Last updated: August 8, 2026
Eurostar’s luggage allowance is one of the most generous in travel: in Standard and Plus you can take 2 bags plus 1 piece of hand luggage, and in Premier it’s 3 bags plus hand luggage — with no weight limit and, unlike flying, no liquids rule. Bags can be up to 85cm on London routes. This 2026 guide covers exactly what you can bring, the size limits, rules for children, prams, bikes and toiletries, and what extra or oversized luggage costs — so you can pack with confidence before you travel.
Key facts: Eurostar luggage allowance
- Standard & Plus: 2 bags + 1 hand luggage.
- Premier: 3 bags + 1 hand luggage.
- Max size: 85cm (longest dimension) on London routes; 75cm on some continental routes.
- Weight limit: none — but you must be able to carry your own bags.
- Liquids: no restriction — full-size toiletries are fine.
- Everything travels with you in the carriage — there’s no hold, bag drop or baggage carousel.
How much luggage can you take on Eurostar?
Your allowance depends on your ticket class, and it’s counted in pieces rather than weight. Standard and Plus tickets both include two bags plus a piece of hand luggage; Premier adds a third bag. Children travelling on a child ticket get one bag plus hand luggage. Here’s the allowance at a glance:
| Ticket class | Bags | Hand luggage | Children |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 2 | 1 | 1 bag + 1 hand luggage |
| Plus | 2 | 1 | 1 bag + 1 hand luggage |
| Premier | 3 | 1 | 1 bag + 1 hand luggage |
There’s no charge for this standard allowance, and no check-in weigh-in as you’d get at an airport. The practical limit is simple: you should be able to carry and lift everything yourself, because your bags travel with you in the carriage and go on the overhead racks or dedicated luggage areas.
What size bags are allowed on Eurostar?
Each bag can be up to 85cm in its longest dimension on routes to and from London (for example London to Paris, Brussels or Amsterdam). On some continental-only routes the limit is 75cm. Hand luggage should be small enough to fit under your seat or on the rack above — a backpack, handbag or laptop bag. Because there’s no weight limit, a large-but-liftable suitcase within the 85cm length is perfectly fine.
Is there a weight limit on Eurostar?
No — Eurostar does not set a weight limit on your standard bags. The only real constraint is that you must be able to lift and carry your own luggage onto the train and onto the racks, since there are no porters in Standard and no baggage handlers. This is a big advantage over flying, where every kilo over the airline limit can mean a fee.
Can you take liquids on Eurostar?
Yes — there’s no liquids restriction on Eurostar. Unlike airport security, you can pack full-size toiletries, a bottle of wine or champagne, sun cream and any other liquids in your bag without the 100ml limit or clear-bag rule. Your luggage still passes through an X-ray scanner at the station, but the liquid rules that apply to flights simply don’t apply here. (There are some limits on how much alcohol you can bring for personal use, so check the current customs guidance for large quantities.) If you’re comparing with a flight, see our UK airport liquid rules guide for the contrast.
Hand luggage on Eurostar
On top of your bags, every passenger — including children — gets one piece of hand luggage, such as a rucksack, handbag or laptop bag, which stays with you at your seat. There’s no separate size chart to memorise as there is with budget airlines; it just needs to fit under the seat in front or on the overhead rack. If you’re used to airline hand-baggage headaches, see how different it is in our airline hand luggage size rules guide.
Children, prams and pushchairs
Children travelling on a child ticket have their own allowance of 1 bag plus 1 piece of hand luggage. Prams and pushchairs travel free as long as they’re folded, and infants’ essentials can be carried as part of the family’s luggage. It makes Eurostar an easy option for families — there’s no pram-tag queue or gate check as at an airport, and buggies can usually stay with you until you board.
Bikes, sports gear and musical instruments
Larger or specialist items go through Eurostar’s pre-booked extra-luggage service (book at least 48 hours ahead), not your standard allowance. Folded or disassembled bikes, sports equipment and instruments are all catered for, and assembled bikes are carried on the London–Brussels route. Fold-up bikes that fit within the normal bag size can usually travel as ordinary luggage. See the fees below.
