The quickest way across the Channel, but not as pleasurable as a break on the ferry (provided the seas are calm). You pay for the convenience, and although fares as low as £49 are advertised, I've never been able to get anything as low as this. At peak times you'll pay from £150 to £300 for a return with your car, and maybe £400 if you want flexi-times. These days, the ferry companies have upped their act and the RORO procedure has been cut to a matter of minutes, to compete with the 35-minute Tunnel crossing. If you get there early, there's no avoiding being shepherded into the Shopping Zone, where W.H.Smith, Burger King and all the usual suspects lay in wait for you. The Duty-Free on the UK side is that in name only, and you'd have to be slightly potty to buy here when La France is just minutes away. Nevertheless, the speed with which you get across to France is amazing, and the loading on and off is slick and efficient. The crossing is not for the claustrophobic, however. It was with Eurotunnel that I escorted Uncle Dick on his "Bucket List" trip to Paris: http://www.qype.co.uk/lists/317758-John-Richard-Hurst read more

I like the quick service to France. What I miss is the walking around a ferry eating/drinking plus people watching. But what a gem! I've only used the tunnel while traveling with Eurolines coaches. It seems a simple system to get on board. Lots of people didn't realised the train was moving its such a smooth journey. read more

Eurotunnel Services - Travel Services Near Me - Folkestone, KEN

This is a brilliant way to go to France. 35 minutes each way is all it takes. Think of all that extra site seeing and shopping time you get! You have a shopping centre before you embark on your journey where you can get duty free, some bits too eat, and souveniers. Once in France you can drive straight to Citi Europe where they have all sorts of shops like Zara (clothes shop) Marian (beauty shop) and a big mall where you can get literally anything. It is cheaper and quicker then most other routes read more

If you're thinking of embarking on a trip across the channel to France, this is by far the quickest way to go - 35 minutes and you are there. If, however, you like people watching, having something to eat, sitting on the deck on a pleasant day, etc, then you need to opt for the ferry and the longer journey time. Personally, I would rather get there quicker and am happy to sit in the car with a coffee and newspaper and then be on our way. Prices can be very variable so you need to play around a bit with timings to get their advertised price of £49 return. If you don't, you could end up with some really steep prices. read more

I have used Eurotunnel 5 or 6 times to cross the channel. I have always found the services to be quick, efficient and value for money, but only if you are aware of a number of tips to save time and money. The best crossings to take are those early morning and late evening, as you get the best saving price on them - typically only £39 each way. Granted this is not the cheapest way to cross the channel you can get across for less on the ferry, but it is the quickest and easiest in my opinion. The only negative thing I would say is that when we did have a delay it took a long time waiting at Calais to come through and there is not a lot to do at the terminal. read more

Easiest way to get across the channel. Doesn't feel like you are hardly moving and then ping, you're in France! Some good deals to be had if you book in advance. read more

We have travelled by Eurotunnel twice now, both times without a few problems. It can be a bit confusing getting to the train from the car park as both times we went a lot of the signals werre not working. I would also not advise going in the summer, on our way back from France it was about 26 degrees outside but roasting inside the train. We found it to be a very quick alternative to the ferry (even though it costs a lot more!) and don't know if we could go back travelling on the slow ferry. read more

My wife was treated like dirt by a french female at the Pet Control Centre over a mix up with a pet passport. It wasn't my wife's fault, the Vet messed things up. Who do these french think they are? we won the war for them and they treat us British like dirt. Because of that incident my wife endured by that french ignoramus, I will never travel travel down that french hole. Any British person worth their salt would travel by ferry for £30 that's what we British have always done. Why would anyone want to pay up to £400 to go through a hole under the sea. read more

The only way to travel to France in my opinion. 35 minutes and your there, They aren't to fussed if you are late as they just pop you into another slot which is always good to know. They do some good offers on day trips for Booze cruises to! Nice shops to walk around at the terminals. Quite boring when you are actually are on the train as you either stay in the car or walk to the loo! read more

I have travelled many times by the Eurotunnel and the service is great. The trains have never been late. We have a crossing arranged around christmas and due to the fire they moved our trip to two hours later which meant that we could not travel. I called them explained the suituation, with no problems move me to a 5 times more expencive crossing at no extra charge. The pricing is not much different to the ferry but with the 2 hour check in ever side you can easy arrive and no waiting. I would recommend Eurotunnel over all other travel into France. read more

Do NOT under any circumstances turn up without a booking unless you want to be hit with phenomenal crossing charges which are not advertised. I used the service for the first time on 28 Feb 2010 (booking made 24 hrs earlier on 270210 at Calais) as I had to return to UK urgently for emergency medical treatment for my wife and I had a dog with me. While I was pleased with the speed of the actual crossing, I was very surprised at what appeared to be inordinately expensive costs, i.e for a motorhome with 2 adults and 1 dog I was charged 272 Euros (one way). On checking on my return home I found that the highest advertised fare appears to be £161 plus £30 for a pet. Eurotunnel later advised me "Our prices are now based upon the demands on our service. By making your booking just one day in advance, the fare was at a higher rate than had you been able to book further ahead. The fare included EUR46 for the Pet Checks". This particular crossing ended up costing me £256 (£65 dearer than the maximum advertised fares) OUCH !!! read more