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Eurostar luggage allowance: size, weight and baggage rules
Discover everything you need to know about luggage policies on our trains, including dimensions, weight and additional services.
What is Eurostar's luggage allowance?
Eurostar's luggage allowance policy is one of the most generous in European rail travel, making it easy to bring everything you need without the usual airport faff. Whether you're heading to London, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam or beyond, travelling with Eurostar takes the hassle out of your journey.
Wondering how much luggage you can pack? From roomy suitcases to last-minute extras, here's everything you need to know about our luggage rules at Eurostar, including sizes, allowances and what you can bring on board.
How many bags can you take?
With a standard ticket, you can bring:
- 2 x pieces of luggage.
- 1 x small item of hand luggage (like a handbag or backpack).
Children can also bring 1 bag and 1 piece of hand luggage. Folded pushchairs and prams are welcome too – just make sure they're folded down and pop them in the luggage rack for the journey.
Size limits and dimensions
Size limits depend on your route. On routes to and from London, you can bring a bag up to a maximum length of 85cm, and on all other routes, 75cm.
Is there a weight limit?
Unlike airlines, there's no strict weight limit per bag. If you can carry it safely yourself, you're good to go.
Eurostar luggage allowance by travel class
Here's a breakdown of what luggage you can bring, depending on which Eurostar class you travel with.
| Eurostar Standard | Eurostar Plus | Eurostar Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of bags included | 2 pieces of luggage + 1 piece of hand luggage. | 2 pieces of luggage + 1 piece of hand luggage. | 3 pieces of luggage + 1 piece of hand luggage. |
| Children's allowance | 1 piece of luggage + 1 piece of hand luggage. | 1 piece of luggage + 1 piece of hand luggage. | 1 piece of luggage + 1 piece of hand luggage. |
| Pushchairs/prams | Travel for free (must be folded when stored). | Travel for free (must be folded when stored). | Travel for free (must be folded when stored). |
| Liquid restrictions | No restrictions on liquids (some on alcohol limits). | No restrictions on liquids (some on alcohol limits). | No restrictions on liquids (some on alcohol limits). |
| Meet & Greet & Transfers | Not available | Not available | VIP Meet & Greet, luggage porter, and chauffeur options (extra charge). |
What can you bring on Eurostar?
Packing for a city break, family getaway or longer escape? With Eurostar, it's refreshingly easy to bring what you need on board. Here's a quick guide to the items you're allowed to travel with.
Liquids and toiletries
Forget the tiny bottles and see-through bags – there are no strict liquid limits when you travel with Eurostar. You can pack all your favourite toiletries and travel essentials. We do have some alcohol restrictions, but you're more than welcome to bring bubbles for the journey!
Pushchairs and special items
Travelling with kids or babies? Pushchairs and prams are allowed free of charge – just make sure they're folded before you board and stored in the luggage rack.
You can also travel with items like musical instruments or sports equipment, depending on size and conditions, making train travel a great option for all kinds of trips.
Prohibited items
Like any form of transport, we do have some restrictions on Eurostar's luggage allowance. Certain items are not permitted for safety reasons, including the obvious ones – weapons, firearms, explosives, illegal drugs, sharp objects and knives.
Travelling with extra or oversized luggage
Bringing more than the basics? Whether it's an extra suitcase, a bike or another larger item, your options depend on where you're travelling.
On our London routes, excess baggage, bikes and oversized items must be booked in advance through our Registered Luggage Service, which is currently limited to selected trains between London and Paris, as well as London and Brussels, and each item must weigh 30kg or less. To check if this service is available on the trains you've booked, you can log into Manage your booking and click Add extra luggage.
For Eurostar's routes within Belgium, France, the Netherlands and Germany, you don't need to pre-book; simply turn up on the day, pay €30 per extra item, and you're good to go. There are no weight restrictions either, but you should be able to carry extra luggage safely.
Here's a quick look at your extra luggage options, including guide prices and size limits.
| Travelling to and from London | Travelling between Belgium, France, the Netherlands and Germany | |
|---|---|---|
| Additional bags | From £35*, max measurements: L: 85cm x H: 85cm x W: 36cm. | €30 and any excess luggage or oversized items must be transported in a case no longer than 200cm. |
| Oversized items | From £60*, max measurements: L: 165cm x H: 135cm x W: 57cm. | €30 and any excess luggage or oversized items must be transported in a case no longer than 200cm. |
| Bikes (disassembled) | From £45*, max measurements: L: 165cm x H: 90cm x W: 36cm. Must be disassembled and stored in a box or bag. | €30 and Both wheels must be removed and a non-rigid cover with maximum dimensions must cover everything: L: 135cm x H: 85cm x W: 30cm. |
| Bikes (fully assembled) | From £45*, but only applicable for trains between London and Brussels. We only accept fully assembled standard road bikes. | Bikes must be disassembled to board. |
| Musical instrument | From £35*, max measurements: L: 85cm x H: 85cm x W: 36cm. For instruments between 85 - 136cm in length, you can contact our call centre to book a companion seat (subject to a fee and availability). | €30 and any excess luggage or oversized items must be transported in a case no longer than 200cm. |
| Sports equipment | From £45*, max measurements: L: 85cm x H: 85cm x W: 36cm. Note that skis and snowboards can be counted as one of your two pieces of luggage. | €30 and any excess luggage or oversized items must be transported in a case no longer than 200cm. |
*Guide price based on a one-way journey from London to Paris and requested more than 48 hours before departure. Items exceeding the stated maximum may incur an extra charge at stations on London routes.
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FAQs
If you want to take your bike, excess luggage or oversized items, you’ll have to travel on one of our eligible trains:
London St Pancras to Paris Gare Du Nord
Any train departing London between 08:01 (train 9008) and 15:31 (train 9036)
Paris Gare Du Nord to London St Pancras
Any train departing Paris between 11:13 (train 9023) and 18:13 (train 9051)
London St Pancras to Brussels
Trains departing at 09:01 (train 9116), 13:01 (train 9132) and 17:04 (train 9148). On Saturdays only, trains departing at 10:01 (train 9120) and 12:01 (train 9130).
Brussels to London St Pancras
Trains departing 17:56 (train 9153).
Monday through Saturday, trains departing at 07:56 (train 9113).
Monday through Friday, trains departing at 10:56 (train 9123), 14:53 (train 9141), 15:56 (train 9145).
Saturday and Sundays trains departing 08:52 (train 9117), 12:56 (train 9135), 16:56 (train 9149).
Saturday only, trains departing at 09:52 (train 9121).
Sunday only, trains departing at 11:56 (train 9129).
Yes, you can take your medication with you, but if you have equipment like an oxygen cylinder, insulin syringes or a large amount of medication, please bring a letter from your doctor to show at security. Please note: we're only able to take one oxygen cylinder per train.
You can bring 2 bags and 1 piece of hand luggage in Eurostar Standard and Eurostar Plus, or 3 bags and 1 piece of hand luggage in Eurostar Premier.
You'll store your luggage in racks or overhead shelves near your seat, depending on size.
There's no strict weight limit on luggage included in your ticket – if you can carry your bags safely, you're free to bring them. This applies to extra luggage too, unless you're travelling to or from London, then additional items must be 30kg or less.
Yes – you can bring liquids on board without any of the usual airport faff.
Oversized items may require special arrangements or additional fees, so it's best to check the conditions before you travel.
For general enquiries please email the Eurostar Travel Services team on travelservices@eurostar.com.
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