Frequently Asked Questions
With the London 2012 Olympic Games ticketing process now underway , many of our travellers will be thinking about their own plans during Games time.
As an official provider to London 2012 we are keen to ensure that our customers have the best possible Olympic Games experience, starting and finishing with Eurostar.
So for those intending to book Eurostar travel during the period of the London 2012 Olympic Games, we have launched an advanced booking process from the 21st June 2011 to ensure you can get your plans underway in style.
As an official provider to London 2012 we are keen to ensure that our customers have the best possible Olympic Games experience, starting and finishing with Eurostar.
So for those intending to book Eurostar travel during the period of the London 2012 Olympic Games, we have launched an advanced booking process from the 21st June 2011 to ensure you can get your plans underway in style.
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When will the public be able to book Eurostar tickets for travel to the London 2012 Games?
Eurostar tickets for the Olympic Games period will go on sale from the 21st June 2011. -
What dates will customers be able to book during this special booking period?
The 'Olympic Games period' refers to the 16th July 2012 to 15th August 2012 inclusive. -
How can customers book tickets for the Olympic Games period?
We are pleased to announce that Eurostar tickets for travel between 16 July and 15 August 2012 are now on sale. So, whether you are lucky enough to have a ticket to your favourite event or are just planning to soak up the electric atmosphere in summer 2012, we can seamlessly bring you to the heart of the action.
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Book by phone:
UK - 01777 771049
FRANCE - 01 70 80 96 06
BELGIUM - 0 24 01 23 56
Our normal booking line opening times will apply.
All tickets for this period within our advanced, simplified fare range will be bookable until the 20th March 2012 when tickets will switch back to the normal booking process through these channels.
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What's the timetable going to be during this period, will there be any changes?
The timetable during the 'Olympic period' will vary dependent upon the dates you wish to travel.
Due to the domestic Javelin service operating from St Pancras and Ebbsfleet to Stratford International, there will be 2 separate timetables in operation both within the period the sporting events take place (27th July 2012 to 12th August) and the surrounding dates (16th to 26th July 2012 and 13th to 15th August 2012). -
How much will these tickets cost?
During this advanced period of tickets sales from the 21st June 2011, there will be a simplified version of our fare range with return travel per person to both Paris and Brussels starting at only £159 return.
All fares will of course be subject to availability.
In addition, here are the answers to a few other questions we've been asked during our time as official provider to London 2012…… -
Where in the UK will Eurostar trains stop during the Olympic and Paralympic Games?
In the UK, Eurostar services stop at St Pancras International in London as well as Ashford International and Ebbsfleet International in Kent.
During the Games South Eastern Highspeed will operate a 'Javelin' service from St Pancras International and Ebbsfleet International to Stratford International offering Eurostar travellers a convenient and flexible connecting service to the Olympic Park. Journey times from St Pancras International and Ebbsfleet International to Stratford International will be only seven minutes. -
How can I get involved with London 2012 through Eurostar?
Eurostar is the Official International Rail Services Provider to the London 2012 Games. Since announcing our partnership in 2010, we have staged the Eurostar Tri-City-Athlon, a unique event which brought together triathletes across Europe to compete in the first ever triathlon in three capital cities in the same day.
Over the coming months, we'll be announcing details of future events and other ways to get involved. Sign up here to receive exclusive information around competitions, deals and events.
If the information above doesn't answer your question, our business as usual FAQs have comprehensive responses to a range of questions about Eurostar services.
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