Complete Guide for Eurotunnel LeShuttle Travel by Own Car from Folkestone UK to Calais France

Complete Guide for Eurotunnel LeShuttle Travel by Own Car from Folkestone UK to Calais France - 5 Steps Explained & No Need to Watch Other Videos
00:40 Step 1 Drive to Eutorunnel terminal
02:27 Step 2 Check in
04:39 Step 3 Border controls
07:33 Step 4 Getting on board
11:17 Step 5 Arrival in France
Website URL for train ticket booking -
www.eurotunnel.com
Address for SatNav -
Eurotunnel Le Shuttle
Ashford Road Folkestone CT18 8XX
51°05'34.2"N 1°07'01.0"E
51.092835, 1.116946
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[@slunch3109]

Fantastic video, I'm doing this for the first time next week and this has made me feel a lot more confident about the journey

[@londonwalker3362]

Thank you very much for watching. Please have a great journey!

[@sonja_rademacher]

How was your journey? Did everything go fine?

[@profregan6937]

Spot on ! Not a moment wasted. Thoroughly illuminating.

[@londonwalker3362]

Thank you for watching! Actually I uploaded another video recently - czcams.com/video/-Bi0MpKMBhU/video.htmlsi=FTNGzP32xbg5LMHN

[@TheRealNailAddict]

Just wanted to say thanks for this im off to the Netherlands next week first time driving inneurope so this has made me feel loads better thank you!

[@londonwalker3362]

Thank you for watching. Have a great travel! :-)

[@BedsitBob]

"KEEP TO THE RIGHT".
Kind of important. 😁

[@supernova5441]

Thanks for the video suffer with anxiety hopefully this will somewhat calm me down when I have to go

[@londonwalker3362]

Thanks a lot for watching. Have a great journey!

[@118australia]

I used to suffer from anxiety and then I cut sugar out of my diet and my anxiety levels dropped significantly. When I wake up in the morning I honestly wonder where it’s gone. I’ve since done a lot of research and have found out how much sugar affects the serotonin and dopamine and neurotransmitters. I had no idea about it. If you ever get to read this I hope it helps

[@Cimbora93]

We are due to go for the first time on the LeShuttle and thank God I watched your video before that 😅 I feel more at ease. Many thanks for the useful video! 😊

[@londonwalker3362]

Thank you very much for watching. Have a great journey!!!

[@defenceplox]

Thank you so much for making this video. i suffer with really bad travel anxiety and I'm driving to Switzerland soon! This has put my mind at ease

[@londonwalker3362]

Thank you for watching. No need to worry too much. It'll be all okay. Have a good travel!

[@razzmatazz0077]

Wow, Thank you sir. You are an guiding angle < I am going there 1st time ever two days after 19th july, I was bit worried , coz never been France by road, Your vids was really great for 1st time drivers, your vid deserve lot more likes and subscribe, God bless , cheers

[@londonwalker3362]

Thanks a lot for watching! Have a safe travel! :)

[@davidmarshall1873]

Great video thank you for sharing breathtaking morning sunshine at Folkestone, great to see the Cite Europe entrance on the right hand side is open again was shut last time we went across.

[@londonwalker3362]

Thank you for watching!

[@KKris952]

Thank you for this! Super useful

[@janetwallace9710]

Great Video am planning a trip next year so wanted to see what the route looks like. Thank you .

[@londonwalker3362]

Thank you for watching. Actually I uploaded another one recently. I hope you find it useful too. czcams.com/video/-Bi0MpKMBhU/video.html

[@manellabraca4673]

Congratulations with the excelent video I never have been seeing until now by me. It is clear, very intuitive and most easy to follow all of your steps suggest by you. I am just send this link to my cos who lives in Liverpool.

[@londonwalker3362]

Thank you very much!

[@WilburAndSidney]

Thanks mate, always like to check out a route beforehand, this certainly helps understand what to expect.

[@londonwalker3362]

Thanks a lot for watching. Have a great travel.

