How flexible is Eurotunnel?

Flexiplus is by far the most relaxing and flexible way to cross the Channel. You can turn up at any time and board the next available train, at which point you'll be given priority boarding. You will also be among the first to disembark the train once through the Channel Tunnel.



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What happens if I miss my departure time? You are likely to be subjected to delays and we therefore strongly recommend that you arrive in plenty of time for your reserved departure. If you miss your booked departure you may also be required to purchase a new ticket.

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You can pay a lot to just turn up without a booking. There are plenty of crossings (up to 4 per hour) and it runs all night, so it is never fully booked for days on end, though you might have fewer choices of departure time still available when you do book. Guess your arrival time as best you can.

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Generally speaking the ferry is usually slightly cheaper, but whichever option you choose, make sure to shop around for deals and book well ahead of time to get the best-value fares.

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No - we do not oversell any of our departures.

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Unfortunately, we are unable to guarantee access to toilet facilities on the shuttles. We provide award-winning toilet facilities – including disabled toilet facilities – in our passenger terminal buildings which we recommend all passengers take advantage of before travelling.

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You and your pets stay in your vehicle throughout the journey - sit back and relax, it only takes 35 minutes to cross.

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Travel very late or very early in the day and you can cut the Eurotunnel fare to around £200 return on Saturdays or £165 return midweek. By doing so, you could tackle the driving during the night when there will be less traffic.

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Eurostar trains are for foot passengers only, so are ideal if you don't need or want a vehicle for your trip. Eurotunnel Le Shuttle carries freight and all forms of vehicle, including cars, motorbikes, campervans, caravans, coaches and lorries.

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Taking the ferry can also be a better option if you're travelling as a larger group since you can all meet up in the ferry's bar or restaurant. However, if your idea of fun is getting to France as quickly as possible, you might favour the Tunnel.

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Eurostar and Eurotunnel are completely different companies but they share use of the Channel Tunnel. Eurotunnel is operated by Getlink, the company that owns and operates the Channel Tunnel, connecting the UK with France, while Eurostar is a customer of Getlink and runs its passenger trains through the Chunnel.

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The Channel Tunnel train operator will stop running the service on June 23 2023, just ahead of the summer holidays when tens of thousands of British families head to the theme park. Eurostar said the economic circumstances, partly due to the pandemic and Brexit, meant the route had to be reviewed.

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