How far is it from England to Channel Tunnel?

The distance between England and Channel Tunnel is 142 km.

How do I travel from England to Channel Tunnel without a car?

The best way to get from England to Channel Tunnel without a car is to train and travel which takes 2h 13m and costs .

How long does it take to get from England to Channel Tunnel?

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from England to Channel Tunnel, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Channel Tunnel?

There are 712+ hotels available in Channel Tunnel.

England to Channel Tunnel - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from England to Channel Tunnel by train, unknown, bus, car, or car train

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Train, travel
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1. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Dover PrioryLondon Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
2. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnel
2h 13m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal1710 / ...
2. Walk from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Channel Tunnel
2h 56m
Drive, Eurotunnel, travel
1. Drive from London to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Walk from Calais-Fréthun to Channel Tunnel
2h 28m
Train, travel via London St Pancras International
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover PriorySt Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnel
2h 41m
Bus, travel via New Cross Gate Station
1. Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to Pencester Road007
2. Walk from Pencester Road to Channel Tunnel
4h 59m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 142.2 km
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between England and Channel Tunnel, France?

There is no direct connection from England to Channel Tunnel. However, you can take the train to Dover Priory then travel to Channel Tunnel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to Channel Tunnel via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, and Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal in around 2h 56m.

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