Safe & Secure Booking
Channel Tunnel Deals
How to find the Best Channel Tunnel Deals
Before you find the best deals, decide whether you need the Eurotunnel (with the car, van or motorbike) or Eurostar (passenger only) train.
Journeys by Car across the Channel
Eurotunnel operate the car trains through the Channel Tunnel, between Folkestone (near Dover) and Calais. Journey times take 35 minutes. It is not possible to drive your car through the Channel Tunnel - you must board the Eurotunnel car train.
There are 2 main Channel Tunnel tickets to choose from when you take the Channel Tunnel train and want the best fares.
Standard tickets - with set travel times Overnight tickets - for short stay trips Prices start at £44 return for an Overnight ticket, and £49 Standard single. Book Eurotunnel tickets here...
To get the best deals, there are 2 simple rules:
Mix and Match Ferry and Tunnel Tickets
Ferry fares are cheaper than Channel Tunnel fares, for example P&O and SeaFrance ferry fares start at around £29 for a single trip, and Norfolkline at just £19 (note that these fares are limited to just a few tickets per crossing).
It is possible to mix and match ferry and tunnel tickets. Use our ferry and tunnel comparison here to find the best single ferry and tunnel ticket prices. That way you can compare all Channel crossing prices in one go and find the right ticket and journey for your needs. Perhaps plan a slower (but cheaper) outward journey by ferry with a faster return using the Channel tunnel. This way the price will balance out and your journey needn't be expensive at all!
Journeys without the car
If you are travelling without the car, then the best option is to go by Eurostar train direct from central London, or Ashford or Ebbsfleet. Eurostar run the passenger services, with amazingly quick journey times (just over 2 hours from London to Paris). Plus, the trains travel from and to the centre of the cities, so no airport transfer, or lengthy airport check-in times.
There are 3 fare types available
Visit the official Eurostar web site to get the best choice and prices for Eurostar fares
How to get the best Eurostar fares
To find the cheapest price and the cheap tickets, you will need to look for a few things when booking your Eurostar train ticket:
Visit the official Eurostar web site to get the best choice and prices for Eurostar fares
Channel Tunnel Deals - Eurotunnel by Car and Motorbike
How to find the Best Channel Tunnel Deals when going by car
There are lots of channel tunnel ticket options to choose from when you take the Channel Tunnel train. But there is one simple rule: Always book in advance or travel at a quieter time to get the best deals
Channel tunnel tickets
Eurotunnel Standard Fare
The Standard fare for the Channel Tunnel starts at £49 for a single trip, £98 for a return. The £49 price is available for the off peak times - usually 10pm to 6am - and only if you book well in advance. Booking closer to your time of travel, and travelling at busy, peak times means your tickets become more expensive.
Overnight Fares
These are the cheapest fares offered by Eurotunnel, at £44 per car return. As the name suggests, the tickets are specifically for an outward and return journey with 1 overnight stay in France in between. These tickets cannot be used as "single" fares.
Any Extras?
There are no annoying hidden costs in the prices for the Channel Tunnel. Tax is included in the price, as is ALL the luggage. Remember, unless you are buying a ticket specifically for cyclists or foot passengers, the price of your ticket is per car, no matter how many people or how much luggage. Perfect for taking all your ski, cycling, surfing, golfing or camping equipment. And perfect for taking a group of friends or all the family.
Compare Prices - Find the best prices for your Cross Channel Journey
We compare all cross channel operators - Tunnel and Ferry - to find you the cheapest tickets and fares. Click here to compare cross channel prices...
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |