Can you be a foot passenger on the Eurotunnel?
Can you be a foot passenger on the Eurotunnel?
Can you be a foot passenger on Eurotunnel? At Eurotunnel we can only allow you to travel in a vehicle – be that your own or as part of a coach trip. If you don’t need or want to drive your vehicle for your trip, you can travel as a foot passenger on Eurostar.
Does Eurostar take foot passengers?
Foot passengers can travel with Eurostar, between our UK stations (London St Pancras International, Ebbsfleet International in north Kent, or Ashford International in south Kent) and our stations on the continent .
Has anyone walked the Channel tunnel?
A Sudanese man who walked the 31-mile distance from France and was subsequently granted asylum in the UK received a nine-month sentence for obstruction in June 2016. Abdul Haroun walked free despite his prison term because of the length of time that he had already spent in custody.
Can you travel on the Eurotunnel without a vehicle?
You can use the tunnel as a ‘foot passenger’ but you cant just turn up and walk on so to speak as there is no specific provision on board the vehicle carrying trains for foot passengers. However, you can travel through the tunnel as a ‘foot passenger’ using public transport.
How much is a ticket to the Eurotunnel?
Eurotunnel Le Shuttle tickets and fares. Prices from £30+ per car, each way. Whether you are driving to the Continent for business or pleasure, we have a range of tickets and fares to suit your travel needs and budget.
Do you need Eurostar to use Eurotunnel Le Shuttle?
If you wish to travel on the Channel Tunnel as a foot passenger you will need to use the Eurostar passenger train service. Compare Eurotunnel Le Shuttle crossings using our fare search tool or get direct prices from the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle website.
Where does the Eurotunnel tunnel cross the channel?
The Eurotunnel is a fast transport system to the English coast. The tunnel crosses under the Channel between Coquelles near the French port of Calais and Folkestone in the English county of Kent. The rail service has been operational since the end of 1994.
Where is the Eurotunnel from London to Folkestone?
The tunnel crosses under the Channel between Coquelles near the French port of Calais and Folkestone in the English county of Kent. The rail service has been operational since the end of 1994. The Eurotunnel terminal at Folkestone is conveniently located at Junction 11A on the M20. From south London expect a journey time of 1 hour, and 30 minutes.