[@galadriel3134]

Thank you so much! Very informative ❤

[@londonwalker3362]

Thank you for watching. Have a great journey!

[@yordankavalkova5947]

Thank you for the video, truly enlightening.

[@londonwalker3362]

Thank you for watching!

[@antoniomechev]

Amazing video. Thank you for all the details 😊

[@londonwalker3362]

Thanks a lot for watching! Actually I uploaded another one recently. I hope you find it useful too. czcams.com/video/-Bi0MpKMBhU/video.html

[@Fatherjohn76]

Thanks for taking the time to do this. I’m a visual person so watching the process step by step is much more valuable and easy to remember than just having someone tell me. This will help ease the stress of a tight schedule and first time on LeShuttle next week. One question- 4:42 how do you know when your letter is called? Is it a tannoy or do you have to find some kind of departure board inside?

[@londonwalker3362]

Thanks a lot for watching. On 4:26 you can see the departure board marked on the left. They have the same one(s) across the parking as well as inside the terminal building. FYI, I have another video which is more recent - czcams.com/video/-Bi0MpKMBhU/video.html Hope it helps, too. Have a great travel! :)

[@vladimirrog1836]

Very useful, nice video, thank you!

[@londonwalker3362]

Thanks a lot for watching!

[@chrisp4899]

Wonderful, thanks

[@londonwalker3362]

Thank you for watching!

[@chloxfam9248]

Superb video!...very very useful and informative...thanks :)

[@londonwalker3362]

Thank you for watching. Have a nice travel!

[@quasimsuhail8686]

The moment you realise France's roads are much smoother

[@odudmiah9019]

Damn. Didn't realise you stay in your car!

[@118australia]

Brilliantly done.

[@londonwalker3362]

Thank you. :) Please enjoy this one, too - czcams.com/video/-Bi0MpKMBhU/video.html

[@118australia]

@@londonwalker3362 just watched it. Really helpful and it’s very much appreciated

[@BimblyPlays_]

We are driving there right now!

[@londonwalker3362]

Have a great travel!

[@NickBotha]

Really good video , thank you

[@londonwalker3362]

Thank you for watching!

[@user-ck9mm8bo3c]

I do this esch year and im so exited that im going to poland in it in 2 months

[@londonwalker3362]

Bon voyage!

[@Eternal_Tech]

The frog-croaking audio transition between each section in the video was a nice touch. It repeatedly reminds the viewer of the destination (France). LOL 😆

[@londonwalker3362]

Thanks a lot for watching!

[@galadriel3134]

Oh no! I missed the croaking. Now i must watch again...🫥

[@Geno2733]

Passport control should happen BEFORE slots are called

[@mikolaj83]

That's what I was looking for. Very useful. Any tips on driving on the right side? Thanks.

[@londonwalker3362]

Thank you for watching. It's a bit confusing but you'll get used to it very quickly. Watch and follow other cars ahead of you. :-)

[@AI-Records24]

Thank you, great video exactly what CZcams is for! We are going tomorrow, should be good. Have you ever been stopped at security?

[@londonwalker3362]

Thank you for watching. Nope, I haven't been stopped at security. Have a wonderful journey! :-)

[@prestonian1066]

I'm so glad I watched this before booking a ticket! I find Ferry ports unnecessarily confusing, almost seems deliberate. But compared to the route you had to take at Folkstone, i think I'll take the Ferry. The only benefit I see is that your car is less likely to get damaged on the train (if you avoid the high likelihood of an accident before getting on the train) than it is on the Ferry. You still have to park up and wait to be called.
Overall it may still be quicker but is it worth the extra cost and stress....

[@londonwalker3362]

Thanks a lot for watching. I haven't tried the ferry yet, so I'm unable to do fair comparison. Maybe I should try next time. :)

[@joaoconceicao3964]

Great video and straight to the point instructions. How do you know when they call your letter?

[@londonwalker3362]

Thanks a lot for watching. I had to frequently check the board. Not sure if there're any smarter ways which I didn't know.

[@laszlokelli8666]

Hi how long from denver too frenc?

