"JohnB" wrote in message ...


Depresion wrote:

"Martin2" wrote in message
...

Now had you jumped on Eurostar and simply crossed platforms in Brussels
it
is
likely you would have ha a much more pleasant journey. Just think, not
having
to queue at the ferry port or having to drive.

That ignores the pleasure you would get from getting to the Eurostar
terminal on public transport
with two children and assorted luggage in tow

Isn't it sad that it's often quicker and almost always cheaper to fly to
Paris
than take the train to London.

The fare from my local station in Hampshire to London, 2 adults 4 children is
£51.50.
How can I get to Paris for less?

There fair from my local station (when it reopens) starts from about £70 per
person if I book well in advance don't mind not arriving till the mid afternoon
(if the trains are on time) and doesn't garnetee a seat. That's a lot more than
a return flight to Paris from my local airport.