members at the Disney Express Counter. The pack consists of a re-useable drawstring bag, 2 magazines (1 puzzle book & 1 'My Big Adventure'), a pack of colored felt-tip pens and a game.

• special areas where children can play.

• *By the way, it is OK to bring your own snacks and beverages onto the Eurostar Chunnel Train.  I liked the "Brownies" at the snack bar!

First class includes:

• wide, reclining seats--37 seats per/train car or "coach"

• complimentary daily newspaper

• From May 17th 2002 onwards, passengers travelling in First Class (refered to as 'Castle Class') will also now receive a complimentary cold snack served at their seat on both legs of the journey. The snack will consist of 2 luxury (1 meat & 1 vegetarian) filled bread rolls, 1 snack bar, 1 piece of fruit, 1 fruit juice drink, a Disney cup & napkin and all packaged in a jointly branded Disney / Eurostar box.

• Brunch menus from 6:30 until 11:00

• Afternoon Meal
  Passengers are offered a choice between a hot main course and a cold lighter option, cheese and a selection of cakes

• New Wines: the red St Emilion Chateau Haut Piquat 1998, is replaced by an Argentinean red Malbec 1999, Cabrini fourth generation

• Evening gourmet meal served at your seat (and included in the price of your ticket!).

Premium First class includes:

• complimentary taxi transfer in Paris or London

• access to Gare du Nord's and Waterloo Station's Executive lounges

• wide, reclining seats

• complimentary daily newspaper

• From May 17th 2002 onwards, passengers travelling in First Class (refered to as 'Castle Class') will also now receive a complimentary cold snack served at their seat on both legs of the journey. The snack will consist of 2 luxury (1 meat & 1 vegetarian) filled bread rolls, 1 snack bar, 1 piece of fruit, 1 fruit juice drink, a Disney cup & napkin and all packaged in a jointly branded Disney / Eurostar box.

• Brunch menus from 6:30 until 11:00

• Afternoon Meal
  Passengers are offered a choice between a hot main course and a cold lighter option, cheese and a selection of cakes

• New Wines: the red St Emilion Chateau Haut Piquat 1998, is replaced by an Argentinean red Malbec 1999, Cabrini fourth generation

• Evening gourmet meal served at your seat (and included in the price of your ticket!).

Onboard Dining & Facilities:

• The bar cars carry a large selection of snacks and drinks, and 4 public phones are available.

• All Eurostar trains have dedicated areas for people traveling in wheelchairs, as well as special restrooms. Terminals are equipped with elevators and moving walkways.
• To ensure total comfort and security during the journey, all Eurostar passengers must follow a boarding process. You will check-in through the automated gates if your ticket has a magnetic stripe on the back. If it doesn't, you'll present your non-magnetic ticket at one of the check-in booths. You'll then go through security and passport control before being able to enjoy the boarding area amenities and then you'll board and head to your designated car and seat.
• The service, the train, the Channel Tunnel crossing, the convenient schedules and the great fares all add up to a fabulous Eurostar experience -- don't miss it!

By the way, it is OK to bring your own snacks and beverages onto the Eurostar Chunnel Train.

Eurostar Chunnel Fares & Schedules

Readers Comments about Eurostar Travel  -- First class vs. Second Class