Eurostar launches flexible fares and restarts routes from London to Netherlands and Disneyland Paris

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK and mainland Europe, is offering travellers more flexibility on their bookings, with all fares now available to exchange with no fee, up to 14 days before departure.¹

The new flexible fares will start at just £39 each way and apply to all bookings made from 1^st July until 31^st December.² They are valid for any dates of travel available at the time of purchase.

The increased flexibility comes in addition to options for those with existing bookings who may want to change their travel plans.

Returning to the Netherlands and Disneyland

Eurostar will reinstate its popular service direct from London to Rotterdam and Amsterdam from Thursday 9^th July.

The route will restart with one train a day departing London St Pancras at 11:04 and arriving in Amsterdam Central at 16:11. Fares are available from just £40 one way.

As well as providing a fast and seamless direct connection to two of Europe’s most exciting cities, there are a range of alternative destinations within easy reach with a simple onward journey:

• Amsterdam to Utrecht in just over 20 minutes.
• Rotterdam to The Hague in under 30 minutes. 
• Amsterdam to Haarlem in just 10 minutes.
• Rotterdam to Delft in under 15 minutes. 

The return journey continues to be a connecting service through Brussels, where passport controls and security screening are carried out.

Families planning trips to Disneyland Paris over the summer will soon be able to take advantage of Eurostar’s direct service from London to Marne-la-Vallée, on the doorstep of the Disneyland Park, in just over two and half hours. The travel to Disneyland will restart from 2^nd August with fares from £39.

Plan a European festive getaway

For travellers planning further ahead, tickets will go on sale from 2^nd July for travel over the Christmas period. From just £39 each way, bookings are now available up to 31^st January, providing the perfect excuse to plan a winter break. Whether it’s to take advantage of a direct, city-centre to city-centre journey to Paris, Lille, Brussels, Rotterdam or Amsterdam, or to visit alternative destinations with a simple connecting journey:

• Strasbourg with its picturesque streets and historic architecture under 2 hours from Paris. 
• Bruges to wander beside canals and through market squares in around 1 hour from Brussels.
• Cologne with renowned art galleries and unique shops in just 2 hours from Brussels.

Additional hygiene measures

Eurostar has introduced new hygiene measures on board and in stations, to provide customers with a comfortable and safe experience. A new seat map ensures travellers are seated at a safe distance apart respecting social distancing guidelines. Trains are deep cleaned before every journey, and cleaning teams are on board to regularly disinfect high contact areas. All travellers must wear a mask on board and in stations, in line with government regulations.

¹ Bookings between 13 days before departure and day of departure will be charged an exchange fee of £30/€40 in Standard Class, £40/€50 in Standard Premier, and £15/€20 for children. Applicable to all public fares available on Eurostar.com

² £39 each way fare available for travel from 27^th July to 10^th December.

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