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Bringing the Eurostar back makes 100% sense to the area and to the service being provided. So many more people would jump on at ashford as opposed to King’s Cross which already so over crowded and stressful. Also makes no sense to let such a good station with amenities that has room for a lot more people then currently use it, go to waste. You could also advertise the amazing outlet and people could even jump off and do some shopping before they arrive back in London giving more value to the journey/service as the outlet is literally 10mins walk and has fantastic places to shop and eat! It’s such a waste that the service was stopped. Lastly, the government is al says on about emissions and net zero so why not encourage more people to get the train instead of a plane to France and beyond?? Another station would help with this.
Selene supported: Bring back Eurostar train services to KentMy daughter lives near Nimes in the south of France. I don't like air trave, particularly as I'd need to to to Gatwick, then fly back over here. Similarly, I nowadays have to go to London to get the Eurostar to Paris, then get a train on an adjacent track to come back through Ashford. I used to get a train to Ashord from Hastings, then Eurostar to Paris, and then a direct train to Nimes. That was at least a 2 hours shorter journey, with less scope for delays. I'd dearly love the Eurostar trains to stop there again. Please do your very best to achieve this. The extra cost to the railway would be minimal.
Chris supported: Bring back Eurostar train services to KentI work in Brussels but am originally from near Ashford and my kids are here still. My organization covers my travel to Brussels, but I am required to choose the most cost-effective option. Unfortunately, this often means I have to fly, as Eurostar fares can be very expensive.
For instance, last week, Eurostar was charging over $700 USD for a first-class ticket from London to Brussels. It seems as though they operate as a monopoly, setting prices as they wish, which ultimately makes flying the cheaper option. This is particularly frustrating, as the train is a far more environmentally friendly choice, yet the high prices push travelers towards less sustainable alternatives. This on top of it not stopping in Ashford is such a shame.
Rowena supported: Bring back Eurostar train services to KentThe loss of Eurostar services in Kent has left a huge gap in sustainable, convenient travel for residents and visitors alike. Ashford International and Ebbsfleet were vital gateways to Europe, offering fast, eco-friendly connections that boosted local economies and reduced reliance on flights and road travel.
With the growing demand for greener transport and stronger international links, now is the perfect time to reinstate these services. Kent deserves to be reconnected to Europe—let’s work together to make it happen! #BringBackEurostar #KentConnected
37 supported: Bring back Eurostar train services to KentI live in Folkestone quite close to the Eurotunnel terminus. Together with my wife, who is a full time wheelchair user, we were regular travellers on Eurostar from Ashford to Paris, Brussels and beyond. We even went to Avignon when that summer service was in operation. We loved it. Travelling up to STP takes at least an hour plus an hour to get back to where we started from! Add in an hour in the queue at STP and it’s a really lengthy and difficult journey for any disabled person with restricted mobility. We would definitely use the service from Ashford as it makes it far more accessible to us.
Robert supported: Bring back Eurostar train services to KentWe took the eurostar from Ebbsfleet with our young children in 2017. I can’t imagine having to go into London first with the young children and luggage etc. It was very convenient!
clare supported: Bring back Eurostar train services to KentDespite being able to actually see the continent on a clear day from where we live in Kent, we currently have to travel all the way to London to catch the Eurostar which makes visiting loved ones abroad much more expensive, slower and of course there is the impact on the environment of the extra journey. Feeling very sad at this imposed distance.
Amanda supported: Bring back Eurostar train services to KentMakes it much easier for someone like me who has mobility issues, rather than tackling London!
Nicki supported: Bring back Eurostar train services to KentIt’s ludicrous that to travel to Europe it’s necessary to journey to St Pancras and then come back at high speed past my original starting point, en route to Paris for example. Ashford has bent over backwards to accommodate Eurostar in the past. If they can’t agree to bring back the service this year then we should look at offering the service to another operator, if that’s possible. We shouldn’t be held to ransom. Looking at their revenue for 2023 and the increase in passenger numbers by 5% last year I’m sure they can afford to bring back Ashford international station into use.
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