As Europe is experiencing a deadly heatwave, some of the high-speed Eurostar trains connecting London and Paris have been cancelled. Discover which services have been impacted and what to do in case of a cancellation.
The ongoing heatwave in Europe, caused by hot air from the Sahara pushing temperatures between five and 10 degrees above the average for the time of year, is taking a toll. Countries including France, the United Kingdom, and Spain have issued warnings due to the extreme temperatures, affecting both locals and tourists alike.
Transportation, too, has been feeling the impact of the heatwave. After several train services were already paused due to the extreme temperatures, Eurostar has announced it will be cancelling part of its high-speed trains running between London and Paris.
“Due to expected adverse weather on the Eurostar network, your train is cancelled. We’re so sorry for the disruption and any inconvenience caused. We understand how much this affects your travel plans, and we’re here to help you find the best way forward,” the rail operator announced on its website.
Overall, six trains have been cut from the schedule between 23 June 2026 and 25 June 2026:
- Tuesday 23 June 2026: 10:07 train from Paris Gare du Nord to London St Pancras
- Tuesday 23 June : 13:31 train rom London St Pancras to Paris Gare du Nord
- Wednesday 24 June: 13:31 train from London St Pancras to Paris Gare du Nord
- Wednesday 24 June: 18:08 train from Paris Gare du Nord to London St Pancras
- Thursday 25 June: 15:31 train from London St Pancras to Paris Gare du Nord
- Thursday 25 June : 20:08 train from Paris Gare du Nord to London St Pancras
In a statement, Eurostar explained how the extreme heat conditions that are currently hitting Europe are impacting rail infrastructure, including some of the Eurostar services. While the company continues to run the vast majority of its trains, a small number of cancellations were unavoidable. Affected customers are being informed directly by the operator.
Aside from the cancellations on the Paris-London route, Eurostar informed its passengers of one other change.
“At the request of Infrabel (the Belgian infrastructure network operator), as from Thursday 25 June, high-speed trains operating between Brussels and the French border will run at reduced speeds by day, resulting in extended journey times. This does not affect London-Paris trains,” a Eurostar spokesperson said in a statement.
Furthermore, the company is encouraging customers to take appropriate precautions and stay hydrated throughout their journey. Complimentary water is being distributed on board and in stations to ensure passengers remain well hydrated as part of Eurostar’s Solstice hot weather plan. Eurostar customers can change their journey for free if they wish to travel outside the heatwave, and more vulnerable passengers are being encouraged to postpone their journey if possible due to the heat.
