Bicycles

Take advantage of our special service for cyclists

Fares only £50 per bicycle, each way

Take a cycling holiday to the Continent to see the stunning views at a slower pace. LeShuttle, formerly known as Eurotunnel Le Shuttle, is the perfect way to go.

How can I take my bike to France?

Taking your bike to France on LeShuttle is easy. 


Our cycle service operates between the Holiday Inn Express, Folkestone and the CIFFCO building opposite Cité Europe in Calais, carrying cycles and cyclists on a specially adapted and spacious minibus. You will be collected and taken to the terminal and onto the shuttle for a 35 minute journey to Calais. 



Fares

The fare is £50 for adults and children with cycles. Children accompanying their parents on a child seat travel free of charge. Tandems are charged by the number of seats, occupied or not. Trailer prices are dependent on the size.

Once we have received your enquiry a member of the LeShuttle Customer Support Team will be in touch.


A minimum of 10 working days advance booking is required. Tickets are non-refundable. Amendments can be made up to 3 working days before departure, subject to availability.

Unfortunately, we are unable to take bookings over the telephone or on the day of travel.

Pick-up and drop-off points

On the day of your crossing, arrive 15 minutes ahead of the minibus departure time at the pick-up/drop-off points mentioned below. There are set local times for this, so be sure you arrive at the right one.


In the UK the pick-up/drop-off point for cyclists is at the Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel at 08:00* and 14.00*.


In France the pick-up/drop-off point for cyclists is Ciffco, Boulevard de l'Europe, 62904 Coquelles at 12:00* and 18.00*


(*Local times)



Directions for cars carrying cyclists

Pickup point in Folkstone

Exit M20 junction 12 direction Cheriton, A20. At the roundabout, take 3rd exit keeping to right hand lane direction Cheriton/Sandgate. Follow signs MOD, the Holiday Inn Express will be on your left.


Pickup point in Calais

From the D243E3, take the 2nd exit at the roundabout (with the boring machine), following the D243E4, direction A16.  At the next roundabout, take the 2nd exit continuing on the D243E4 going under the A16.  At the 3rd roundabout, take the 1st exit CIFFCO Siege D’Exploitation and at the 4th roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Boulevard de l’Europe.

 

Due to the one way traffic stream you have to continue on this road passing the CIFFCO Building/Car Park on your left.  At the next roundabout, taking the 4th exit turning back on yourself, in order to enter the car park of the CIFFCO Building now on your right.

 

Parking is available at the CIFCO site, subject to availability.

Directions for cyclists travelling by train

Alight at Folkestone West Railway Station.   


Turn left out of the station onto Station Road, turn left into Cheriton Road going into Cheriton High Street. Take the left turn (towards Tesco). Continue on this road, straight over the traffic lights, and you will find the Holiday Inn Express hotel on your left.

Parking for cyclists

Parking at the Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel is available for a daily fee, paid directly to the hotel. No reservations can be made in advance and is subject to availability. For further information call 01303 298 450.