The reasons for doing the passport checks twice is so you don't have to complete UK Customs in London and walk off the train as a domestic passenger. The first passport control is the French Border people stamping you out of the EU and then the British Border Force complete their checks so you have technically officially entered the UK. Hope that helps.
Customs actually happens afterwards or onboard. In the EU, there was no customs, and there aren't agreements to carry out customs checks beforehand. You have to go through the red or green channel (something to declare/nothing to declare) at the end, and officers might do random checks on your goods at the destination or on the train
@@kyoyeou5899 I arrived St. Pancras Station 90 minutes before departure @6:00am. When I came back I arrived Gare du Nord 90 mins before departure too. Everything was very fast and smooth.
Wow what fun. My sister and I are going to the UK and plan on ending our trip with 2 days in Paris. We too want to go by way of the train but in business class.
Its not really a complete guide. Because the video isnt as detailed. How did you find your train? Which platform? Where is the area of security? What coach number? How did you find your seat? Which entrance did you use? And so many many things missing. Guess ill find it in somewhere else.
Thanks a lot for this video. Ill be travelling to London from Paris next week and I wasnt sure how everything worked since its my first time going by train. This was super helpful! Merci beaucoup! 😊
Thank you, Michela! We can't believe we have to pay for restrooms either! I remember in Berlin, we even had to pay for restrooms inside the restaurants we were dining at! That was years ago... I wonder if they still do that.
I just returned from Greece in June can't wait to return to Europe I've never been to Paris or the UK and definitely wanna take a the train while there going from country to country looks like a lot of fun with great scenery.
@@travelpockets Greece was amazing so beautiful and the people were so nice everywhere we went very crowded in June and late spring/summer season in general but highly recommend you guy's go.
Do you think I can travel with France residential documents 4yr and Ghanaians passports to London I want to spend 2 week vaccination with my mum in London
Hi! We have a few videos on where to go and where we stayed: 3 Days in London: th-cam.com/video/891h_SCD3ug/w-d-xo.html 3 Days in Paris: th-cam.com/video/3Ys_YiuwrPc/w-d-xo.html Lodon Hotel: th-cam.com/video/HChLx0r_JJc/w-d-xo.html Paris Hotel: th-cam.com/video/JgvmWyk3RWg/w-d-xo.html
@@travelpockets The cities are definitely hopping this summer. I'm not sure if the businesses are managing to keep up with the traffic, but it sure is nice to see everyone out and about again.
Does anyone know where the tax refund counter is at Gare Du Nord? Do you have to go through the security to go to tax free refund or you do that before?
We have a lot of luggage because we carry our camera equipment and some other things we have to promote. So it's half business and half leisure trip. If we didn't have to take the extra stuff, we could definitely pack lighter.
@@travelpockets Europe doesn’t make it easy for those with a lot of luggage, that’s for sure. Going up and down at train stations is bad enough with carry on.
Candy gets motion sickness very easily and was fine without having to take any Dramamine. She did however make sure to pick a seat that faced the direction the train was moving in.
I remember the .25 cent bathroom stalls🚽💰 back in the day when I was a kid! I thought bathroom payment days were gone-I'm shocked! I'm glad that the atmosphere ended up being cozy towards the end of the trip!Poor Kandi and her missing of antibacterial wipes!😏🤭 At least that first sandwich made up for the small stuff!🥖🥖Take care!🌺
I remember paying for bathroom stalls in Berlin years ago and we heard some places in Paris still charge, but this was the only bathroom we encountered where they charged a fee.
No, there is not. I believe that's why there are several security checkpoints when you board in Paris because they do all that there before you board. Once you get to London, you are free to roam about!
There is now customs at the end because of Brexit, but that's just a green channel/red channel though there might be random checks at the station or on the train
The reasons for doing the passport checks twice is so you don't have to complete UK Customs in London and walk off the train as a domestic passenger. The first passport control is the French Border people stamping you out of the EU and then the British Border Force complete their checks so you have technically officially entered the UK. Hope that helps.
