Can you take alcohol on the Eurotunnel?

If you are entering the UK, the basic rules are that you are allowed to bring in 42 litres of beer, 18 litres of still wine, 4 litres of spirits OR 9 litres of sparkling wine. In addition to alcohol, you are allowed 200 cigarettes OR 100 cigarillos OR 50 cigars OR 250g of tobacco (or a combination of these quantities).



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Travelling with us is the quickest, easiest, and most eco-friendly way to cross the channel. Our fares include your vehicle and up to 9 people. With no luggage restrictions you are free to bring all the luggage and sports equipment you want . . . and you can also bring your furry friends when travelling with us too.

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Similar rules apply when travelling from the UK to France, although the limits for alcohol are different. You cannot bring in more than 16 litres of beer, four of still wine, one litre of other alcohol at more than 22% alcohol or two litres of other alcohol lower than 22%.

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Will I require customs clearance? All goods destined for or originating from a non-EU country will require UK customs clearance, which is a compulsory process which all drivers will be required to comply with in order to use the Eurotunnel le shuttle.

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You can get out your vehicle, but you stay with your car. The carriage is lit and there are toilet facilities available.

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Although you can bring alcohol with you and we serve alcohol on board, safety is our top priority. So, please drink in moderation. If you behave in an antisocial way which ruins the journey for other passengers or break any laws or by-laws, we might ask you to leave the train at the nearest station.

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Value of shipment There is no way to avoid customs duties, customs officers will check all items entering the country and charges will be applied where necessary. If you simply put 'gift' on the customs invoice, this does not mean it will not attract duty as they will still check the value of what is in the box.

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Only small amounts of liquid are permitted in hand baggage. These liquids must be transported in containers with a maximum capacity of 100 ml. Each passenger can take a maximum of 1 litre.

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