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From the UK, Eurostar to Calais International provides the ultimate time and cost effective method of reaching the myriad attractions offered by northern France and Belgium. Calais boasts sandy beaches, great dining and good nightlife. Adjacent to Calais Frethun Eurostar Station there are the gigantic Cite shopping complex and L’Usine designer products factory outlet centre.

This seaside resort is at the French end of the Channel Tunnel and the first stop for Eurostar to Calais International passengers. Three trains a day from London St Pancras call at Calais before continuing to Brussels or Paris. Calais International Station is also served by French TGV and SNCF trains which provide convenient links to onward destinations.

Eurostar’s trains are built to travel at speeds of 186mph which allows them to get from St Pancras to Calais International in a record-breaking time of one hour. Using the latest technology has enabled Eurostar to offer passengers silent and smooth trips in their comfortable air-conditioned carriages.

Eurostar to Calais International passengers are offered a choice of three classes. Standard provides a comfortable seat with more legroom than standard aircraft seats, while Leisure Select has even more luxurious seating with courtesy meals and drinks included. Business Premier offers the same services as Leisure Select but with a short 10 minute required check in time before departure.

Passengers are usually required to check in 30 minutes before the scheduled departure. This plus the fact that departure stations are more central than airports means that Eurostar to Calais International trains offer crossing times to Europe that compare well to flight times.

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