How much does it cost to drive through Channel Tunnel?

Schedule: Up to four departures per hour (from both directions) in bookable 2-hour windows, round the clock. 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.



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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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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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Arrive early or late and still have the freedom to turn up and board when you choose. Make use of our exclusive lounge with free amenities (refreshment are available between 6am & 10pm local time).

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How do you book and do you need to? Well, you can still turn up and buy a ticket at check-in but with dynamic pricing, it's almost certain to be more expensive than pre-booking and is subject to availability at peak times.

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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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Yes, you can bring food with you for personal consumption between Folkestone & Calais, and for your onward journey. However, there are certain kinds of food that you cannot bring into the EU —use this resource on restrictions as a guide.

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The Eurostar travels through the Channel Tunnel at a speed of 100 miles per hour (160kph) although when the train is outside the tunnel it reaches speed of 186 miles per hour (300 kph).

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If you're comfortable behind the wheel in your home country then you'll be just fine in France! Especially for Americans driving in France, the rules are practically the same! It's not the UK, where driving on the other side of the road can cause a real headache.

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Ferries. Though slower than travelling by plane or via the Channel Tunnel, the ferries plying between Dover and Calais offer the cheapest means of travelling to France from the UK and are particularly convenient if you live in southeast England.

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If you are thinking of leaving your car on the ship, you will not be able to, and you must park your car at Dover and cross as a foot passenger. If you take your car on the ferry, you drive on, leave the car, join it again when told at Calais and drive off.

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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.

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The Laerdal Tunnel in western Norway is the longest road tunnel in the world. It takes about 20 minutes to pass through the tunnel. Brightly colored lights placed every six kilometers help drivers stay alert.

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Hazardous Articles include but are not limited to fireworks, firearms, explosives and weapons of any kind. 3.1 The Carriage of Hazardous Articles is subject to prohibitions and restrictions. 3.1. 2 Firearms: the Carriage of Firearms is RESTRICTED.

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These include, for example, drugs, counterfeits, some plants and animals, or some hazardous materials for health. Other products may be transported but their entry is subject to a strict regulation (weapon, fruit and vegetables, etc). If you don't follow it, you risk penalties.

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How much alcohol can you bring on 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.

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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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