Euro Star
Feb 28th 2009, 7:15 am
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Euro Star
Has anyone had experience of travel from St Pancras to Poitiers via Lille and return to Paris
We can't get full info on fares etc from BR Web site.
we want to travel from london on june 6th and return to Paris on June 30th
Gratefulfor any tis.
We can't get full info on fares etc from BR Web site.
we want to travel from london on june 6th and return to Paris on June 30th
Gratefulfor any tis.
Feb 28th 2009, 7:33 am
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Feb 28th 2009, 7:45 am
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Re: Euro Star
Go on the www.voyages-sncf.com website, which will tell you all.
any experiences though?
Feb 28th 2009, 8:17 am
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Feb 28th 2009, 8:22 am
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Re: Euro Star
Ooops, sorry, I've just re-read your first post. No problem passing through Paris on your way back, there's a direct Métro (ligne 4) from Gare Montparnasse to the Gare du Nord.
Feb 28th 2009, 2:05 pm
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Re: Euro Star
That or jump in a taxi outside.
My experiences were that the trip itself is superb, comfortable, and very easy with no luggage restrictions.
The company I dealt with, eurorail are nothing but a bunch of couldn't care less about the customer spivs. They cock up my ticket, I have to rebuy at higher price, they eventually pay back SOME of the cost of the new ticket and give me a ten pound voucher for next time I use their service as compensation for being out of pocket and stressed out beyond belief. They then refuse to answer or acknowledge letters and that includes two to the top man. DO NOT DEAL WITH THIS COMPANY. If there is one lie or mistruth there let em sue me.
My experiences were that the trip itself is superb, comfortable, and very easy with no luggage restrictions.
The company I dealt with, eurorail are nothing but a bunch of couldn't care less about the customer spivs. They cock up my ticket, I have to rebuy at higher price, they eventually pay back SOME of the cost of the new ticket and give me a ten pound voucher for next time I use their service as compensation for being out of pocket and stressed out beyond belief. They then refuse to answer or acknowledge letters and that includes two to the top man. DO NOT DEAL WITH THIS COMPANY. If there is one lie or mistruth there let em sue me.
Feb 28th 2009, 5:26 pm
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Re: Euro Star
That or jump in a taxi outside.
My experiences were that the trip itself is superb, comfortable, and very easy with no luggage restrictions.
The company I dealt with, eurorail are nothing but a bunch of couldn't care less about the customer spivs. They cock up my ticket, I have to rebuy at higher price, they eventually pay back SOME of the cost of the new ticket and give me a ten pound voucher for next time I use their service as compensation for being out of pocket and stressed out beyond belief. They then refuse to answer or acknowledge letters and that includes two to the top man. DO NOT DEAL WITH THIS COMPANY. If there is one lie or mistruth there let em sue me.
My experiences were that the trip itself is superb, comfortable, and very easy with no luggage restrictions.
The company I dealt with, eurorail are nothing but a bunch of couldn't care less about the customer spivs. They cock up my ticket, I have to rebuy at higher price, they eventually pay back SOME of the cost of the new ticket and give me a ten pound voucher for next time I use their service as compensation for being out of pocket and stressed out beyond belief. They then refuse to answer or acknowledge letters and that includes two to the top man. DO NOT DEAL WITH THIS COMPANY. If there is one lie or mistruth there let em sue me.
Mar 2nd 2009, 1:03 pm
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Re: Euro Star
I got a response from the Chairman today, blaming the post for me not receiving the acknowledgement so take that on face value.
He was very apologetic and has offered another fifty quid or fifty four euros so I will just take that and move on.
Have to put the record straight and say fair play to him for apologising.
He was very apologetic and has offered another fifty quid or fifty four euros so I will just take that and move on.
Have to put the record straight and say fair play to him for apologising.
Mar 4th 2009, 2:17 pm
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Re: Euro Star
Sorry this comment has taken so long to be posted but I sent it via Eurostar who lost it somewhere near Lille. It was discovered being used to build a new Cultural Implications Network Bunker and liberated by members. So well done to you for making the bu&g*rs admit fault.
Mar 4th 2009, 2:23 pm
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Re: Euro Star
Lawks, sounds a bit awful.
I am just recovering from a mega rough crossing from Roscoff to Plymouth - still swaying about frankly and for the first time EVER was seasick - unbelievable, I'm usually solid as a rock whilst all around me honk their guts up .......
Still sounds better than trying to go on the train though.
Happy Wednesday to all.
I am just recovering from a mega rough crossing from Roscoff to Plymouth - still swaying about frankly and for the first time EVER was seasick - unbelievable, I'm usually solid as a rock whilst all around me honk their guts up .......
Still sounds better than trying to go on the train though.
Happy Wednesday to all.
Mar 4th 2009, 2:32 pm
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Re: Euro Star
Wow - my trip from Waterloo to Gare Nord and back same day was completely uneventful - no frills, but heck, it's not that long a ride!
Finding a loo in Gare Nord that didn't charge 5 euros was harder!
Finding a loo in Gare Nord that didn't charge 5 euros was harder!
Mar 5th 2009, 4:20 am
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Re: Euro Star
although our only experience last year from Poitiers to Paris was excellent
