First off, if you're not the greatest traveler when it comes to long tunnels, you have nothing to worry about. Crossing the channel on the car transporter has to be the easiest,quickest and most comfortable way to do it ever. Boarding is a snap. We showed up early for our train and actually got on an earlier departure. The inside was painted a sunny yellow and the lights stayed brightly lit throughout the journey. So bright, in fact that, while we chatted happily, the dog snoring, oblivious, in the back seat, we raced across the French countryside for at least five minutes before we noticed that the carriage windows had turned from tunnel black to sky blue and we'd actually gone all the way through.
Each Eurotunnel Shuttle can carry six cyclists. The bicycles are carried on a specially adapted trailer and the cyclists travel in a minibus. To book a bicycle crossing, telephone the sales support department, weekdays, from 9 a.
Cycle crossings must be booked 48 hours in advance. Find out more about cycles on Le Shuttle. If you are traveling with a larger group, ring the sales support department on the same number to discuss arrangements. The tunnel is the most comfortable and humane way to travel across the English Channel with a pet. Your animal stays with you the whole way. If you are coming and going from the UK with a dog or cat though, the animal must be proven rabies free, microchipped and registered for the UK Pet Travel Scheme PETS , which takes some advanced planning.
Arrive at least half an hour before your departure and not more than two hours to allow time to check in, get into the boarding lanes and go through British and French security and frontier controls. In addition to passports and visas if required for all passengers, you'll also need registration documents and proof of insurance for your car. If you are traveling with a pet, you need to bring the required PETS paperwork and allow some extra time for your animal's passport and microchip to be checked.
You may be able to get aboard the next available shuttle, paying in pounds, euros or by credit card. But it's more expensive than booking in advance and you aren't guaranteed a place. During busy times of day or at the start of European school vacations, you could end up waiting quite some time to board a shuttle. But you can still be almost spontaneous.
Shuttles through Eurotunnel can usually be booked as little as a day in advance. Not a chance. My Eurotunnel Create an account with us to securely store, manage and use your information for faster and easier bookings.
Create an account. Our Calais Terminal The terminal is easily reached via the A16 motorway. Visit our terminal Once through Check-in, head to our Passenger Terminal Buildings for services, shopping and refreshments before boarding. Please ensure your hanger is visible at all times while travelling with us.
Have your passport ready Drive straight through to the British and French frontier controls where your passport, vehicle and official documentation will be checked. Drive on, relax, drive off Boarding commences 25 mins before departure time. Reduced mobility Eurotunnel is a particularly good choice for less able-bodied passengers as all drivers and passengers stay in the comfort of their vehicle for the duration of the journey between the UK and France.
Start your adventure today. Never travelled with Eurotunnel before? Click to find out more! For reasons of safety, smoking is not allowed as it interferes with the fire detection systems.
The crossing takes approximately 35min, platform to platform. Please ensure you are ready to present your booking details, passport and travel documents for all passengers upon arrival at our check-in. In the UK We are near Folkestone, and have our own motorway exit at junction 11A of the M20 straight to our check-in booths.
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Why our customers love us Travelling with your pet We are the 1 way to travel with your pet. Eurotunnel Insurance Competitive comprehensive cover for you, your family and your vehicle. Featured promotions. Your Adventures. Thousands of people cross back and forth this way every year. But you cannot just take a detour to a side road at the last minute if problems do crop up. Being ready for anything and having a Plan B is probably a pretty good idea.
It may seem extravagant to spend money on extra tickets for another form of transportation when you've already bought and paid for your Channel Tunnel crossing. But this is not about economics, it is about the memorable vacation experience of the tunnel and the bragging rights that go with that when you get home.
And if you are traveling with a family or a full car of friends, it probably won't be particularly expensive. Look at it this way. You've spent thousands of pounds to bring your family - and sometimes your family pet - across the Atlantic, booked rooms or a vacation rental and rented a car. A serious delay at the bottleneck that the tunnel can occasionally become could ruin your whole trip.
Book your alternative travel at the same time as you book your trip for the best prices. As with most things, the earlier you book your travel, the cheaper it is likely to be. These are the alternatives to driving on to Le Shuttle through the Channel Tunnel:. Don't be put off The Channel Tunnel. Just be prepared. Check the news before you leave for your channel crossing so you can decide which of your tickets to use.
Keep your telephone charged and carry snacks and water in your car. Then head for your tunnel - or ferry port - and expect a very European experience. Actively scan device characteristics for identification.
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