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Hi, just wondering how much time I should allow to get to check in at Eurostar having arrived at St. Pancras from Stratford International on a Southeastern service? It'll be me and the Mrs with two young kids (no pushchairs) plus a couple of rucksacks. I don't want to have to rush, but equally I don't want bored children running round the departure lounge! The 0858 departure from St.P for reference. Thanks in advance.
 
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ge-gn said:
Hi, just wondering how much time I should allow to get to check in at Eurostar having arrived at St. Pancras from Stratford International on a Southeastern service? It'll be me and the Mrs with two young kids (no pushchairs) plus a couple of rucksacks. I don't want to have to rush, but equally I don't want bored children running round the departure lounge! The 0858 departure from St.P for reference. Thanks in advance.
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I believe check-in is 45 minutes before departure on Eurostar, so I would leave a good hour to connect at St Pancras.
 
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With two young kids in tow and a potentially crowded station on arrival (morning rush hour), it could take you a good 10-15 mins just to get from the SE platforms to the Eurostar entrance, especially if you're at the back of the SE service on arrival.
 
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The 0747 from Stratford International ought to be sensible if this is a weekday. The next one would start to be cutting it a little fine if you need 45 minutes for check in.
 
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eastwestdivide said:
With two young kids in tow and a potentially crowded station on arrival (morning rush hour), it could take you a good 10-15 mins just to get from the SE platforms to the Eurostar entrance, especially if you're at the back of the SE service on arrival.
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Ok, so there's a tip. Get to the front coach of the SE train. Thanks.

Actually it is Saturday morning so I'm assuming it won't be so busy that day. I believe it's a 30minute minimum check in.
 
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There's a slightly different time table i think but something around then will be suitable. Even on a Saturday i would try to get near the front, and wouldn't want to leave it any later.
 
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I'd also suggest that
a) possibly bored children running round the departure lounge for 30 mins (arriving in good time)
is better than
b) definitely bored children running round the departure lounge for an hour or more (missed Eurostar, get staff to fix up new tickets, wait around for the next one).
 
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eastwestdivide said:
I'd also suggest that
a) possibly bored children running round the departure lounge for 30 mins (arriving in good time)
is better than
b) definitely bored children running round the departure lounge for an hour or more (missed Eurostar, get staff to fix up new tickets, wait around for the next one).
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This is very true! Think I will go option a!
 
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