Thanks! Yeah, we figured that out once we got to London since they did not check anything there.
Customs actually happens afterwards or onboard. In the EU, there was no customs, and there aren't agreements to carry out customs checks beforehand. You have to go through the red or green channel (something to declare/nothing to declare) at the end, and officers might do random checks on your goods at the destination or on the train
Thanks for such a detailed look at luggage/toilets etc
You're so welcome! Hope it was helpful :)
Thank you for your video and detailed explanation. I’m going London and Paris in Sept . I felt more confident now.
Yay! Glad it was helpful. Have a great time in London and Paris😀
Heh, I'm taking it tomorrow and doing the same thing
I did a one day trip from London to Paris on Sept. 11,2023. It’s so easy, I had a good time. Hope you have fun.
@@Z051v701 May I ask you how early before did you arrive?
@@kyoyeou5899 I arrived St. Pancras Station 90 minutes before departure @6:00am. When I came back I arrived Gare du Nord 90 mins before departure too. Everything was very fast and smooth.
Hi Girls, Thanks for your great video and taking the time to share your experience.
Keep up the good work. Enjoy your travels... John
Thank you so much! We're glad you enjoyed it :)
Wow what fun. My sister and I are going to the UK and plan on ending our trip with 2 days in Paris. We too want to go by way of the train but in business class.
Oooohhh business class!? That should be fabulous. Have a wonderful time with your sister!
omg, Candy looks amazing when she sitting on the Eurostar , WOW 12:44 onwards
Its not really a complete guide. Because the video isnt as detailed. How did you find your train? Which platform? Where is the area of security? What coach number? How did you find your seat? Which entrance did you use? And so many many things missing. Guess ill find it in somewhere else.
Great informative video. I'm going that route at the end of October. Thanks for posting it.
Glad it was helpful! Enjoy your trip!!💕
Super helpful. I'm taking the Eurostar from Paris to London tomorrow, and this told me everything I needed to know. Thanks!
Yay! So happy to hear that it was helpful. Happy travels✨
Thanks a lot for this video. Ill be travelling to London from Paris next week and I wasnt sure how everything worked since its my first time going by train. This was super helpful! Merci beaucoup! 😊
So happy to hear that this helped you out! Safe travels💕
👍🏼💞💞💞 the reviews. What shook 😳 me is paying to use the restroom, Wow, something to keep in mind. Thanks
Thank you, Michela! We can't believe we have to pay for restrooms either! I remember in Berlin, we even had to pay for restrooms inside the restaurants we were dining at! That was years ago... I wonder if they still do that.
Looks like a lot of fun! I still remember that croissant we ate at the station in Paris was the best. Paul looks good too!
I really miss those croissants. They are the absolute BEST!!
Thank you very much for the video. Will be doing this trip in a couple of weeks.
Hope you enjoy it!
Great review. I pass by the station every day on my way to school😊
Thank you so much! How cool that you get to see this station everyday.
Thanks for covering passport checkin.
Of course! Hope that was helpful😊
I just returned from Greece in June can't wait to return to Europe I've never been to Paris or the UK and definitely wanna take a the train while there going from country to country looks like a lot of fun with great scenery.
Greece sounds amazing!! Riding the trains in Europe is the best way to travel in my opinion :)
@@travelpockets Greece was amazing so beautiful and the people were so nice everywhere we went very crowded in June and late spring/summer season in general but highly recommend you guy's go.
Do you think I can travel with France residential documents 4yr and Ghanaians passports to London I want to spend 2 week vaccination with my mum in London
thanks for the guide, now i have plans to take the eurostar!