[@stephanietaylor5757]

Do you get ear popping or pressure when in the tunnel? I can't seem to find the answer online.
Very informative video. It's nice to know what happens and what to do.

[@londonwalker3362]

Thank you very much for watching. No, I haven't experienced it at all.

[@haidermalik3498]

Thanks for the video. How long before departure time would you advise to get there?

[@londonwalker3362]

On the booking confirmation email, I was advised to arrive at least 1 hour but no more than 4 hours before the booked departure time. Hope it helps.

[@patrykkrysa2382]

Thanks for the video, you have answered to many of my questions 😁 have you ever been much earlier than you booked the ticket? Is it possible to go earlier or you need to wait for your booking time? 🤔

[@londonwalker3362]

Thanks a lot for watching. I think you can drive to the terminal much earlier than the time they suggest, but it doesn't always mean you can depart earlier than scheduled. The check-in machine would only give you several departure options that are within your departure window. I guess you may need to pay extra if you want to check in for other trains departing too early or late than your booked one, only if there are available slots. It is why I seriously consider to buy the Flexi+ for my summer holiday this year, as I mentioned in another video of mine - FYI czcams.com/video/-Bi0MpKMBhU/video.html

[@patrykkrysa2382]

That makes a lot of sense, thanks for so prompt response 🙂

[@katrinaguy4930]

Great Video, when you shownthe east and west bound motorway, which one is it to head to Disneyland please?

[@londonwalker3362]

Thank you for watching! I would recommend the eastbound (the right lane at the fork) which will lead you to take A26 & A1.

[@p26official]

Just wondering what i’d need to bring with me just so i don’t get stuck at the border crossing

[@londonwalker3362]

Your valid passport that allows you to enter the French/EU border. :-)

[@jackpresley3254]

I'm curious on what you do when you get on the train. Do you just sit in your car for the duration of the journey?

[@londonwalker3362]

I think most people (including me) just stay in their cars, but you can use the toilet facility or stand outside your car if you want. As it takes only half an hour for crossing and you should immediately drive out once you arrive, you wouldn't find anything else to do really. :)

[@thesmithsmaf]

can i take a e-mtb on a rack on the back of me car on the chunnel?

[@londonwalker3362]

I believe so, but please dbl-check with EuroTunnel when booking.

[@jonathanfarmer7109]

Of course this will all change in October 2024

[@AI-Records24]

Why?

[@jonathanfarmer7109]

@@AI-Records24 EES and ETIAS

[@ClaireGray96]

How long on the actual Eurotunnel?

[@londonwalker3362]

Approx. 30-35 minutes, but you should check in 1-2 hours before your departure time.

[@ClaireGray96]

Thank you

[@doctornanban6494]

Is it cheaper than the ferry?

[@londonwalker3362]

Not sure tbh. Eurotunnel price really varies depending on when to book and depart.

[@1721steven]

Depends on which. We have just compared both for our holiday and both were around £120, but that is dependant on what times you book and how far in advance.

[@Butlerbob]

Good and especially educational video on how to drive onto the train to Calais with a passenger car with or without a trailer/caravan.
I myself have been able to do that for several years in a row, sometimes 3 times a week with a truck/Lorrie, which is a completely different story, ha ha, so as a driver you are not allowed to stay in your cabin, in contrast to passenger car transport.
Here is a short impression of how I rode onto the train at the time, if the link can remain for a while, I don't want to hijack any viewers or something like that. that is not the intention, but this gives a different view of transport through the tunnel from Folkesone to Calais and vice versa.
czcams.com/video/t3Bar_zscHk/video.html

[@smart_travelers]

Thanks for sharing. This really helps first-time travelers to the Eurotunnel. I also found below video very useful:
czcams.com/video/-25FLLeaxZI/video.html

[@RECHARGED77]

instructions unclear im now sinking to the bottom of the british channel

[@londonwalker3362]

Sorry to hear that. Maybe because you had too much fine wine? :-P

[@SeattlesWalker]

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