Train Tickets to London

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Trains to London

The city of London needs little introduction considering it has long been a major cultural, political and economic centre as well as home to the world’s most famous royal family and the iconic Big Ben clock tower. When taking a train to London you should know that the city has myriad train stations but only a handful of those are considered "major stations." Among the cities from where you can get frequent domestic train services to London are Edinburgh, Birmingham and Manchester while Brussels, Paris and Amsterdam are among the most popular international routes for railway service to the British capital city. You can book trains to London from anywhere in the UK and Europe with Omio.

Avanti West Coast to London

Avanti West Coast succeeded Virgin Trains operating service on the West Coast Main Line route in 2019 and provides direct train services to London from several UK cities including Liverpool, Birmingham and Manchester. There is daily service from each of these locations Monday through Friday, with reduced service on weekends and holidays. The average journey time for your trip will vary according to location, for example, service from Liverpool Lime Street Station to London takes about 2h 20min. While you can travel to London by train from Birmingham Moor Street Station in just under two hours. All Avanti West Coast trains regardless of point of origin will terminate at London Euston Station, one of the city’s major railway terminals. Ready to book your London train? You can do it easily with Omio!

Eurostar to London

Eurostar is the primary operator of intercity commuter trains from France, Belgium and the Netherlands and operates frequent services to London from Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam which are among its most popular train routes. You can get daily service from these European cities to London on a daily basis but you should expect reduced service to occur on weekends and holidays. The average duration of train times will depend on the station of origin, for example, service from Paris Gare du Nord takes about 2h 20min while trains to London travelling from Amsterdam Centraal Station require about 4h 20min for direct trips. All Eurostar trains regardless of station or country of origin will terminate at London St. Pancras International, London's main rail terminal for international railway traffic.

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Main train stations in London

London St. Pancras International is the only terminus for international travel by train to London and by this measure can be considered the most important railway station in London. As the international transit point for Eurostar train traffic remains open 24h daily. Considering its status you can expect it to offer a full complement of facilities and services such as ticket office and vending machines, WC with baby changing facilities, ATMs and currency exchange offices, free Wi-Fi throughout the station, numerous shops and restaurants, chemists (pharmacy), luggage storage, lost property office and Information Point among them.

London St. Pancras International is also fully accessible to disabled passengers and is located in Central London. London Kings Cross Station is managed by Network Rail, the largest operator of railway networks in the UK and is located within one mile of London St. Pancras International in the heart of the capital.

Another one of the city’s major railway stations, London Kings Cross offers you a range of facilities and services including ticket office and vending machines, WC with baby changing facilities, ATMs and currency exchange offices, free Wi-Fi throughout the station, several shops and restaurants, luggage storage facilities, lost property office, showers and Information Point to name a few. Station hours of operation: Monday-Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 1:40 a.m., Saturday from 5:00 a.m. to 1:11 a.m. and Sunday from 5:30 a.m. to 1:36 a.m.

London Euston Station is another major railway station located in Central London and the terminus for Avanti West Coast train traffic from cities across the UK to the capital.Among the facilities and services you can find here are ticket office and vending machines, WC with baby changing facilities, ATMs and currency exchange offices, free Wi-Fi throughout the station, a variety of shops and restaurants, luggage storage facilities, lost property office, showers and photo booth among them. Station hours of operation: Monday to Friday: 4:30 a.m. to 1:34 a.m., Saturday: 4:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. and Sunday 5:15 a.m. to 1:34 a.m.

Onboard facilities

On Avanti West Coast trains you are allowed two pieces of luggage and one handpiece which must fit into the overhead racks or luggage compartment. Pets are allowed onboard provided the animals are properly leashed/muzzled and stored in a pet carrier while assistance animals can travel free of restrictions. Folding bikes can be stored in overhead racks but full bicycles must be reserved at the time of booking due to limited space. When you are hungry you can take advantage of the at-seat food and drink ordering service so you never have to leave your seat in order to find refreshment.

All by Avanti West Coast trains are accessible to disabled passengers and Wi-Fi service is free to all passengers. You are allowed two pieces of luggage and a handpiece when travelling on Eurostar trains as long as they fit into the overhead racks or luggage compartments provided. Up to two pets are allowed per passenger provided they are properly leashed, muzzled and stored in a pet carrier but this does not apply to service animals.

Folding bikes are allowed onboard but you must register them at the time of purchase. Eurostar provides a food and beverage car - Café Metropole - where you can purchase refreshments and toilets with baby changing facilities installed on each carriage. All Eurostar trains are accessible to disabled passengers and Wi-Fi service is free but you should expect interruptions when they travel through tunnels.

Train tickets to London: useful to know

Avanti West Coast offers you two types of classes: Standard and First Class where Standard includes any time, Advance and Off-peak ticket types while First Class is a premium ticket with upgraded benefits. When purchased online you can take advantage of any available discounts for students and seniors or programs such as the Family and Friends special which is great for groups travelling together. Be advised that terms and conditions regarding cancellations, changes and refunds apply to most ticket types so review them before making your final purchase. It is also recommended that you travel with a hardcopy of your ticket and be able to produce a valid ID if necessary.

On Omio buying train tickets to London is fast and easy and can be stored in your Omio account. If you’re travelling on Eurostar trains to London you have the choice of three ticket classes: Standard, Standard Premiere and Business Premiere with escalating benefits accordingly and it is recommended you should familiarise yourself with the terms and conditions attached to each with regards to refunds, changes and cancellations. Discounts or special offers for students, seniors and groups may apply if you buy your tickets online as long as you can provide a valid ID if/when necessary.

E-tickets are allowed on Eurostar trains if you can produce them on your mobile device but a valid ID and passport are required for international travel. On Omio buying train tickets to London is fast and easy and can be stored in your Omio account.

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