Yay! How exciting!! Have a great time☺💕
Hey I'm decide to go to paris and then london can u make a video and inform about restaurant and hotels to stay and best weather
Hi! We have a few videos on where to go and where we stayed:
3 Days in London: th-cam.com/video/891h_SCD3ug/w-d-xo.html
3 Days in Paris: th-cam.com/video/3Ys_YiuwrPc/w-d-xo.html
Lodon Hotel: th-cam.com/video/HChLx0r_JJc/w-d-xo.html
Paris Hotel: th-cam.com/video/JgvmWyk3RWg/w-d-xo.html
really great at breaking it all down, thank you!!
Glad it was helpful!😀
Thank you. Great review 😊
Thank you for your informative video. I will be traveling in May 2024. I feel at ease now. 😅
So happy to hear that it was helpful! Happy Travels💕
You're came to London!!! We actually overlapped a few days...damn!
No way!! So many friends and acquaintances are visiting Paris and London this summer. We're glad we missed that heat wave.
@@travelpockets The cities are definitely hopping this summer. I'm not sure if the businesses are managing to keep up with the traffic, but it sure is nice to see everyone out and about again.
exacly the video i was looking for
Glad to hear it!😊
Thanks for the info 👌
No problem 👍😁
thank you so much for all the info
Of course! Hope it was helpful. Safe travels!!
Does anyone know where the tax refund counter is at Gare Du Nord? Do you have to go through the security to go to tax free refund or you do that before?
The tax refund area is after the security. I believe we saw several kiosks.
This video has help me :) as thinking of comming 2 Paris this sept and going by Eurostar:) thank u 4 both for great video 😊😁🏴🏴
So glad to hear that this video helped you out!
@@travelpockets yr welcome thinking going early in morning then comming bk later as going 2 Paris 4 only 4 days :)
That’s a lot of luggage!!! My wife and I go through Europe for up to two weeks at a time with each of us just having a carry on and a flight bag.
We have a lot of luggage because we carry our camera equipment and some other things we have to promote. So it's half business and half leisure trip. If we didn't have to take the extra stuff, we could definitely pack lighter.
@@travelpockets Europe doesn’t make it easy for those with a lot of luggage, that’s for sure. Going up and down at train stations is bad enough with carry on.
As for train stations it depends - big and ones usually have lifts and sometimes escalators, but small ones don't always
Thanks ❤
Lovely video! If you don't mind me asking, what is that black square thing you guys are wearing on your chests?
Thank you! Those are our wireless mics :)
Do they check that the name on your ticket matches your passport? I want to give my ticket to my son.
Yes, they will check the names on the ticket and passport.
Was it as wobbly as it looked? I worry about motion sickness??
Candy gets motion sickness very easily and was fine without having to take any Dramamine. She did however make sure to pick a seat that faced the direction the train was moving in.
@@travelpockets thank you!
great video. Are your seats assigned to you? I can't ride on trains going backwards 😮
Thank you! Yup, our seats were assigned to us.
I remember the .25 cent bathroom stalls🚽💰 back in the day when I was a kid! I thought bathroom payment days were gone-I'm shocked! I'm glad that the atmosphere ended up being cozy towards the end of the trip!Poor Kandi and her missing of antibacterial wipes!😏🤭 At least that first sandwich made up for the small stuff!🥖🥖Take care!🌺
I remember paying for bathroom stalls in Berlin years ago and we heard some places in Paris still charge, but this was the only bathroom we encountered where they charged a fee.
I took that trip in 2015. Fantastic. Went in the morning and got breakfast on the train. I’d love to do it again
That's awesome! We'd love to do it again too. Loved the whole experience!
Is there any kind of security/customs process when arriving in London St. Pancras?
No, there is not. I believe that's why there are several security checkpoints when you board in Paris because they do all that there before you board. Once you get to London, you are free to roam about!
There is now customs at the end because of Brexit, but that's just a green channel/red channel though there might be random checks at the station or on the train
was the train punctual? did you see any delays on the board and if so for how long?
Yup, everything was very punctual.
I love you guys so much next time I’m jumping in your suitcase