Eurotunnel Facts And Figures
- EUROTUNNEL operates between Folkestone and Coquelles, near Calais, through the Channel Tunnel. Each train has 28 carriages carrying up to 180 cars,
including caravans, camper vans, motorbikes and cycles. High-sided vehicles
and coaches use special carriages.
- THE service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with up to four
departures an hour at peak times and a platform-to-platform journey time of
35 minutes (45 minutes at night). UK and French passport checks and
shopping are completed before boarding. Drivers are asked to arrive at
least 25 minutes before departure and to allow sufficient time for
duty-free shoppng.
- DRIVING time to the Folkestone terminal from the M25/M20 junction is about
45 minutes. The terminal has its own exit from the M20 at juncton 11a, and
the French terminal at Coquelles is at junction 13 of the A16 autoroute.
There is an Elf service station on the exit roads of both terminals.
- EUROTUNNEL says that it offers the guaranteed lowest duty-free prices for
spirits and tobacco. You can buy your full allowance on the outward journey
and again on the return trip. The allowance is up to £75 of duty-free beer
and gifts for each journey. You can also buy £75 worth of tax-free goods.
- IF YOU want, you can pay and go. Simply drive to Folkestone and buy a
ticket at the check-in when you leave the M20 at junction 11a. Eurotunnel
staff will tell you when the next available departure leaves. On every
train there are a guaranteed number of spaces for drivers who just turn up.
Driving Sense- IN FRANCE, the speed limit on motorways is 80mph (130kph). On main roads it
is 55mph (90kph), while in built-up areas the maximum is 30mph (50kph).
If your car has seat belts, they must be worn in the front and back.
Children under 10 are not allowed to sit in front seats.
You must have a warning triangle, driving licence, vehicle registration
document and GB plate. A Green Card insurance certificate is also
recommended.
Bike Bargain- CYCLISTS can go with their bikes to France for the economy fare of £15.
This service is available on special departures from Folkestone at 8am and
3.30pm, returning at 11am and 6pm. Places need to be reserved at least 24
hours in advance and you can return when you want.
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