Booking form Glasgow to Brussels return

[Platform1]

What’s the best way to go about this?

On the way back, I want to get the one that leaves Brussels about 20:00 and then get the sleeper. But when I search Eurostar it doesn’t give me that option.

I could book Glasgow-London and London-Brussels separately, but I want to have protection if I miss my connection because an incoming train is late – both outward and return. How should I proceed? And any other tips gratefully received.

 

[Goatboy]

Purchase an Advance ticket from Glasgow to London International CIV or London Estar CIV. Both are available from Eurostar telesales after you've purchased your Eurostar ticket.

This gives you the protection you want.

 

[Llanigraham]

I found Ffestiniog Travel very good for booking tickets into Europe

 

[Andyjs247]

Purchase an Advance ticket from Glasgow to London International CIV or London Estar CIV. Both are available from Eurostar telesales after you've purchased your Eurostar ticket.

This gives you the protection you want.

The ticket from Glasgow (or wherever) to London Estar CIV is flexible, it is effectively an Open Return. There are very few (if any) restrictions, unlike an Advance. Though it is very competitively priced.

Purchase your ticket from the Eurostar domestic travel office on 01233 617913. The staff are very helpful and knowledgable.

 

[button_boxer]

Looking on http://loco2.com I can get it to offer CIV tickets for the outward using daytime trains from Glasgow to London, but not on the return using the sleeper. I suspect your best bet would be to book by phone with Eurostar and get them to sell you a flexible CIV ticket for the return direction without reservations, then book the sleeper supplement separately with scotrail.

According to brfares the flexible ticket would be £65.30 each way (plus the sleeper supplement northbound) but you might be able to get a cheaper Advance (still with CIV protection) for the southbound leg for as little as £21 depending what's available. These tickets to/from Lndon Estar CIV can only be bought direct from Eurostar.

 

[eisenach]

I found Ffestiniog Travel very good for booking tickets into Europe

Seconded. I used them to book the school's French Exchange travel (28 passengers in all) from Hereford to Nîmes return (via Pad / St.Pancras / Lille Europe). They got us good prices and were very efficient and available to talk to so that we got the best options.

 

[Goatboy]

Looking on http://loco2.com I can get it to offer CIV tickets for the outward using daytime trains from Glasgow to London, but not on the return using the sleeper. I suspect your best bet would be to book by phone with Eurostar and get them to sell you a flexible CIV ticket for the return direction without reservations, then book the sleeper supplement separately with scotrail.

I found this and was informed that you don't need the CIV part for protection coming back - the ticket to London on Eurostar is sufficient.

 

[johnnychips]

I found this and was informed that you don't need the CIV part for protection coming back - the ticket to London on Eurostar is sufficient.

Remember though, if the E* is delayed, get the train manager to write this on the ticket and stamp it, which he/she will willingly do.