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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Chris Wilson and Amelia Neath

Seven holiday destinations you can get to on the Eurostar from London

Lille is the Eurostar’s closest destination to the UK - (Getty/iStock)

Connecting London to mainland Europe through the Channel Tunnel, Eurostar has been uniting cities and towns for over 30 years, making it easier to reach top destinations without hopping on a plane.

For those who want to reduce their plane usage in 2026, travelling via rail for a city break has proved to be a more sustainable – and sometimes more convenient – way of getting to your destination, so it may be time to swap the flying frequency for some time on the train.

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