Frequently asked questions
• 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.
• 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 and will on average feature 13 returns from Brussels, that's up to 3 additional services. 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 the advanced period of tickets sales from the 21st June 2011, there was a simplified version of the Eurostar fare range with return travel per person to both Brussels and Lille starting at only €189 return. As from 20 March 2012, the usual Eurostar fare range is available for travel dates within the period of the Olympic Games. All fares are of course be subject to availability.
• Will these tickets have all Eurostar's usual Terms and Conditions applied?
Eurostar's conditions of carriage during this period will remain the same.
• Where will the Eurostar be stopping during the Olympic and Paralympic Games?
Eurostar will bring you to within 8 minutes of the Olympic Park, with convenient stopping points at both St Pancras International and Ebbsfleet International. Here, the domestic 'Javelin' rail service will transport you at 140mph to the Olympic Park at Stratford. In addition, London Underground and bus services will be regularly available. To plan your Games time travel please visit the Transport for London website.
