@rvdborgt Okay, thank you! I guess I would probably go with the first option and transfer via Brussels.
That London connection doesn’t give you any time for delays or cancellations on the East Coast line (certainly a lot less time than I give that London connection). I’m not sure whether EuroStar let you move to a later train if you miss the connection but perhaps someone else knows? Yes! That’s what I am afraid of actually, do you think 1h is enough to pass through security and everything at the station?
I’m not sure whether EuroStar let you move to a later train if you miss the connection but perhaps someone else knows? They do. Thanks! So if I miss the connection at London due to delays/long queues at the station, I can get a seat at the next train without additional reservation cost? (provided that there is a seat)
@Hektor Thanks for the reassurance! I was afraid that the checks in London may take too long till I miss the Eurostar train / the LNER train from Edinburgh gets delayed for some reason. I am also planning the contingencies for strikes. In the event of strikes like the one recently, do I have to rebook a seat on Eurostar? Since I would definitely miss the train out of London due to LNER cancellations Yes, it is definitely cheaper to go via Brussels. Are delays often for this train? I am not in a rush, but would just want to get to my accommodation by the end of the day since I am activating a travel day for this trip.
@thibcabe @Zak Sorry to jump onto this thread, I checked on raileurope website and I saw the following: Seat reservation has to be done at station. Is this an error? If not, is the seat reservation free on the BLM? How can I make the seat reservation? Raileurope for Eurail Pass Holders
Actually ideally, we would want to take the first class for long-distance journeys (Frankfurt - Interlaken, Basel/Mulhouse Ville/Strasbourg - Paris, Paris - Amsterdam) However we feel that the additional cost to upgrade the Eurail pass to first class is not really worth it. I compared it to the cost of first class if I bought the tickets directly. The additional fees for the premier class costs 10€, 5€ and 20€ respectively (currently when looking 1month+ ahead). Certainly, the fees will fluctuate with time, was just wondering if there is any way for us to make the upgrade possible without purchasing the full ticket. Or, do you think the additional benefits in first class is worth it? Thanks
I'd buy a longer pass yes as London - Edinburgh easily costs 100£ and the pass would allow to remain flexible. Yup! My trip is happening in a month and upon checking, the cheapest train ticket from London - Edinburgh is about 40€ (via lumo) and much higher price with LNER. I understand that I can make free seat reservations with the LNER. If you get a 7 day pass Frankfurt - Interlaken would also be included. Do not miss a boat ride on Lake Thun or Brienz while in Interlaken : fully included. :) Yup! However I was thinking if I could get first class tickets on DB website (I saw that the price was just 10€ extra from second class for a 5h train ride) Do you think the upgrade to first class is worth not using the 7th day on this route?But this also means I need to find another day to use the Eurail pass. Or is there a way to upgrade to first class with a Eurail second class pass? I also understand that I would have to activate the pass to enjoy the free boat ride on Lake Thun (we ar
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