Eurotunnel Routes Information

Eurotunnel operates underground trains and provides one of the fastest and effortless ways of reaching Europe from the UK. With up to 53 daily channel crossings and a crossing duration of only 35 minutes, it makes 'Le Shuttle' Eurotunnel service the fastest route to Calais. Travelling the 31 miles across the Channel cannot be done any faster than this and without the seas to contend with, a smoother crossing cannot be had.

Eurotunnels fares structures also offers great value, providing cheaper fares if you plan ahead and travel at off peak times. With no fuel supplements and no luggage restrictions, Eurotunnel is the hassle-free way to travel to and from the United Kingdom from mainland Europe.

Traffic News for 2007

Eurotunnel saw growth in its main traffic through the Channel Tunnel: during 2007 Eurotunnel’s Shuttles transported 1,414,709 trucks (+9%) and 2,141,573 cars** (+6%) and Eurostar carried 8,260,980 passengers between London, Paris and Brussels (+5%).

Eurotunnel considers that this improvement in traffic numbers is proof that its millions of customers appreciate the Group's efforts to improve the quality of its service and its environmentally friendly transport system.