Eurotunnel LeShuttle (UK to France) typically costs between £59 and £120+ per vehicle (including up to 9 passengers) each way, depending on flexibility, trip duration, and time of booking. Short trips (1-2 days) start from £59, while flexible or longer-stay tickets usually start around £120.
Our lowest permanent fare is the Short Stay Saver (£95 per vehicle each way), available for return trips of 5 days or less. But you can travel for less than this per person. For example, a group of five friends travelling in one car on a Short Stay Saver ticket will pay £190 return.
Yes, you can turn up at Eurotunnel (Le Shuttle) and buy a ticket at check-in, but it's generally not recommended due to potentially higher costs and the risk of unavailability during busy periods, so booking ahead is strongly advised to guarantee your spot and get better prices. You can't pay with cash on arrival, only card payments are accepted at the terminal.
Get the best value tickets by booking with LeShuttle online. Save money by booking as early as possible and planning your trip in advance. From Folkestone to Calais in just 35 minutes. Flexiplus tickets allow you to travel any time during the day of your booking.
Yes, you can take your own food on the Eurostar, with no restrictions on liquids like airlines, but you should avoid strong-smelling items and be aware of customs rules, especially regarding meat, dairy, and fish products when entering the EU from the UK, which can be restricted. Many passengers recommend bringing your own snacks and drinks for convenience and cost savings, but be mindful of your fellow travelers and potential customs regulations, checking official sources before travel.
For people heading off on a long drive on the other side of the Channel, that shorter 35-minute journey can be worth the usually more expensive price point. However, if you're hoping to hop out of your car during the ride to take a stroll or pick up some food, the Eurotunnel is not for you.
Can I drive my car through the Channel Tunnel? No, you cannot drive your car through the Channel Tunnel. Instead, you must board the LeShuttle service with your vehicle, which boards at the Channel Tunnel terminals in Folkestone and Calais.
Why do you have to leave your windows open on the Eurotunnel?
The windows on vehicles are left open for two important safety reasons : This will allow the customer to clearly hear any announcements made including emergency messages.
Drivers' passports will be scanned at the Pit Stop in France or at Exit checks in the UK terminal as well as at the border. Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is required for drivers crossing from France to the UK, who are not British or Irish nationals.
Flight prices don't necessarily drop at night, but some airlines update their fares during off-peak hours, typically late at night or early morning. Actually, prices fluctuate more based on demand than the time of day.
