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How to get fromWaterloo Station to Channel Tunnelby train, unknown, bus, car or car train

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

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Dover PriorytrainLondon Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
    2. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
    2h 14m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminalbus1710 / ...
    2. Walk from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Channel Tunnelunknown
    3h 21m

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel, travel

    1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Walk from Calais-Fréthun to Channel Tunnelunknown
    2h 26m

  4. Train, travel via London St Pancras International

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover PriorytrainSt Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
    2. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
    2h 43m

  5. Bus, travel via New Cross Gate Station

    1. Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to Pencester Roadbus007
    2. Walk from Pencester Road to Channel Tunnelunknown
    4h 50m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Channel Tunnel, France?

There is no direct connection from Waterloo Station to Channel Tunnel. However, you can walk to London Waterloo East, take the train to Dover Priory, then travel to Channel Tunnel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd to Channel Tunnel via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, and Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal in around 3h 21m.

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