Is there customs on the Channel Tunnel?
Remember that at Eurotunnel we don’t have ‘red’ customs channels, so you’ll need to declare in advance. If you have more than your allowance, please click here to make a declaration online.
Do you go through customs on Eurostar?
When travelling from Paris or Brussels to London on the Eurostar, you pass through UK Customs on arrival at St Pancras. You walk through the Customs Inspection area. Most people are simply allowed to walk through the “Green Channel” unhindered as the customs officers look on.
Do you stay in your car on the Channel Tunnel?
You and your pets stay in your vehicle throughout the journey – sit back and relax to get through the Eurotunnel, it only takes 35 minutes to cross.
How fast does the Chunnel train go?
Trains reach a top speed of 186 miles per hour and offer three classes of service. The journey time between London and Paris is a mere two hours and 16 minutes.
What are some interesting facts about the Chunnel?
Thanks to the Chunnel, the trip now takes 35 minutes and carries nearly 50,000 people daily. In honor of its 21st birthday today, here are a few facts about the modern engineering marvel. 1. One engineer was way ahead of the curve—about two centuries ahead.
How long does it take to travel on the Chunnel?
Thanks to the Chunnel, the trip now takes 35 minutes and carries nearly 50,000 people daily. In honor of its 21st birthday today, here are a few facts about the modern engineering marvel.
Are there any issues with the Chunnel tunnel?
The Chunnel occasionally causes immigration issues. In 2008, four men managed to gain access through the French side of the tunnel and walked a few miles before a train driver spotted them and alerted the police. 10. One of the 580-ton machines used to drill the Chunnel was sold on eBay for £39,999 in 2004.
Do you need customs clearance to use Eurotunnel Le Shuttle?
All goods destined for or originating from a non-EU country will require UK customs clearance, which is a compulsory process which all drivers will be required to comply with in order to use the Eurotunnel le shuttle. What UK customs clearance will I need?