Where do you catch the train for the Eurotunnel?

The Channel Tunnel runs between Calais in northern France and Folkestone in south Kent. Vehicle traffic for Le Shuttle gets on in Calais and gets off in Folkestone.

How long does it take the train to go through the Channel tunnel?

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

What is the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle train?

Eurotunnel Le Shuttle (sometimes shortened to Le Shuttle or The Shuttle) is a railway shuttle service between Coquelles (near Calais) in Pas-de-Calais, France and Cheriton (near Folkestone) in Kent, United Kingdom.

Is the Channel tunnel and Eurotunnel the same?

Channel Tunnel, also called Eurotunnel, rail tunnel between England and France that runs beneath the English Channel. The Channel Tunnel, 50 km (31 miles) long, consists of three tunnels: two for rail traffic and a central tunnel for services and security.

Where does the Eurotunnel start and end?

Eurotunnel takes people from Folkestone, Kent, UK, to Calais in France. You can plan unique trips that you set the pace for, and with no baggage restrictions, into the rest of France, or even Belgium or The Netherlands.

Where does the Channel Tunnel exit in France?

Channel Tunnel

Overview
Coordinates	51.0125°N 1.5041°E
Status	Active
Start	Folkestone, Kent, England, (51.0971°N 1.1558°E)
End	Coquelles, Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France, France (50.9228°N 1.7804°E)

How many cars can fit on Eurotunnel train?

120 cars
A complete passenger shuttle is made up of 24 carriages and four loading and unloading wagons and can carry 12 coaches and 120 cars.”

How many Eurotunnel trains are there?

Each of the 9 Eurotunnel Passenger Shuttles consists of two different trains. Oner has a single deck for coaches, minibuses, caravans and vehicles higher than 1.85m. The other transports cars and motorcycles on a double deck.

What is the difference between Eurostar and Eurotunnel?

Eurostar and Eurotunnel are completely different companies but share use of the Channel Tunnel. To be specific, Eurotunnel is operated by Getlink, the company which owns and operates the Channel Tunnel, connecting the UK with France. Eurostar is a customer of Getlink and runs its passenger trains through the tunnel.

Can you take food on the Eurotunnel?

When planning what to bring on a long car ride, don’t forget about feeding yourself, your passengers, and pets. Travelling with Eurotunnel Le Shuttle means you can have snacks in the car with you, but please be aware of what you can and cannot bring now that the UK is not part of the European Union rules apply.

Can you drive your car in the Chunnel?

Can I drive my car through the Channel Tunnel? It is not possible to drive a car or motorcycle through the Channel Tunnel. Instead, motorists must drive onto the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle train, which boards at the Channel Tunnel terminals in Folkestone and Calais.

Qu’est-ce que le tunnel sous la Manche?

Le tunnel sous la Manche (aussi appelé Channel Tunnel ou Chunnel) est un tunnel ferroviaire sous la mer reliant le Nord de la France au Sud-Est de l’Angleterre.

Pourquoi le tunnel sous la Manche a-t-il été créé?

Les deux guerres mondiales renforcent cette raison. Cependant la Manche était désormais facilement franchissable avec le développement de l’aviation. Un autre élément permit la relance du projet : la création de la CEE en 1957. Le 26 juillet 1957, le Groupement d’études pour le tunnel sous la Manche (GETM) est créé.

Quel est le prix d’un tunnel sous la Manche?

Vous pensez au Ferry? Optez pour la rapidité avec Eurotunnel (Tunnel sous la Manche) : 35 min de voyage, jus’; à 4 départs par heure, à partir de 43€ par voiture, aller

Quel est le tunnel le plus long du monde?

Grâce à un exploit technique révolutionnaire réalisé par 13 000 ouvriers, le tunnel sous la Manche – le plus long du monde – a été ouvert en 1994. Depuis, nous avons transporté prés de 200 millions de passagers entre Londres et le continent.