About Folkestone Eurotunnel

Folkestone is located in Kent on the South East coast of England next to the Straits of Dover and is a resort town with excellent links to London and Europe. Folkestone is the home of the Eurotunnel passenger terminal taking freight vehicles, cars, and foot passengers via the Channel Tunnel to France (Calais / Coquelles).

Eurotunnel manages the infrastructure of the Channel Tunnel and operates accompanied truck shuttle and passenger shuttle (car and coach) services between Folkestone, UK and Coquelles, France. Eurotunnel is market leader for cross-Channel travel. Eurotunnel also earns toll revenue from other train operators (Eurostar for rail passengers, and EWS and SNCF for rail freight) which use the Tunnel.

Getting to Folkestone Eurotunnel

Getting to Folkestone Eurotunnel port by Car:

The Eurotunnel terminal at Folkestone is conveniently located at Junction 11A on the M20. From south London expect a journey time of 1 hour, and 30 minutes

Getting to Folkestone Eurotunnel port by Bus:

National Express run services to Folkestone from all over the UK via London.

Getting to Folkestone Eurotunnel port by Rail:

Trains run on a regular basis from London Charing Cross to Folkestone. Trains also run from Dover to Folkestone daily.

Services in Folkestone Terminal:

Eurotunnel Information Office, Tourist Information Centre, Fast Food Restaurant, Newsagents, Bureau de Change, Toilets, Telephones, High street shops, Rest area (open 24 Hours), Club Lounge.

Folkestone Eurotunnel Crossing frequency: Up to 53 crossings daily

Source: www.AFerry.to