The Eurostar e320 (Class 374) connects London St Pancras International to Paris Gare du Nord (2h 16m), Brussels-Midi (2h), and Amsterdam Centraal (under 4h). Speeds up to 320 km/h through the Channel Tunnel.
The Eurostar Class 374 (e320) replaced the original Class 373 sets from 2015 and is capable of 320 km/h on French and Belgian high-speed lines, cutting London to Paris journey time to 2 hours 16 minutes.
The Eurostar Class 374 (marketed as e320) is the current rolling stock used on Eurostar services through the Channel Tunnel between London St Pancras International and Paris Gare du Nord, Brussels-Midi, and Amsterdam Centraal. Built by Siemens as a Velaro EUR design, it is capable of 320 km/h on the French LGV Nord and Belgian HSL 1 lines, reducing London to Paris to just 2 hours 16 minutes and London to Brussels to 1 hour 51 minutes.
The e320 carries 900 passengers per train compared to 750 on the original Class 373. The interior was redesigned with more generous seat pitch in both Standard and Business Premier classes. Business Premier passengers board first through a dedicated check-in area at St Pancras and receive a full meal service at their seat. Standard Premier offers the same seat as Business Premier with a lighter meal service at a lower fare.
The Channel Tunnel section runs for 50.7 kilometres underwater between Folkestone in Kent and Coquelles near Calais, taking approximately 20 to 25 minutes to traverse. During this section mobile signal drops out, though Eurostar provides onboard Wi-Fi throughout the journey including in the tunnel.
Book Eurostar tickets at eurostar.com. Fares are tiered from Standard (non-refundable) through Standard Premier to Business Premier. The cheapest Standard fares for London to Paris start around 39 euros if booked months in advance. Eurostar participates in the Snap scheme for last-minute discounted Standard seats accessible via the app. Travel times vary slightly depending on intermediate stops at Ebbsfleet International or Ashford International in Kent.
Travel tip: Arrive at London St Pancras at least 45 minutes before departure even with checked baggage. Eurostar operates passport control within the terminal and the security queues can be slow during peak periods, especially on Friday afternoon departures.
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Book Eurostar e320 tickets at nationalrail.co.uk, the official National Rail portal. Compare fares and seat availability before booking. Online booking typically opens 30 to 90 days before departure.
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Contact National Rail for schedule information, delay updates, and booking assistance via their official website or station helpdesk.
Visit National RailThe full Eurostar e320 timetable is shown in the schedule table above with departure times at every stop. Confirm timings with National Rail before travel as schedules can change between annual timetable revisions.
Eurostar e320 fares start from approximately GBP 49 for Standard class and go up to GBP 299 for Business Premier. Higher-class fares include wider seating, climate control, and on long-distance services may include meals. Book through nationalrail.co.uk for the latest published fares and to check current seat availability.
Tickets for Eurostar e320 are sold through nationalrail.co.uk, the official National Rail booking platform. Online booking opens between 30 and 180 days before departure depending on operator. Book in advance for the cheapest available fares. Tickets can also be purchased at station booking offices during opening hours, typically 08:00–20:00 daily.
The full stop list for Eurostar e320 is being expanded in our database. For the complete route stop sequence, check the official National Rail timetable or website.
Eurostar e320 running days are shown in the hero section at the top of this page (badges indicate which days of the week the train operates). Some long-distance services run daily while others operate only on specific days (typically weekday-only or weekend-only). Operating days can change with the annual timetable revision (usually December) so verify current running days with National Rail before booking, particularly for trips planned more than 6 months ahead.
Yes, nationalrail.co.uk typically accepts international debit and credit cards from major card networks. Some operators require a local phone number for SMS confirmation — check the booking requirements before starting your reservation. Booking platforms display fares in the local currency of the operator.
Eurostar e320 offers 3 travel classes: Standard, Standard Premier, Business Premier. Economy or standard classes have reserved numbered seats at the lowest fare. Premium classes (business, first class, sleeper) add wider seats, climate control, and on overnight services berths for lying flat. The fare table on this page lists current published prices for each class.
Platform numbers are not pre-published — they are announced on station information displays between 20 and 60 minutes before scheduled departure. Arrive early at the originating station to check the platform allocation displays. At larger stations, platform numbers can also be viewed on the operator's app. If the train is delayed or rescheduled, the platform may change at short notice — always verify against station displays immediately before boarding.
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