Yes, as long as your vehicle is under 4.2 metres/13 ft 9 ins in height.
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Can you take a coach on the Eurotunnel?
Eurotunnel Le Shuttle offers the fast, frequent and convenient coach and car carrying service between Folkestone and Calais. With a journey time of just 35 minutes from platform to platform there’s no quicker or more reliable way to take your coach and passengers across the Channel.
Do you stay in your coach on Eurotunnel?
Passengers must remain on board the coach until all the shuttle carriage doors are closed.
Can coaches go on Eurostar?
People who want to travel with their own vehicle or on a coach can use the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle between Folkestone and Calais. Before travelling with either Eurostar or Eurotunnel you will need to go through security, border and ticket checks before going through the Tunnel.
What vehicles can go through the Eurotunnel?
Eurotunnel Le Shuttle is also a train service, but we carry freight and all forms of vehicle, including cars, motorbikes, campervans, caravans, coaches, and lorries. Eurotunnel services leave Folkestone in the UK and take just 35 minutes to reach Calais in France.
How much is a return ticket on Eurostar to Paris?
Eurostar fares from London to Paris or Brussels start at £52 one-way or £78 return in 2nd class, if you book in advance. Standard Premier (1st class) fares start at £115 one-way, £199 return.
How do I drive to Eurotunnel?
The Eurotunnel is easily reached via the M25 and M20 at Folkestone. Exit the motorway at Junction 11a and head straight to the check-in booths. You will need your booking reference number and the credit or debit card used at the time of booking.
Do you get searched on the Eurotunnel?
You will be asked to show your passport at our drive-through border controls. Officials may select you for security checks or searches, but this is nothing to worry about. From border control you drive directly onto the shuttle.
Does the Eurotunnel go through water?
The cross-Channel Fixed Link is the only way to cross the stretch of water between Great Britain and continental Europe in total safety, 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.
Can you go on the Eurotunnel as a foot passenger?
You can use the tunnel as a ‘foot passenger’ but you cant just turn up and walk on so to speak as there is no specific provision on board the vehicle carrying trains for foot passengers. However, you can travel through the tunnel as a ‘foot passenger’ using public transport.
Which is better ferry or Eurotunnel?
The quickest way to cross the channel is using Eurotunnel, which takes around 35 minutes compared to the 90-minute crossing of the quickest cross-Channel ferry from Dover to Calais.
Can the Channel tunnel Collapse?
Collapse of the tunnel isn’t what would make it impassible first. The tunnel itself might well last a century or so, but if there’s no electric power for as little as a few weeks the tunnel will be closed by water seepage that can’t be pumped out.
Can I take a motorhome on the Eurotunnel?
Eurotunnel Le Shuttle is pleased to announce that it can accept vehicles (motor caravans, caravans and other recreational vehicles) which are fitted with LPG tanks used for powering domestic services only (e.g. refrigeration, cooking, heating).
Why is the Channel Tunnel so expensive?
It was first beset by a major cost overrun. An overrun of around 80% depending on whose calculation you accept led to a total cost well in excess of the starting estimate, with considerable general inflation also affecting the outturn. This made getting an early and decent return much more difficult.
What’s the difference between Eurostar and Eurotunnel?
Eurotunnel Le Shuttle runs solely between Folkestone and Calais. The main Eurostar routes go to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam, with some seasonal routes and connections across France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.
How long are you underwater on the Eurostar?
The Channel Tunnel is under the English Channel for 37.9 km or 23.5 miles, which is the worlds longest undersea tunnel. When riding the Eurostar you’ll be underwater for about 13 minutes.
How do I get cheap Eurotunnel?
To access cheap Eurotunnel tickets, it’s best to book early. Advance fares tend to be significantly less expensive. If you’re a frequent traveller, you can also register for either Frequent Traveller Standard or Frequent Traveller Flexiplus, with savings of up to 50% available.
How early should I get to Eurostar?
Check-in for Eurostar journeys opens an hour and 15 minutes before departure. We recommend that you arrive at least 40 minutes prior to your train leaving so you can have a stress-free check-in.
How early do you need to arrive for Eurotunnel?
Check-in at least 1 hour and no more than 2 hours before your booked departure time.
How much does it cost to drive through Eurotunnel?
Fares: One way fares start at £85. But you’d be smarter booking a round trip. Day trips and overnight stays start at £30 each way and short stays of up to five days start at £66 each way. The fare is per car (prices as of 2019).
What happens if you miss your Eurotunnel slot?
If you arrive more than 24 hours after the booked departure time, your booking will not be exchanged.