Eurotunnel Shuttle: Folkestone to Calais in 35 Minutes

The Eurotunnel Le Shuttle service transports passenger vehicles (cars, motorcycles, campers, caravans) through the Channel Tunnel between Folkestone, UK, and Calais, France. The tunnel segment is 50 kilometers (31 miles) long, and the crossing takes just 35 minutes. Vehicles drive onto specialized shuttle trains at the Folkestone terminal, remain inside during the transit, and drive off at Calais. The service operates up to four departures per hour at peak times, 24/7/365. Check-in opens 90 minutes before departure; allow at least 45–60 minutes for border controls and boarding. The Shuttle is distinct from Eurostar passenger trains, which use the same tunnel but carry foot passengers between city centers (London, Paris, Brussels).