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How to get fromEngland to Channel Tunnelby train, unknown, bus, car, or car train

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There are 5 ways to get from England 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 Charing Cross to Dover Priorytrain train London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
    2. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    2h 13m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus N380 / ...
    2. Walk from Dover to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    3h 39m

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel, travel

    1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Walk from Calais-Fréthun to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    2h 29m

  4. Train, travel via London St Pancras International

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
    2. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    2h 28m

  5. Line 453 bus, bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to New Cross Gate Stationbus bus 453 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to Pencester Roadbus bus 007
    3. Walk from Pencester Road to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    5h 8m

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  • Distance: 142.3 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 in around 3h 39m.

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