There is no direct connection from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to Dover. However, you can take the drive to Calais-Fréthun, take the Eurotunnel to Folkestone, then take the drive to Dover.
Where does the Eurotunnel train go to?
Calais
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.
How long is the Channel tunnel from Dover to Calais?
31.5 miles
The Channel Tunnel is 31.5 miles long or 50.45 km. That’s the equivalent of 169 Eiffel Towers stacked on top of each other. 23.5 miles (37.9 km) of the Channel Tunnel is under the English Channel, making it the world’s longest undersea tunnel.
Where does the Eurotunnel drive to?
Taking your own car and using Eurotunnel Le Shuttle means you’ll arrive in Calais in just 35 minutes; from there, roads lead further into France, and to Belgium, Germany, Spain and beyond. If this is your first European road trip, start with a shorter drive to northern France or Bruges.
What is the difference between Eurotunnel and Channel Tunnel?
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.
Where does the Chunnel train start and end?
Where is the Chunnel? The Chunnel runs between Folkestone in south Kent and Calais in northern France. Vehicle traffic for Le Shuttle gets on in Folkestone and gets off in Calais. Folkestone is about an hour and a half’s drive from London and Calais is about three hour’s drive from Paris.
Which two cities does Channel Tunnel connect?
Project highlights. The Channel Tunnel is a roughly 50 km rail tunnel linking Folkestone, Kent, in England with Coquelles, Pas-de-Calais, near Calais in northern France. The tunnel extends beneath the English Channel at the Strait of Dover.
Do you stay in your car on Eurotunnel?
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.
How much does it cost to drive through the Eurotunnel?
Charge starts from £10 up to £250* per leg. All tickets are subject to availability. All fares quoted valid if booked in advance. Tickets purchased on the day of travel at Check-in will vary.
Does Eurotunnel run all night?
Our service is available 24hrs a day, 365 days per year. With up to 7 departures per hour at peak times, our hourly capacity ensures traffic fluidity and the fastest possible journey via the Channel Tunnel with an average crossing time of only 35 minutes.
Is there a tunnel from Dover to France?
The Channel Tunnel or Chunnel is a 50km-long undersea rail tunnel below the Strait of Dover in the English Channel. It is one of the longest underwater tunnels in the world and connects Folkestone in Kent, UK, with Coquelles in Pas-de-Calais, France. The average depth of the tunnel is 40m.
What’s the difference between Eurostar and Eurotunnel?
The main Eurostar routes go to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam, with some seasonal routes and connections across France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. Eurotunnel Le Shuttle runs solely between Folkestone and Calais.
Can you use the toilet on the Eurotunnel?
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.
Is the Channel Tunnel cheaper than ferry?
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.
Do Eurotunnel and Eurostar use the same tunnel?
It is 50.5km long and comprises an undersea section of 38km, still the longest in the world. They are used by Eurotunnel Passenger and truck Shuttles, high-speed passenger Eurostar trains and rail freight trains.
How long are you underwater in the Chunnel?
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 long does it take to cross the Chunnel by car?
35 minutes
How long does it take to travel through the Channel Tunnel? The crossing takes 35 minutes, making it the fastest way to travel across the English Channel.
Can you drive a car through the Chunnel?
You don’t actually drive through the Channel Tunnel. You sit comfortably in your own car (or in a minibus if you’re a cyclist) while you are carried through the tunnel on a special train, the Car Transport. Nobody really calls the the tunnel the “chunnel” anymore.
How much does the Chunnel cost?
It took $21 billion to complete the tunnel. That’s 700 times more expensive than the cost to build the Golden Gate Bridge! Many of the tunnel boring machines used on the Chunnel were as long as two football fields and capable of boring 250 feet a day.
Why is there no bridge between England and France?
The Dover Strait is one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, so the bridge would need to avoid obstructing ships. Not only would there need to be enough distance between the supports, the bridge would also need to be high enough to allow tall ships from passing underneath.
Which tunnel connects UK and France?
The Channel Tunnel
The Chunnel connects Folkestone in Kent, England, with Coquelles in Pas-de-Calais, France. The Channel Tunnel comprises two rail tunnels and one service tunnel, each 32 miles (51 kilometers) in length.