Eurostar launches ticket sales starting at £23: how to buy for Christmas.

Available prices for Eurostar travel

According to The Sun: Families seeking affordable travel options can take advantage of great Eurostar tickets, with prices starting from just £23.

Eurostar has announced an instant sale on trains during the school holidays and Christmas, making travel to Europe more accessible.

Tickets are available for routes to Paris, Brussels, Lille, Amsterdam, and Rotterdam.

The sale offers discounted prices starting from £23 for travel from September 22 to December 17.

On Friday, December 5, tickets from London to Paris can be purchased for just £35, which is a significant saving.

At this price, a family of four can travel for just £140, which is better than buying individual tickets that can cost £180.

Eurostar trains depart from major city terminals such as London St Pancras, Paris Gare du Nord, Brussels Midi, and Amsterdam Centraal.

Other stations are also served depending on the route and season, such as Ebbsfleet and Ashford in the UK, Lille Europe and Disneyland® Paris in France, as well as Rotterdam Centraal in the Netherlands.

How to get cheap tickets

To find the lowest prices, visit the Trainline website, select your departure date, destination, and number of passengers - the site will show sale prices.

Sale prices are displayed with a red marker next to them, and yellow 'cheapest' tags highlight the best deals.

After selecting a train, fill in your details and book the tickets. A confirmation will be sent via email, and tickets can be stored in the Trainline app for easy boarding.

As services run throughout the day, passengers can opt for early departures for maximum sightseeing or later trains after school or work.

Is a visa required to visit Europe?

British citizens do not need a visa for short trips to the Schengen Area (up to 90 days in any 180-day period) for leisure or short courses.

From 2026, travelers will need ETIAS authorization - a type of visa waiver for such trips.

In 2025, ETIAS will not be required, but passports must be valid for at least three months after returning, and travelers may be required to register biometric data as part of the new EU entry/exit system.

Holiday bonus

The sale is the perfect opportunity for those planning trips to Christmas markets in Europe. Paris, Brussels, and Lille are easily accessible for festive shopping.

Another advantage of traveling with Eurostar is the absence of liquid restrictions. This means passengers can purchase mulled wine, bottles of champagne, and snow globes without security issues at the airport.

How cheap are the prices?

The average price for a one-way ticket to Paris is £79, while prices can exceed £180.

Thus, the sale prices of £23 and £35 are among the best offers available today.

Standard tickets purchased through searching for the cheapest fares can be exchanged up to an hour before departure without an extra charge, although passengers must pay the fare difference.

Refunds are possible up to a week before travel, but in this case, a £25 penalty applies.

As quick sales are expected, this instant sale is a fantastic opportunity for discount seekers looking to secure a budget getaway before Christmas.

The Eurostar ticket sale opens new possibilities for travelers wanting to enjoy the festive atmosphere in Europe without breaking the bank. The success of the campaign confirms that demand for travel remains high, as more people plan to visit Christmas markets and cultural events in European cities.