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Eurostar Blue and Eurostar Red

Eurostar Blue and Eurostar Red

Europe and FIP

Eurostar Blue and Eurostar Red

Staff Travel on Eurostar Blue

Eurostar Blue operates international services from London St Pancras to Lille, Paris, Brussels, Rotterdam and Amsterdam

Eurostar Blue Boundary points

The list from EIL shows where FIP facilities apply on the EIL network, including routes, transit points, and neighbouring carriers:

  • London – Brussels
    Transit points: London (GB), Lille, Brussels
    Neighbouring carriers: SNCF
  • London – Amsterdam
    Transit points: London (GB), Brussels, Rotterdam, Amsterdam
    Neighbouring carriers: SNCB, NS
  • London – Paris
    Transit points: London (GB), Paris
    Neighbouring carriers: SNCF

Fares

FIP International Reduced Rate Card

 

Staff Travel Card
(active and retired safeguarded only, subject to endorsement)

Eurostar FIP fare information is for employees and their family members who have a FIP International Reduced Rate Card issued by Rail Staff Travel

 

These fares are for holders of a Staff Travel Card, unless the card has one of these endorsements printed on the front:

  • 5 – National Rail and London Underground only. Not Eurostar
  • 6 – Not valid on Eurostar services
  • 11 – Valid on National Rail only. Not Eurostar

FIP Prices (single fares)

 

Safeguarded Prices (single fares)

London <> Paris, Brussels, Lille, Calais
Eurostar Standard: £34.50
Eurostar Plus (1st class FIP card only): £52.50

London <> Amsterdam, Rotterdam
Eurostar Standard: £44.50
Eurostar Plus (1st class FIP card only): £62.00

Brussels <> Amsterdam, Rotterdam
Eurostar Standard: £15.50
Eurostar Plus (1st class FIP card only): £30.50

 

London <> Paris, Brussels, Lille, Calais
Eurostar Standard: £23.00
Eurostar Plus (1st class Staff Travel Card only): £38.00

London <> Amsterdam, Rotterdam
Eurostar Standard: £30.00
Eurostar Plus (1st class Staff Travel Card only): £55.00

Booking options for FIP card holders

 

Booking options for safeguarded staff

Online: through International Rail at bookmyrst.co.uk, or other agents (travel agents apply booking fees).

In person: at any Eurostar Station. Eurostar will record each FIP card number against the booking. To purchase you will need to present the FIP card and passport for each person travelling with a FIP card.

 

Online: through International Rail at bookmyrst.co.uk, or other agents (travel agents apply booking fees).

In person: at St Pancras International, Lille Europe, or Paris Nord only. Tickets cannot be purchased at other Eurostar stations (including Brussels). To purchase you will need to present the Staff Travel Card and passport for each person travelling with a Staff Travel Card

When travelling

 

When travelling

Each passenger must have their passport and FIP International Reduced Rate Card.

 

Each passenger must have their passport and Staff Travel Card.

Important notes

 

Important notes

Upgrades from a 2nd class FIP ticket to Eurostar Plus are not allowed, even if offered when changing a booking.

Children

  • FIP fares for children are the same as adult fares.
  • Children under 4 travel free if they do not take a seat.
  • Children aged 4 and over must book a ticket. Children aged 4 can be issued with FIP cards if needed.

 

Upgrades from 2nd class Staff Travel Card ticket to Eurostar Plus are not allowed, even if offered when changing a booking.

Children

  • Safeguarded fares for children are the same as adult fares.
  • Children under 4 travel free if they do not take a seat.
  • Children aged 4 and older must book a ticket. Children aged 4 can be issued with Staff Travel Cards if needed.

Availability and Restrictions

  • FIP and safeguarded tickets are quota-controlled and sell out as bookings increase.
  • Tickets can be booked up to 6 months in advance.
  • Travel is for leisure only (not commuting or business).
  • Break of journey is not allowed.
  • There is no discounted travel available in Eurostar Premier.
  • There is no discounted travel on the Eurostar Snow Train.

Assistance

If you need help while travelling, contact Eurostar directly. Details are on their website.

Staff Travel on Eurostar Red (formerly Thalys)

Eurostar (formerly THI Factory) operates Eurostar Red (formerly Thalys) high-speed services between the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and France. These trains are branded as Eurostar Red.

Children on Eurostar Red services

For public fares, children up to 4 years old travel free. Children up to 12 years old are eligible for a reduction on the adult global fare. Persons aged 12 and older pay the adult global fare.

Eurostar Red Boundary points

The following table supplied by Eurostar defines the boundaries of FIP availability across the Eurostar Red railway network.

Neighbouring carrier Transit points up to which Eurostar Red facilities are valid
DB AG Aachen, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf Airport, Essen, Köln
NS Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Schiphol
SNCB Antwerpen, Bruxelles, Liège
SNCF Paris, Lille

General information

Eurostar Red offer Premium, Comfort and Standard. FIP first class facilities are valid in Comfort, and FIP second class facilities are valid in Standard. FIP facilities are not valid in Premium.

There are no FIP coupons available for free travel on Eurostar Red services.

The FIP Card or International Senior Manager Free Pass may be used to purchase tickets. 

FIP discounted tickets cannot be purchased on-board. Where no tickets are held, a supplement of €25 is levied on the on-board purchase of full fare tickets.

Travelling on a different Eurostar Red train

If you have an FIP discounted ticket and you travel in the same class on a different train to the one you are booked on, you will have to pay the difference between the discounted ticket you hold, and the full fare for the same class.

Eurostar Red Classes and Discounts

  • Standard – FIP discounted fares available
  • Standard Plus (formerly Comfort) – FIP discounted fares available only with a 1st class FIP card
  • Premium – No FIP discount available

Booking and Travel

  • Book in person at any Eurostar station (at St Pancras, tickets can be bought from staff at the Welcome Host podiums).
  • Online at bookmyrst.co.uk or through other agents listed at raildeliverygroup.com/rst/faqs.html#IntBook. (Booking fees may apply when using Travel Agents)
  • Eurostar will record each FIP card number against the booking.
  • Each passenger must have their passport and FIP International Reduced Rate Card.

FIP Prices (Single Fares)

Paris <> Brussels

  • Standard: £15.50
  • Plus (1st class FIP only): £30.50

Paris <> Amsterdam

  • Standard: £17.50
  • Plus: (1st class FIP only) £35.00

Brussels <> Cologne 

  • Standard: £15.50
  • Plus: (1st class FIP only) £30.50

Paris <> Cologne

  • Standard: £17.50
  • Plus: (1st class FIP only) £35.00

Important notes:

  • Standard Plus fares are only available with a 1st class FIP card.
  • Upgrades from 2nd class FIP to Standard Plus are not allowed, even if offered when changing a booking.
  • FIP fares for children are the same as adult fares.
  • Children aged 4 and older must book a ticket.
  • Children aged 4 can be issued with FIP cards if needed.