Can you drive through the Channel tunnel?

It is not possible to drive a car or motorcycle through the Channel Tunnel. Instead, motorists must drive onto the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle train, which boards at the Channel Tunnel terminals in Folkestone and Calais.

Is there a tunnel under the Strait of Dover?

The Channel Tunnel or Chunnel is a 50km-long undersea rail tunnel below the Strait of Dover in the English Channel. It is one of the longest underwater tunnels in the world and connects Folkestone in Kent, UK, with Coquelles in Pas-de-Calais, France.

How far under the seabed is the Channel tunnel?

The Channel Tunnel is the longest undersea tunnel in the world: its section under the sea is 38km long. It is actually composed of three tunnels, each 50km long, bored at an average 40m below the sea bed. They link Folkestone (Kent) to Coquelles (Pas-de-Calais).

How much does it cost to drive through the Channel tunnel?

Day trip and overnight tickets from just £31+* per vehicle each way, subject to availability. Whether you are driving to the Continent for business or pleasure, we have a range of channel tunnel tickets and fares to suit your travel needs and budget. All Chunnel ticket prices include your vehicle and up to 9 passengers …

What is the longest underwater tunnel?

Seikan Tunnel
Connecting the Japanese islands of Honshu and Hokkaido via the Tsugaru Strait, Seikan Tunnel lies 790 ft below sea level and is the longest tunnel in the world with an undersea passage.

Can you see France from Dover?

On a clean sun-filled day you can see France from Dover. Its a nice shore with a pebble beach. From there, we can see the cliffs which contribute to a great view. Dover Castle is also not far and can be seen.

How many workers died building the Channel Tunnel?

Ten workers
At the height of construction, 13,000 people were employed. Ten workers – eight of them British – were killed building the tunnel.

When is the last ferry from Dover to Dunkirk?

What time does the last ferry from Dover to Dunkirk leave? The last ferry from Dover to Dunkirk leaves at 23:59 with DFDS. Times may vary depending on the time of year.

Is the tunnel at White Cliffs of Dover open?

Due to the remote location we are unable to accept payments by card. You can check the availablity of tunnel tickets by asking in the White Cliffs Visitor Centre, before walking to the tunnel entrance. The opening times of the tunnels varies through the year. Please check if the tunnels are open before your visit.

What was the history of the Dunkirk evacuation?

Discover the story behind the Dunkirk evacuation of May 1940, partly through the voices of those who lived through it. See historical footage of action in Dover Harbour and Straits shot from the White Cliffs, and then look out from the tunnels to see a near-identical view today.

Where is the port of Dunkirk in France?

Dunkirk Ferry Port is situated across the Channel from Dover on the coast of northern France. The Port of Dunkirk is France’s third largest port, because it is conveniently located between London, Brussels and Paris.