Your French Property is Closer with A Faster Eurostar
Originally posted on & updated on 1st April, 2025
Eurostar has achieved a new record on its inaugural trip from Paris to London via Britain’s new high-speed rail line.
A Historic Arrival at St Pancras Station
The Eurostar, which carried journalists and VIPs, arrived at St Pancras station instead of Waterloo for the first time. It completed the journey in 2 hours, 3 minutes, and 39 seconds. The 68-mile line is expected to reduce travel times between Paris and London by 20 minutes, bringing the total to 2 hours and 15 minutes once it opens to the public on November 14.
Impressive Speeds and Onboard Technology
Departing from central Paris at 9:44 AM BST, the train recorded speeds of up to 202 mph (325 km/h) in France and 195 mph in Britain, according to a GPS device on board. Trains will generally reach speeds of up to 186 mph in Britain. The train joined the new 68-mile (110 km) line, High Speed 1, at the Channel Tunnel near Folkestone, before arriving at St Pancras International at approximately 11:48 AM BST.
Milestone in UK Rail Travel
Ben Ruse of London and Continental Railways, the company responsible for the new line, stated, “It’s an absolute milestone in the history of rail travel in the UK.”
A New Era for Rail Travel to Europe
“Today marks Britain’s entry into the European high-speed rail club,” he added. He mentioned that journey times to Paris would be comparable for travellers coming from the north of England, as airport check-in times can be lengthy. “It’s as quick … and can match airline prices.”
Source BBC News.
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