Can you go to the toilet on the Eurotunnel?
Can you go to the toilet on the Eurotunnel? Do you have to stay in your car when using the Channel Tunnel? You can choose to sit in the car during the entire crossing, or get out and stretch your legs on the train. There are toilets available, should you need them.
What Cannot be brought into France?
The original food animal (meat, product of meat and milk product) from non-EU countries European Union are strictly prohibited. Fishery products, other products of animal origin (honey, snails, etc.), powdered milk, baby food or pet food may be tolerated according to certain thresholds and in certain packaging.
Has there ever been a Eurotunnel accident?
On 11 September 2008, a France-bound Eurotunnel Shuttle train carrying heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and their drivers caught fire while travelling through the Channel Tunnel. The fire lasted for sixteen hours and reached temperatures of up to 1,000 °C (1,830 °F).
Are there customs checks at Eurotunnel?
Will I require customs clearance? All goods destined for or originating from a non-EU country will require UK customs clearance, which is a compulsory process which all drivers will be required to comply with in order to use the Eurotunnel le shuttle.
What is not allowed in Eurotunnel?
1 Acetylene (Oxy-acetylene) and toxic gases; 2.4. 2 Vehicles powered by or which run on Hazardous Goods including Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) (Butane or Propane), Liquid Natural Gas (LNG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) or any other flammable gas.
Can you see underwater on the Eurostar?
What does the Eurotunnel look like underwater? This may be a disappointing answer, but you can't actually see the sea from the Eurostar. When you go through the tunnel and look out of the window, all you can see is your reflection in the glass because it's quite dark outside.
Do Eurotunnel let you on early?
In theory yes you can. You may have to pay extra, but in my experience it is not too much. BUT when I was travelling last year, I arrived a few hours early on each leg and could not travel earlier because the trains were fully booked.
Why do you have to open windows on Eurotunnel?
1 Answer. To allow for adequate fire suppression, in the event of a vehicle fire in the tunnel. The tunnel's fire suppression system depends upon complete mixing of the released halon gas with all air, without having pockets of high (or low) halon concentration.
How much do Eurotunnel drivers get paid?
The typical Eurotunnel Train Driver salary is £44,322 per year. Train Driver salaries at Eurotunnel can range from £28,298 - £53,034 per year.
How long do you need to arrive before Eurotunnel?
Arrival and check-in times Plan to check-in at least 1 hour and no more than 2 hours before your booked departure time. If it's a busy day, it's unlikely we'll be able to accommodate you on an earlier or later depature.
Can you just turn up at Eurotunnel?
You can pay a lot to just turn up without a booking. There are plenty of crossings (up to 4 per hour) and it runs all night, so it is never fully booked for days on end, though you might have fewer choices of departure time still available when you do book. Guess your arrival time as best you can.
What happens if you are late for Channel Tunnel?
If you miss your Eurotunnel crossing, for example due to bad traffic, and want to continue to travel you can: Be placed onto the next available shuttle. The Eurotunnel operates 24/7, so there should always be a next shuttle, unless there is an issue with the service itself.
Is Eurotunnel faster than ferry?
What's the quickest way to drive to France? The quickest way to cross the channel is using Eurotunnel, which takes around 35 minutes compared to the 90-minute crossing of the quickest cross-Channel ferry from Dover to Calais.
How early do you need to arrive at Eurotunnel?
Arrival and check-in times Plan to check-in at least 1 hour and no more than 2 hours before your booked departure time. If it's a busy day, it's unlikely we'll be able to accommodate you on an earlier or later depature.
What are you allowed to take on Eurotunnel?
Travelling with us is the quickest, easiest, and most eco-friendly way to cross the channel. Our fares include your vehicle and up to 9 people. With no luggage restrictions you are free to bring all the luggage and sports equipment you want . . . and you can also bring your furry friends when travelling with us too.
Can you get out of your car on Eurotunnel?
If you are travelling on LeShuttle, which uses the Channel Tunnel, you stay in your car during the 35 minute journey from Folkestone to Calais. Once your car is loaded onto the deck of its shuttle and your crossing starts, you can leave your car to stretch your legs or use the on board toilets.
What happens if a train breaks down in Eurotunnel?
A spokesperson for Eurotunnel Le Shuttle said: A train has broken down in the tunnel and we are in the process of transferring customers to a separate passenger shuttle via the service tunnel, to return to our Folkestone terminal. We apologise sincerely for this inconvenience.
Do you stay on the coach in the Eurotunnel?
Passengers must remain on board the coach until all the shuttle carriage doors are closed. Stay close to your vehicle in order that staff on board can contact you if necessary.
Can I take my own food on Eurostar?
Can I take food on board? Absolutely. You can bring your own food on European and London routes. And unlike in the sky, we won't restrict you with stifling rules on liquids.