From its London terminus, travelers can be in European capitals such as Paris, Brussels, or Amsterdam in just a matter of hours.
Taking Eurostar between London, UK and Paris, France.
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Making these journeys possible is the Channel Tunnel, affectionately known as the “Chunnel,” that connects the UK with mainland Europe.
A train exiting the Channel Tunnel.
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St. Pancras International is one of the many rail stations that serve London and is known primarily for Eurostar trains to mainland Europe.
Taking Eurostar between London, UK and Paris, France.
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On the main level, it wasn’t hard to find the Eurostar check-in area and I was surprised to see so few people lining up.
Taking Eurostar between London, UK and Paris, France.
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Around an hour and 15 minutes remained until arriving in Paris. The views of the French countryside were markedly better than those of the English.
Taking Eurostar between London, UK and Paris, France.
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