Frequently Asked Questions

How can I travel to and from London?

Eurail Passes are not valid in Great Britain / England / United Kingdom, but you can get discounts on travel to London with your Eurail Pass. You can travel by Eurostar train or by ferry.

Eurostar trains
The fastest train connection between London and the European continent is offered by Eurostar. This private railway company runs a high-speed passenger train from London (St Pancras station) to Paris & Brussels through the Channel Tunnel.

Eurail Pass holders can buy tickets at a special fare. These discount tickets cannot be booked online. For telephone bookings please call +44 1233 617 575. All fares are subject to availability and the Eurail Pass must be valid in either the country of departure or the country of arrival.

Ferries
You can also consider taking a ferry from coast to coast and continue your travel by train. An overview of ferries from England to the European continent can be found at visitlondon.com.

Please note that Eurail Pass holders are entitled to a 30% discount on the ferries of Stena Line (Hoek Van Holland, The Netherlands - Harwich, UK) or a 25% discount on DFDS Seaways between Newcastle (UK) and IJmuiden (Netherlands).

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