Does Eurostar enforce any penalties for booking a throwaway return ticket?

1. Are Eurostar refunding tickets?
2. Can I change the date of my Eurostar ticket?
3. How much is a return ticket on the Eurostar?
4. How many times can you change a Eurostar ticket?
5. Can I get a Eurostar refund instead of voucher?
6. How late can I change my Eurotunnel booking?
7. Can I transfer my Eurostar ticket to someone else?
8. Can I cancel Eurotunnel?
9. How do I upgrade my Eurostar ticket?
10. What's the difference between Eurostar and Eurotunnel?
11. What is the cheapest Eurostar ticket?
12. Is it cheaper to fly to Paris or get the Eurostar?

Are Eurostar refunding tickets?

Ticket refunds

Refunds of unused tickets are made through the original point of sale, provided the ticket purchased is refundable. Therefore, if the customer bought the ticket on eurostar.com and it is refundable, it may be refunded via eurostar.com.

Can I change the date of my Eurostar ticket?

If you'd like to travel on a different date or at a different time, we'll be happy to exchange your ticket. ... If you made your booking at eurostar.com, over the phone or at our ticket office, simply go to Manage your Booking and log in using your six-letter booking reference and last name.

How much is a return ticket on the Eurostar?

Eurostar fares from London to Paris or Brussels start at £52 one-way or £78 return in 2nd class, if you book in advance. Standard Premier (1st class) fares start at £115 one-way, £199 return. Booking usually opens 180 days ahead.

How many times can you change a Eurostar ticket?

Flexible tickets

*Customers can exchange tickets in Standard and Standard Premier as many times as they want without paying an exchange fee as long as tickets are exchanged 7 days or more before the departure date of their outbound journey. Tickets are non-refundable.

Can I get a Eurostar refund instead of voucher?

You can phone Eurostar Reservations (03432 186 186) and say that you'd like your voucher converted to a refund. And they will do it for you. ... Previously, Eurostar said that anyone who had already accepted a voucher had forfeited their right to a refund. I found out about this by phoning Eurostar Reservations.

How late can I change my Eurotunnel booking?

Amendments to your travel can be made subject to availability, as long as they are completed before the expiry of the ticket (before midnight on the current date of travel).

Can I transfer my Eurostar ticket to someone else?

All Eurostar tickets are strictly nominative and non-transferable between persons. ... If the passenger's name needs to be changed and/or if a new person will be travelling, a new ticket has to be booked and the previous one can be cancelled (if possible) instead.

Can I cancel Eurotunnel?

If you need to make changes to an existing booking, you can do this online via your My Eurotunnel account. For applicable ticket types, you can submit a cancellation request.

How do I upgrade my Eurostar ticket?

To upgrade on eurostar.com, simply sign in to Manage a booking to change your ticket. Otherwise, arrive at the station a little earlier than usual and go to the Eurostar ticket office.

What's the difference between Eurostar and Eurotunnel?

Eurostar and Eurotunnel are completely different companies. ... Eurotunnel operate Le Shuttle, this train carries freight and all forms of motor vehicle, including cars, motor cycles, motor bikes, camper vans, caravans and lorries. The service departs from Folkestone and operates through to Calais.

What is the cheapest Eurostar ticket?

Cheap Eurostar tickets start from £40 one-way or £70 for a return ticket to Paris or Brussels. According to rail advice website The Man in Seat 61, the cheapest tickets can only be found between midday Monday and midnight Thursday, and between midday and midnight on Saturday.

Is it cheaper to fly to Paris or get the Eurostar?

Taking the Eurostar is almost 2 hours faster than flying from London to Paris and nearly 5 and a half hours faster than taking the bus. While flying from London to Paris is usually cheaper than booking a train, traveling to and from Paris and London's airports is quite expensive and time-consuming.