How early should I be for the Eurotunnel?

How early should I be for the 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.

Does Eurotunnel sell out?

No - we do not oversell any of our departures.

Are there foot passengers on Eurotunnel?

You cannot travel as a foot passenger on Eurotunnel, but you are able to take a bicycle.

Can you take food on Eurotunnel?

Yes, you can bring food with you for personal consumption between Folkestone & Calais, and for your onward journey. However, there are certain kinds of food that you cannot bring into the EU —use this resource on restrictions as a guide.

Do your bags get checked on Eurotunnel?

Port or Channel Tunnel Operators are permitted to search any public vehicle travelling through their system, and may, where necessary, involve the Police in this process. This includes searching of the Coach itself and all baggage carried on it.

What are the cheapest days to use Eurotunnel?

Travel very late or very early in the day and you can cut the Eurotunnel fare to around £200 return on Saturdays or £165 return midweek. By doing so, you could tackle the driving during the night when there will be less traffic.

Can I use toilet on Eurotunnel?

You can get out your vehicle, but you stay with your car. The carriage is lit and there are toilet facilities available.

What is not allowed on Eurotunnel?

Hazardous Articles include but are not limited to fireworks, firearms, explosives and weapons of any kind. 3.1 The Carriage of Hazardous Articles is subject to prohibitions and restrictions. 3.1. 2 Firearms: the Carriage of Firearms is RESTRICTED.

Is it cheaper to get ferry or Channel Tunnel?

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.

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.

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.

Do you need a passport to go on Eurotunnel?

All passengers (including any pets that are travelling with you) will need a valid passport.

Which is better Eurostar or Eurotunnel?

Eurostar trains are for foot passengers only, so are ideal if you don't need or want a vehicle for your trip. Eurotunnel Le Shuttle carries freight and all forms of vehicle, including cars, motorbikes, campervans, caravans, coaches and lorries.

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.

Do you sit in your car on the Eurotunnel?

you drive your Car on, and just sit there, you are able to get out and use the toilets, or look out the windows, but you aren't allowed to walk in between the cars, there are walk ways to stay on.

Is there water under the Eurotunnel?

At 37.9 kilometres (23.5 mi), it has the longest underwater section of any tunnel in the world and is the third longest railway tunnel in the world. The speed limit for trains through the tunnel is 160 kilometres per hour (99 mph). The tunnel is owned and operated by the company Getlink, formerly Groupe Eurotunnel.

Can you walk the Eurotunnel?

It is not possible to walk through the Channel Tunnel, as it is an infrastructure designed for trains to travel through. Originally Answered: Is it theoretical possible to walk through the Channel Tunnel? Yes. There are three tunnels.