Launching autumn 2026 · you can plan a journey now · times are typical, not live departures · nothing is booked here
Journey plan
London to Paris on 16 September 2026
Train with Eurostar
A stay in the Schengen area must be no more than 90 days in any 180 days for a British passport holder; check before booking, see source.
SourceThe EU Entry/Exit System started on 12 October 2025 and replaces the manual passport stamp; expect fingerprints and a photo on a first visit, see source.
SourceThe Entry/Exit System has been fully operational since 10 April 2026 in the 29 European countries using it; see source.
SourceThrough the Port of Dover, Eurotunnel Le Shuttle at Folkestone or Eurostar at St Pancras the Entry/Exit System checks are done before you leave the UK; see source.
SourceA dog, cat or ferret taken from Great Britain to an EU country needs an animal health certificate from a vet; a pet passport is not accepted, see source.
SourceThe pet must be microchipped and vaccinated against rabies before it can travel; see source.
SourcePassport must have a date of issue less than 10 years before the day you arrive in France; see source.
SourcePassport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area; see source.
SourceTrain leg (Eurostar): checked luggage up to 30 kg at a fee, 3 cabin bags, see operator
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Future schedules can change before 16 September 2026.
Travel intervals include uncertainty but cannot guarantee connections.
Operator baggage rules depend on the fare and ticket conditions.
Visa, document and customs requirements can change.
Times are typical ranges from published timetables and distance, not live departures. Nothing is booked here.
The first leg is booked on the operator’s own site