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Eurostar trains, as opposed to the drive-on-drive-off Eurotunnel ones, have always been prohibitively expensive whenever I've looked at them. Maybe it's a viabl
by spzb 5y ago
Eurostar trains, as opposed to the drive-on-drive-off Eurotunnel ones, have always been prohibitively expensive whenever I've looked at them. Maybe it's a viable option for the London, Paris, Brussels executives who put it on expenses but for us plebs it's cheaper to fly or drive.
- johannes1234321 5y agoFlying by plane is incredible cheap compared to railway not only on that connection unfortunately. The plane business is extremely cost effective organized (not only thanks to cheap players like RyanAir) and benefits a lot from state sponsored infrastructure (airports, ATC) and subsidized resources (no Kerosene tax) compared to railways which need more infrastructure (tracks everywhere instead of "simply" using air) and need to refinance having trains going "everywhere" The railway ticket to and from the airport is almost more expensive than a flight across the continent ...
- desas 5y agoI'm flying from the north of the continent to the south soon (Manchester to Sicily, Sicily to Gatwick). My train tickets to get to and from the airports in the UK are £160, my air tickets are £120
- gmac 5y agoThe train cost is often prohibitive, but can be done at a reasonable cost if you book at the right time (generally a few months ahead), especially if you’re a bit flexible on times. For example, I can visit family in Lausanne in the summer for £180 return from London. That’s a bit more than EasyJet, but not hugely more, especially when you factor in transport to and from the airport and any hold luggage you’ll pay extra for.