ABOUT LONDON ST. PANCRAS HIGHSPEED

Driven by a passion for better travel, London St. Pancras Highspeed connects you to the Channel Tunnel, linking London to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam. It’s also the gateway to Kent, offering a fast and easy way from the capital to visit the beautiful coastal region.

OUR HIGHSPEED STATIONS

What we do

London St. Pancras Highspeed owns and operates the UK’s only high-speed railway and the stations along the route – St. Pancras International, Stratford International, Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International – connecting London to some of Europe’s most exciting cities.

From the iconic St. Pancras International station, the high-speed line takes you all the way to the Channel Tunnel, linking London to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam. It’s also the gateway to Kent – the Garden of England – offering a fast and easy way from the capital to visit the beautiful coastal region.

Whether you’re heading abroad or exploring closer to home, we care about making journeys better and bringing people together in a way that gives them more time and is more sustainable for the environment.

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Eurostar, St. Pancras International

International rail services

International rail services are currently operated by Eurostar, travelling direct to Paris, Brussels, Lille and Amsterdam.

With the high-speed line passengers are able to reach Paris in just over two hours, Brussels in under two hours and Amsterdam in under four hours.

We are continually working with adjacent infrastructure managers to reduce the barriers of entry for new services to new destinations. This includes , Frankfurt, Geneva, Zurich, Cologne and Bordeaux.

City-centre to city-centre train travel is far more environmentally friendly than using an airline, as a journey by high-speed train produces 90 per cent less pollution than catching an aeroplane.

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Southeasten Railway, St. Pancras International

Domestic rail services

Domestic services on the high-speed line began in December 2009 and are operated by Southeastern.

Since the service began, commuters from Kent using the service have been able to benefit from significant time savings. For example, commuting from Ashford to central London previously took 84 minutes and now takes just 37 minutes on the high-speed service.

The domestic services stop at all the stations on the high-speed line with Stratford just 7 minutes from St Pancras International, Ebbsfleet 17 minutes away and Ashford International station just 37 minutes away.

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FREIGHT RAIL SERVICES

London St. Pancras Highspeed is in a state of readiness for freight operating companies to operate high-speed services on the network. We are working with industry participants and freight operating companies to develop freight services which make use of the high-speed network and to provide a framework for sustainable freight services.

Being a high-speed railway network, which provides high economic value to its customers, there are significant benefits to be seen by freight operating companies, in particular those who deliver time critical commodities to its customers. As such, the high-speed rail network provides a dynamic transport infrastructure which leads to substantial commercial benefits for organisations.

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Learn more about our story, team and vision.

OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Our success is driven by the experience and leadership of our Executive and Senior Management Teams.

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OUR STATIONS

We are all about making travel faster and easier, and creating excitement for the journey ahead from 4 international train stations.

Highspeed Stations

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Our high-performance culture relies on the strength and experience of our team and in ensuring that we have a skilled and collaborative workforce.

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FAQs

How fast is the high-speed rail line?

Trains currently on our high-speed routes reach top speeds of 300 kilometres per hour (186 miles per hour) across the UK, France, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. Within the Channel Tunnel, the speed is reduced to around 160 kilometres per hour (100 miles per hour).

What destinations can I travel highspeed to?

Our 4 stations – St. Pancras International, Ebbsfleet International, Ashford International and Stratford International – connect travellers and commuters with many UK destinations, including London, Kent, East Sussex, Derbyshire, Yorkshire and more. International journeys from St. Pancras station offer travel to destinations across Europe such as France, Belgium, The Netherlands and Germany. Discover your next destination.

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