Why are these people avoiding both St Pancras and Ebbsfleet?

Why do some passengers travel from Romford and Guildford to Ashford to catch their Brussels Eurostar?

Why We're Here

Eurostar, the international train company, will end all direct Ashford to Brussels services from 19th November 2007 when they open a new station at Ebbsfleet, some 35 miles away. We, as regular Eurostar passengers, wish to help save Eurostar from a decision that will undermine their existing customer base and their reputation.