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Train from London to Paris

Route: Direct from St Pancras International to Paris Gare du Nord

See Return journey: Direct from Paris Gare du Nord to London St Pancras International.

Journey time: From 2 hours 15 minutes

Journey highlights:

Check-in times are famously short, the seats are spacious, clean and comfortable, you can wine and dine in a buffet bar, and you arrive in the heart of Paris.

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Train from London to Barcelona

Route: London St Pancras International to Barcelona França via Paris

See Return journey: Barcelona França to London St Pancras International via Paris

Journey time: About 17 hours

Journey highlights:

Don't miss the restaurant carriage - it is a veritable fiesta, with Spanish diners seemingly eating and drinking their way from north to south, toasting the Spanish border with national wines. Worth booking a luxury couchette (for two) with hot shower to clear the post-party head in the morning.

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Ferry from Harwich to Hook of Holland

Route: Ferry from Harwich (Eastern England) to Hook of Holland

See Return journey: Ferry from Hook of Holland to Harwich (Eastern England)

Journey time: From 6 hours 30 minutes

Journey highlights:

Stena Line ensure a smooth, fast crossing of the North Sea that offers all the latest comforts and conveniences from children's entertainment to a cinema, plus great eating, drinking and shopping options - and if you just can't help but check your email, there's free wifi available throughout, too.

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Train from London to Nice

Route: London St Pancras International to Nice via Paris (day or sleeper) or Lille

Journey time: From 8 hours 50 minutes

Journey highlights:

Taking the sleeper train is worth it just to be woken up by the sun as you hit the Cote d'Azur. Wake up early so that you can follow the coast as the sun comes up, admiring the rich and famous' back gardens as you head to Nice.

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Ferry from Portsmouth to Santander

Route: Ferry from Portsmouth (Southern England) to Santander (Northern Spain)

See Return journey: Ferry from Santander (Northern Spain) to Portsmouth (Southern England)

Journey time: About 24 hours

Journey highlights:

If you want to experience the wonderful coastline of northern Spain, but you don't want to fly or endure a long drive through France, this is the trip for you. Brittany Ferries' luxurious ferry is like going on a mini-cruise, and you may see whales and dolphin on the crossing - the Bay of Biscay is one of the best places in Europe to spot these magnificent marine animals.

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