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Eurostar Launches 25% Flash Sale as ORR Opens Channel Tunnel to Virgin Trains

The regulator’s decision gives Virgin use of the Temple Mills depot plus tunnel access, laying groundwork for future competition.

Overview

  • The flash sale ends at 11pm on Thursday 6 November and covers travel from 24 November 2025 to 11 March 2026.
  • Discounts of 25% are automatically applied to adult Eurostar Standard and Eurostar Plus fares on services linking London with Paris, Lille, Brussels, Rotterdam and Amsterdam.
  • Blackout dates apply on 30 Nov; 7, 20, 26–28 and 30 Dec; 2–3 Jan; and 13–14 and 22 Feb.
  • Selected fares start from £29 each way, with Standard tickets refundable up to seven days pre-departure, two pieces of luggage included, and no discount for child, youth or senior tickets.
  • Separately, the ORR has authorised Virgin Trains to run through the Channel Tunnel and use the Temple Mills depot, rejected depot bids from Evolyn, Gemini Trains and Trenitalia, noted spare capacity around 50%, and reports say rival services are not expected until 2030.