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Travel from Folkestone to Calais in just 35 minutes. All ticket prices include your vehicle and up to 9 passengers and with no luggage fees or size restrictions you can pack as much as you want.
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Drive to France with the whole family from £60*

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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.

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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. To help you keep abreast of these rules, we've created a guide to driving in France, complete with everything you need to know before your journey.

  • 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 Frequently Asked Questions page. 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.  

Remember!

  • BE FLEXIBLE with your travel dates. By travelling a day earlier or later than you intended, you can benefit from great savings

  • Travel at the QUIETER TIMES**. The best fares are available if you can travel outside the busy times. LeShuttle operates 24/7

    ** Quieter times - From Folkestone to Calais are generally between 00:00 - 06:00 & 22:00 - 00:00. Quieter times from Calais to Folkestone are generally between 00:00 - 08:00 & 22:00 - 00:00. These times are subject to change and availability.


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  • *Ticket Terms and Conditions

    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 30/06/24

    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, 60% of cars travelling with us in 2023 were of similar dimensions to a BMW 3 Series.

    Our prices are indicative and based on a number of factors, including the ticket type, travel dates and time, length and height 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 06.00 to 22.00 and France 06.00 to 22.00 daily. Outside opening hours the Flexiplus lobby with complimentary Starbucks 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.

    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.

    Click here to view full ticket terms and conditions.

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