Eurostar and Eurotunnel

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Eurostar is a quick and easy way to travel between the UK and continental Europe via the Channel Tunnel. Travel in style and comfort and avoid the hassle of airports with the Eurostar high-speed rail service, which is frequent and affordable.

Eurostar is the high-speed passenger train linking the UK with the rest of Europe. Travel from St Pancras International to the heart of Paris in just 2hrs 15, or the centre of Brussels in only 1hr51. Eurostar travels at 186mph on the UK’s first high-speed rail line, and carries over 7million passengers each year to and from London and the two stations in Kent (Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International).

Euro Tunnel

Eurotunnel provides high-speed car, coach and freight services via the Channel Tunnel between Coquelles (Calais) and Folkestone. Folkestone has good access to the motorway network and London. The approximate channel crossing time is 35 minutes. Return fares start at around £100 per car.