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    Driving to France

    SAVE TIME AND A WHOLE LOT OF STRESS WITH OUR TOP TIPS FOR TRAVELLING TO FRANCE FROM THE UK BY CAR
    Heading off on holiday can sometimes be accompanied by a certain amount of stress, particularly if you're travelling with children and pets, so anything to make your journey that bit easier is well worth doing. When travelling with LeShuttle, there's plenty you can do, well before you even leave the house, that will save you time and make your trip as smooth as possible. Read on for our top travel tips that will ensure you arrive at your European destination feeling cool, calm and collected.
    Faster than a ferry, greener than a plane
    FROM
    £59*
    Cross the Channel in just 35 minutes
    Travel to France in the comfort of your own vehicle, in just 35 minutes
    No furry friends left behind
    Take your dogs in your car by train to Europe
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    Buy an Emovis Tolling tag
    Like the UK, France has its share of toll roads, and these are operated by Emovis Tag. To avoid waiting in long queues at tolling booths, we'd recommend purchasing an Emovis Tag before you leave the UK. Not only will the tag save you time, but if you buy the yearly pass it will save you money, too. It's a great thing to have if you're going to do lots of driving in France during your trip, or if you visit many times throughout the year.
    Read our guide to driving in France
    As you can imagine, France has quite a few driving rules and regulations that differ from those in the UK, so it's important to make sure you're in the know. For example, all drivers (including visitors) must a warning triangle and reflective jacket at all times.
    Add Advance Passenger Information (API)
    We now carry out exit checks on behalf of the British Government for passengers travelling from Folkestone to Calais, so you must add your Advance Passenger Information (API) before you travel.
    Use the Pet Travel Scheme checklist
    If you're holidaying with pets, you need to make sure they're ready to travel and you have all the right documentation, including microchips, rabies vaccinations and pet passports, or else they won't be able to travel with you. Use our Pet Travel Scheme checklist to ensure you and your pets are prepared for your holiday.
    Search our FAQs
    If, after following all of these steps, you still have questions about your journey, take a look at our Support Section. Here you'll find the answers to every question imaginable, including lots of great information to make your trip the best it can be. Got a question about passports or travelling in a van, for example? This is where you'll find what you need to know.
    Check the latest travel information
    This might be one of the last things you do before travelling, but it's probably the most important, as traffic conditions can impact your journey in more ways than one. We make regular updates to our travel information page in order to give you the most up to date information. It's a good idea to check in the days leading up to your departure, as the earlier you know about changes, the better you can plan for them.
    Feel like a holiday?
    Eurotunnel Le Shuttle takes just 35 minutes from Folkestone to Calais – start planning your trip today.
    Can you drive through the Eurotunnel?
    No, you can't drive through the Eurotunnel, or Channel Tunnel. To cross the Channel using LeShuttle, cars and other vehicles are transported on our shuttles. These are car trains - you drive your vehicle onto one of the train's carriages, park up and the train travels through the Channel Tunnel. Journeys take 35 minutes. You then drive off the train at either Folkestone or Calais and resume your onward journey.  

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    We know how important it is to stay connected, that’s why our lounges offer complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi. You can also download our app for live updates on your journey .
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    Day Trip & Overnight – From £59 per car one way based on a mandatory return day/overnight ticket. Must be purchased as part of a return journey within 2 days and completed by midnight local time on the second calendar day. Tickets are available for travel until 30/06/2026 and mainly for departures from Folkestone before 05:00 or after 18:00 and from Calais before 12:00 or after 20:00.

    All ticket prices shown are based on one way of a journey and an average sized BMW 3 Series without accessories such as bikes or a roofbox on the top or rear of vehicle, trailer or caravan, 61% of cars travelling with us in 2024 were of similar dimensions to a BMW 3 Series.

    Our prices are indicative and the cost of your journey is based on a number of factors, including the ticket type, travel dates and time, length, height, width and ground clearance of your vehicle and accessories. Therefore, the price shown may not be applicable to your vehicle size or preferred date of travel and you may pay more or less dependent on these factors. For a more accurate quote for your journey please check our fare finder.

    • Short Stay Saver - Ticket must be purchased as part of a 5 day return. Return must be completed by midnight (local time) on the fifth calendar day. Price excludes summer bookings.
    • Short Stay Flexiplus - Ticket must be purchased as part of a 5 day return. Return must be completed by midnight (local time) on the fifth calendar day.

    For safety reasons we are unable to board motorcycles first, so Flexiplus priority boarding excludes motorcycles.

    Flexiplus lounge facilities are open UK 6am to 10pm and France 6am to 10.30pm daily. Outside opening hours the Flexiplus lobby with complimentary coffee and toilet facilities will be available. (Excluding coach.)

    Flexiplus Peak Day Charges - Peak Day Charges are payable on busy days. A Flexiplus ticket offers you a fully flexible and refundable fare. However, if you do need to travel on a Peak Day, a Peak Day Charge will be applicable. Charge starts from £10 up to £250* per leg.

    Market Share data provided by IRN comparing passenger LeShuttle car traffic with comparable traffic carried by P&O, DFDS and Irish Ferries in the period 1st January to 30th June 2024 including vehicles with trailers, caravans, motorhomes and motorbikes.

    The environmentally-friendly way to travel to France

    35 minutes is the planned journey time. The average crossing time between November 2024 and October 2025 was 35 minutes 17 seconds.

    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.