Do you sit in your car on Eurostar?

Can You Take Your Car on the Eurostar?

Thinking of driving your car onto a Eurostar train and gliding effortlessly through the Channel Tunnel? Unfortunately, that's not an option. Eurostar trains are designed solely for passenger transport and don't have the capacity to accommodate vehicles. While the sleek, high-speed trains whisk passengers between London, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and other European destinations, your car will have to make the journey via a different route.

So, how do you get your car across the English Channel? The answer is the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle. This service operates alongside the Eurostar, utilizing the same Channel Tunnel, but with a very different purpose. Instead of carrying passengers in comfortable carriages, Le Shuttle transports vehicles – cars, motorcycles, campervans, and even coaches – on specially designed double-decker trains.

This means you drive your vehicle onto the Le Shuttle train at the Folkestone terminal (UK) or the Calais terminal (France). You remain in your vehicle for the short 35-minute crossing, and then simply drive off at the other end. It's a straightforward and convenient alternative for those wanting to travel with their vehicle between the UK and mainland Europe.

While you can't enjoy the Eurostar experience with your car, the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle provides a practical and efficient solution for car travel between the two sides of the Channel. So, if you’re planning a European road trip, remember to book your Le Shuttle crossing instead of expecting to drive onto a Eurostar.