The LeShuttle Experience
Drive to France in 35 minutes
LeShuttle, formerly known as Eurotunnel Le Shuttle, is a unique, convenient and quick way to travel between the UK and France. You'll travel between our two international terminals via a shuttle that carries your car under the channel, in a journey time of just 35 minutes.
Getting to LeShuttle by car
LeShuttle makes travelling through the Channel Tunnel incredibly easy. There are no luggage restrictions, your ticket is for your vehicle, and up to 9 people can travel on one ticket. Your adventure starts with your journey to our terminals.
Our UK terminal is in Folkestone, Kent. It's an easy drive from London, just 2 hours by car. Our European terminal is in Calais, France, just 3 hours from Paris. Both terminals are well signposted, so there's no stress finding your way on the day.
Travel to France in the comfort of your own car
The journey from Folkestone to Calais on LeShuttle takes just 35 minutes, and you'll stay in the comfort of your vehicle for the ride. That's enough time to get out of your car to stretch your legs, and tuck into any snacks and refreshments you have with you or bought at one of our terminals. We don't take just cars either - if you are travelling on a motorcycle, in a motorhome, van or campervan, or even on a bicycle, there's space for you on board.
If you are travelling with pets, they can stay with you for the whole journey too!
Travelling with LeShuttle across the Channel is also the most environmentally friendly way to do so. A car crossing the Channel emits 52 times less carbon emissions than by ferry. Plus, if you have an electric vehicle, we have charging points at both our terminals.
Faster than a ferry, greener than a plane.
Drive on, relax, drive off
It’s easy to load your car on the shuttle. At the terminal, you'll see signs, lanes and people guiding you on board. Cars are usually loaded onto the double deck portion of the shuttle – so you may need to drive up a ramp. Our single deck carriages are for larger vehicles like motorhomes, coaches and campervans. Then sit back, relax and after 35 minutes, head off on your next adventure. Join us for road trip ready tunes and the latest travel information on our departures. Choose your direction of travel to tune in for the latest travel information with the LeShuttle Radio.
Award-winning travel for pets
We love pets here at LeShuttle and we want to make sure your furry friends have the best possible journey when they travel with us.
We're proud to have carried more than 4 million happy pets since 2000, and every day we see lots of families with pets, especially dogs, travelling to and from the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and beyond.
Find out more about what you need to do to get your pets ready for their big adventure across the Channel with LeShuttle.
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Pet exercise areas
Our dedicated terminal spaces are covered with paw-friendly astro-turf so your pet can get some last minute exercise before heading on board.
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Air-conditioned pet receptionFind out more
You and your pet can stay calm, cool and collected in our air-conditioned reception area.
We're with you at every step
After your booking we make sure you have all the information you need to make the most of your trip. You can follow travel updates here, and we recommend you download our app that shows travel alerts and live departure times on the day.
*Terms and Conditions
Spring Sale Terms and Conditions
The sale 20% discount offer ‘Offer’ is only valid for new bookings made through a LeShuttle Account online and in advance, in accordance with these terms, using the promotional code provided to the LeShuttle Account holder, made in the name of the LeShuttle Account holder using the email address associated with their LeShuttle Account Bookings made through a LeShuttle Account are for the travelling account holder only and cannot be transferred to another person or account.
1.1 Offer available to LeShuttle account holders, from 00:01 28 March 2025 until 23:59 on 03 April 2025 (CET).
1.2 Offer only applicable to online bookings made via a LeShuttle account for travel between Folkestone and Calais, or Calais and Folkestone.
1.3 Offer only valid for tickets (see 1.3-1.9 for ticket exclusions) booked between 28 March 2025 and 03 April 2025, for travel between 01 April 2025 until 30 June 2025, excluding travel on and between the following dates:
- 1.3.1 From Folkestone to Calais: Discount not valid for travel from 0h00 to 15h59 for travel on 04 April, 05 April, 23 May, 24 May 2025
- 1.3.2 From Calais to Folkestone: Discount not valid for travel from 12h00 to 23h59 for travel on 12 April, 21 April, 31 May, 01 June, 16 June 2025
1.4 Offer not valid for Flexiplus bookings, or bookings made through third parties.
1.5 Offer cannot be used retrospectively or in conjunction with any other offer or discount.
1.6 Offer not available when using Tesco vouchers or gift vouchers as part or full payment.
1.7 Offer / discount is not applicable to pet travel, insurance products or services,the amendment or cancellation fee.
1.8 Prices vary depending on ticket type, time of booking, day and time of travel, vehicle type and any accessories.
1.9 This offer and bookings made in accordance with it are not transferable or amendable. Bookings cannot be transferred between LeShuttle accounts or to other people.
Full Spring Sale terms and conditions are available here.