Extra and oversized luggage: the fees
If you need more than your allowance, or you’re carrying something oversized, you can pre-book registered/extra luggage (up to 48 hours before travel, max 30kg per item). Typical one-way rates from London to Paris:
| Item | From (one-way) | Max size |
|---|---|---|
| Excess luggage (extra bag) | £35 | 85 × 85 × 36 cm |
| Oversized item | £60 | 165 × 135 × 57 cm |
| Bike (disassembled) | from £45 | 165 × 90 × 36 cm |
| Musical instrument | from £35 | — |
| Sports equipment | from £45 | — |
On continental routes, an extra bag booked on the day of travel is typically around €30 per item (max case length 200cm). Prices vary by route and change over time, so confirm the current rate when you book.
How Eurostar luggage compares with flying
This is where Eurostar shines. On a budget flight you’re often limited to a single small cabin bag unless you pay, every kilo is weighed, and liquids are capped at 100ml. On Eurostar you get two or three full-size bags, no weight limit, no liquid rule, and no checked-bag fee as standard — and because everything travels with you, there’s no baggage carousel wait at the other end. For many London–Paris or London–Brussels trips, the luggage freedom alone tips the balance towards the train.
Frequently asked questions
How much luggage can you take on Eurostar?
In Standard and Plus you can take 2 bags plus 1 piece of hand luggage; in Premier it’s 3 bags plus hand luggage. Children on a child ticket get 1 bag plus hand luggage.
What is the Eurostar baggage allowance in 2026?
Two bags plus hand luggage in Standard and Plus, and three bags plus hand luggage in Premier. Each bag can be up to 85cm on London routes (75cm on some continental routes), with no weight limit.
Is there a weight limit on Eurostar luggage?
No. Eurostar does not weigh your standard bags. The only limit is practical: you must be able to lift and carry your own luggage, as it travels with you in the carriage.
Can you take liquids on Eurostar?
Yes. There’s no 100ml liquid rule on Eurostar, so you can pack full-size toiletries and even a bottle of wine. Bags are X-rayed, but the airport liquid restrictions don’t apply.
What size bags are allowed on Eurostar?
Up to 85cm in the longest dimension on routes to and from London, and 75cm on some continental-only routes. Hand luggage should fit under the seat or on the overhead rack.
Is there a hand luggage allowance on Eurostar?
Yes — one piece of hand luggage per passenger (including children) in addition to your bags, such as a backpack, handbag or laptop bag. It stays with you at your seat.
How much luggage do children get on Eurostar?
A child on a child ticket gets 1 bag plus 1 piece of hand luggage. Prams and pushchairs travel free when folded, and infants’ essentials count within the family’s luggage.
Can you take a pram or pushchair on Eurostar?
Yes, and it’s free as long as it’s folded. There’s no gate-check queue as at an airport — buggies can usually stay with you until you board.
Can you take a bike on Eurostar?
Yes, via the pre-booked extra-luggage service (from around £45). Disassembled bikes are accepted on most routes, and assembled bikes on London–Brussels. A fold-up bike within the normal bag size can travel as standard luggage.
How much does extra luggage cost on Eurostar?
Pre-booked extra luggage starts from about £35 for an extra bag and £60 for an oversized item (London–Paris one-way, max 30kg per item). On continental routes, a same-day extra bag is around €30. Rates vary by route.
Is there hold luggage or a baggage drop on Eurostar?
No. All luggage travels with you in the carriage — there’s no hold, no bag drop and no baggage carousel at your destination, so you keep your bags with you the whole way.
Can you take alcohol on Eurostar?
Yes, for personal use — there’s no liquids limit, so a bottle of wine is fine. Large quantities are subject to customs allowances, so check the current duty rules if you’re carrying a lot.
How is Eurostar luggage different from flying?
You get 2–3 full-size bags with no weight limit and no liquid rule as standard, no checked-bag fee, and no carousel wait — far more generous than a typical budget flight, where a cabin bag may be all that’s included.
Related Eurostar and travel guides
- UK airport liquid rules 2026 — the 100ml rule Eurostar doesn’t have
- Airline hand luggage size rules 2026 — how the airlines compare
- Eurostar to Disneyland Paris — the best route now the direct train has gone
- Airport arrival time calculator — if you are flying instead
- How early to arrive at St Pancras for Eurostar — check-in, security and EES timing
- All airport and travel guides
Allowances and fees verified July 2026 against Eurostar’s official luggage guidance. Sizes, allowances and prices vary by ticket class and route and can change — always confirm the current rules on your ticket or the Eurostar website before you travel.
Reviewed by Muhammad Umar Khan
Founder and editor of TripBuffer. Reviewed against official airport, airline and transport-provider information. For our research standards, see the Editorial Policy.