Eurostar - Is return ticket valid if I miss the first leg?

I want to book a one-way ticket on the Eurostar (Paris-London) but I see that if I book a round-trip, the price will be lower.

I am curious if I book the round-trip but only take the return leg, that my ticket will be cancelled. I am not sure if they ensure that every passenger booked on the train actually board it, and cancel the tickets of those who did not.

How does it work in that case?

Best Answer

On the eurostar FAQ:

https://help.eurostar.com/faq/us-en/question/If-the-traveller-doesn-t-use-their-outbound-ticket-can-they-use-the-return-ticket

If the traveller doesn't use their outbound ticket, can they use the return ticket?

Yes as long as you leave the outbound journey alone and in a Live status in your GDS, the passenger can use the inbound ticket.

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What if I miss my Eurostar national rail journey as a result of delay?

If you miss your Eurostar service as a result of delays or cancellations to your National Rail service on your outbound journey you will be placed on the next available service to your Continental destination at no extra charge."

Does a return train ticket have to be used on the same day?

6.1 Anytime Day (Single and Return) tickets must be used on the date shown on your ticket and up to 04:29 the following day. 6.2 Anytime Single must be used within 2 days of the date shown on the ticket and up until 04:29 after the last day of validity.

What happens if I miss my Eurostar connection?

If you are delayed or your train is cancelled you can feel reassured that you can benefit from the Railteam Hop On The Next Available Train (HOTNAT) service. This allows you to take the next high-speed service leaving from the same station as originally planned.

How long is return ticket valid?

Tickets can be bought for single journey (one way) or a return journey. A return ticket is valid till midnight of the next day on weekdays and till Monday if purchased on a Friday for undertaking return journey.

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