Channel Tunnel ??
May 1st 2008, 1:53 pm
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Channel Tunnel ??
Okay, now I'm going to be really thick! Has anyone travelled through the tunnel by car? If so, do you stay in the car for the duration of the trip? Do you drive your car onto a train-type thing? If anyone stops laughing long enough I'd appreciate the odd reply
Oh yes, how long does it take and how often does it run.
Oh yes, how long does it take and how often does it run.
May 1st 2008, 1:57 pm
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You drive your car onto the train. You can get out when its going , to visit toilets etc but there really isn't much point. Not like there is a view or anything!!!
it takes about 35 minutes , as for frequency it has been a while since i went but anyhting from 2 to 4 an hour I believe.
They are pretty ggod at letting you on to earlier trains if there is room.
Oh I miss our shopping trips to France !!
it takes about 35 minutes , as for frequency it has been a while since i went but anyhting from 2 to 4 an hour I believe.
They are pretty ggod at letting you on to earlier trains if there is room.
Oh I miss our shopping trips to France !!
May 1st 2008, 2:06 pm
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Its wierd as you dont even realise you are moving at first
May 1st 2008, 3:12 pm
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Re: Channel Tunnel ??
[QUOTE=JnK;6292985]Okay, now I'm going to be really thick! Has anyone travelled through the tunnel by car? If so, do you stay in the car for the duration of the trip? Do you drive your car onto a train-type thing? If anyone stops laughing long enough I'd appreciate the odd reply Oh yes, how long does it take and how often does it run.[/QUO
when we took our friends children they were scared to go onto the train and go under the water..then cried because they didnt see any mermaids or octupi..You cant win...
i live about 13minutes away from the tunnel..and we can be in france at carrforre or sainsburies 45 mins after leaving home...it is cheaper to travel in the evenings..dearer first thing in the morning...
we love it..drive on...sit and chat on the train or read a book and then drive off..sometimes your car gets stopped and searched..but thats part of travelling safely nowadays.
hope you enjoy it..
carole
Oh yes, how long does it take and how often does it run.[/QUOwhen we took our friends children they were scared to go onto the train and go under the water..then cried because they didnt see any mermaids or octupi..You cant win...
i live about 13minutes away from the tunnel..and we can be in france at carrforre or sainsburies 45 mins after leaving home...it is cheaper to travel in the evenings..dearer first thing in the morning...
we love it..drive on...sit and chat on the train or read a book and then drive off..sometimes your car gets stopped and searched..but thats part of travelling safely nowadays.
hope you enjoy it..
carole
May 1st 2008, 3:57 pm
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Thanks to everybody, I now don't feel so stupid. 
May 1st 2008, 10:32 pm
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Okay, now I'm going to be really thick! Has anyone travelled through the tunnel by car? If so, do you stay in the car for the duration of the trip? Do you drive your car onto a train-type thing? If anyone stops laughing long enough I'd appreciate the odd reply Oh yes, how long does it take and how often does it run.
Oh yes, how long does it take and how often does it run.It takes obout 30 mins and the trains run about every 30 mins. When you get off the train in France, turn right for Spain
May 2nd 2008, 9:00 am
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Thanks all, now I feel much better informed. 
