Where is the entrance to St Pancras International?
The archway at the foot of the square tower is the entrance to the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel. The other archway visible on the far right near the clock tower is the Eastern Arch from forecourt onto the station’s upper level, my preferred way to enter the station.
How early should I get to St Pancras?
But the latest guidance is that passengers on standard tickets should arrive 90 minutes before departure at St Pancras and 90-120 minutes before departure at Gare du Nord.
How do I get to St Pancras?
If you’re arriving by train, London St Pancras can be reached from Euston station, Victoria station, and Paddington station in around half an hour. If you’re planning to drive to St Pancras International, you’ll find a Click and Park car park at the station. With 315 spaces, it’s always open, with staff on hand 24/7.
How early do you need to be at St Pancras for Eurostar?
London St Pancras International
| Standard & Standard Premier | Classique & Avantage members | |
|---|---|---|
| How long before departure should I arrive? (mins) | 90 | 90 |
| How long before departure does the gate close? (mins) | 30 | 30 |
Is St Pancras the same as St Pancras International?
St Pancras railway station (/ˈpæŋkrəs/), also known as London St Pancras or St Pancras International and officially since 2007 as London St Pancras International, is a central London railway terminus on Euston Road in the London Borough of Camden.
Is Kings Cross and St Pancras the same?
King’s Cross St Pancras (also known as King’s Cross & St Pancras International) is a London Underground station on Euston Road in the Borough of Camden, Central London. It serves King’s Cross and St Pancras main line stations in fare zone 1, and is an interchange between six Underground lines.
How long does it take to get through passport control at St Pancras?
Your passport will be checked twice at St Pancras (by both the British and French police), but not when you arrive in Paris. I advise you to arrive a little earlier at St Pancras (I think 30 minutes is not enough – 45 minutes is better).
How long does it take to clear customs at St Pancras?
You should be clear of customs from the Eurostar within minutes and it is probably 5 to 10 minutes on from there to the platform for the Folkestone train. Provided the Eurostar train is on time you should be in plenty of time.
Do you have to go through security on the Eurostar?
Just like an airline, Eurostar works with European authorities to ensure a high level of security on each journey. It might mean an extra step at the station but since safety’s our top priority, we take our security checks seriously.
What’s the difference between Kings Cross and St Pancras?
King’s Cross is to the north of Euston Road, while St Pancras is to the south. The main difference between living in King’s Cross and St Pancras is that King’s Cross has a more independent area feel. Many local events in the area take place at The Regent’s Canal, where people can walk and socialize.
Are Kings Cross and St Pancras separate?
The line of course serves the two separate overground stations, King’s Cross and St Pancras. King’s Cross serves the East Coast mainline to North East England and Scotland, and St Pancras International is the terminus for Eurostar trains to Europe.
Whats the difference between St Pancras and St Pancras International?
How far apart are Kings Cross and St Pancras?
The distance between London Kings Cross Station and St Pancras Station is 566 feet.
Is there passport control at St Pancras?
At St Pancras International, there’s an extra check by UK authorities between the x-ray machines and French passport control. At Ashford and Ebbsfleet International, they’re just before you get to the x-ray machines.
Is there customs at St Pancras?
There are no Customs or Passport formalities at St Pancras when travelling to London. You go through French and then British formalities at the French end.
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.
Do they search your bags on Eurostar?
Eurostars depart from St. Pancras, not Euston. There is a bag check and metal detector to go through before you board, but that is about it. None of the restrictions that airlines have about what you can take on board.
What’s the difference between St Pancras International and Kings Cross?
King’s Cross serves the East Coast mainline to North East England and Scotland, and St Pancras International is the terminus for Eurostar trains to Europe.
How long is the walk between St Pancras and Kings Cross?
It’s about 2 minutes. You will see an exit out on to Pancras Road, opposite is St Pancras station. What train are you getting from STP to? If it’s an Eurostar then 16 minutes will be too short a connection time.
What is the difference between St Pancras and Kings Cross?
How long does it take to go through passport control at St Pancras?
Does your passport get checked on the Eurostar?
Your passport will be checked by UKBA security staff before being checked by French passport control. This will only take a few minutes.
How long does it take to go through customs at St Pancras?
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.