Passengers generally travel with their vehicles. Heavy goods vehicles are carried on special wagons with a separate passenger coach for the drivers. Terminals and shuttles are well-equipped for disabled passengers. Passenger Terminal buildings contain restaurants, bureaux de change and other amenities. The journey through the tunnel takes approximately 35 minutes.
Services run every day of the year.
Motorists pass through customs and immigration before they board, with no further checks on arrival. Fares are charged according to length of stay and time of year. Lower rates apply to motorcycles. There are also many promotional deals available, especially outside the peak holiday seasons. Tickets may be purchased in advance from travel agents, or from Eurotunnel Customer Services in France or the UK with a credit card.