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Check-in

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Ticket collection 

You can either print your tickets at home or collect them at our terminal. If you’re collecting them you’ll need to go to our in-station ticket offices, or use one of our quick and easy e-ticket machines.

How to print your tickets at home
How to use the e-ticket machines
How to use your mobile ticket

At the check-in barriers

When you arrive at the check-in barriers you can either insert your ticket into the machine or, if you’re feeling particularly modern, simply scan in. And don’t worry, if that sounds worryingly technical check out check out our handy animated guide to scanning in here.
If you need any help at check-in our staff are always around, and we’ll be glad to check you in ourselves.

Baggage

There isn’t a separate check-in for baggage at Eurostar (as long as you haven’t got more than two bags or cases and one piece of hand luggage).
We can explain our baggage allowances here.

When to check in

This depends mainly on what ticket you have. Unless you’ve been advised otherwise please check in at least 30 minutes or up to 75 minutes* before your scheduled departure. You’ll see the full details below but remember that if in doubt, arrive with time to spare. And have a croissant.

Applicable travellers Minimum time before departure
Eurostar™ carte blanche holders

10 minutes

Business Premier travellers

10 minutes

Eurostar™ carte classique holders

30 minutes

Standard Premier travellers

30 minutes

Standard travellers

30 minutes

If you have any special travel needs or will need help getting to the train please approach a member of staff for assistance. See our special travel needs page for more information.

Please allow an extra 30mn on top of your normal check-in time


*Please note that check-in at Brussels midi opens once the previous service has departed. Therefore, the advanced check-in time will vary.
Access to the business lounge for Eurostar carte blanche and Business Premier ticket holders is allowed up to 90mn before departure.

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