Register your demand

Step A: The Ideal Route

First, we need to know if you are starting your journey from the UK or the EU:

I am starting my journey from:
-- Departure location --The UKThe EU

Step B: The Dream vs. The Reality

Q3: If direct international trains ran this route, how many times a year WOULD you make this journey?
Less than once a year1-3 times4-6 times7-9 times10 or more

Q4: Given the travel options available today, how many times a year do you ACTUALLY travel between these two locations?
NeverLess than once a year1-3 times4-6 times7-9 times10 or more

Step C: Coping with the Current Situation

Q5: When you do travel now, how are you coping with the lack of direct international trains for this journey?
Tick all that apply
I take the train via St Pancras anywayI fly insteadI drive via Le ShuttleI drive via a ferryI want to travel but the hassle of going via St Pancras stops me completelyI haven't travelled, but new direct routes from Kent would win me over

Q6: If you use St Pancras, how many minutes do you spend travelling away from your destination just to reach the station?
I don't use St PancrasUnder 30 minutes30 to 60 minutes1 - 1.5 hours1.5 - 2 hours2+ hours

Step D: The Kent station stops

Q7: If international trains stopped at Ashford International, how likely would you be to use them?
Very likelyFairly likelyNot sureFairly unlikelyVery unlikely

Q8: If international trains stopped at Ebbsfleet International, how likely would you be to use them?
Very likelyFairly likelyNot sureFairly unlikelyVery unlikely

Q9: What is the MINIMUM service level at Kent stations that would make this trip viable for you?
A seasonal or school-holiday serviceA weekend-only serviceOne train each way per day (e.g., morning outbound, evening return)Two trains each way per dayI would need a frequent, all-day serviceNot sure

Q10: Would you be willing to pay the same fare to/from Ashford or Ebbsfleet as from/to London St Pancras?
YesNoDepends on destination/timetableNot sure

Q11: What would be the main purpose of this journey?
You may choose more than one
HolidayVisiting friends or familyBusinessEducationCommuting/regular work-related travelSports or cultural event

Step E: Non-negotiable extras

Q12: Which of the following would guarantee your loyalty to rail over air or road?
You may choose more than one
Pet transport (permitted to travel with owner)Bicycle carriage (unboxed)Fast-Track security/border clearanceGuaranteed High-Speed WiFiNone of these matter to me

Step F: About you

Q13: What is your primary country of residence?
-- Choose country --UKFranceBelgiumThe NetherlandsGermanySwitzerlandItalyOther

Q14: What is your postcode?
We will use this for catchment modelling

Step G: BBET's commitment

BBET undertakes to share only anonymised information for the purposes of convincing international rail operators to return to Kent stations.

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