Eurotunnel Direct services run from Paris and Bruxelles to London Waterloo.
Journey time is currently three and a half hours city to city.
The tunnel will not be the cheapest option but can be an exciting part of your journey. Over 20 miles long, the tunnel has been planned since Napoleon's time. To find out more read our special Eurostar Prices feature. For some ferries will be their first choice, for others there is no alternative. Good news is ferries are now modern, safe and offer many amenities.