The train in Europe is ideal for short to medium distance trips taking you from city centre to city centre.

Avoid the airport transfer, the extended check-in times, a snatched in-flight meal and another transfer to your destination.

The train offers a seamless journey giving time to catch up with reports or just unwind. Many have laptop connections, or you can watch a video or listen to the radio.

If you require a meal, this will be brought to your seat on many trains, when you travel in first class. You could have a small meeting up to 4 people in a semi private area on many trains in France and Eurostar

Journey times vary, but for day trains are typically 2 to 3 hours, one the quickest being Brussels to Paris taking just over 1hr 30 mins. Eurostar, the UK high speed train takes just under 3 hours to Paris and under 2 hours 40 minutes to Brussels.