Travelling to France
The Channel Tunnel
There are 2 means of crossing the channel tunnel:
The Shuttle which is a car-carrying service operated by Eurotunnel which runs from Folkestone to Calais Frethun – it currently offers three services per hour. More info..
The passenger service train, known as Eurostar, departs from Kings Cross International or Ashford International or Ebbsfleet. Most trains run direct to Paris with the exception of some services which stop at Calais Frethun. More info..
Crossing the Channel by Ferry
There are a number of ferry companies offering several routes between the UK and continental ports. Amongst them are Stena Sealink, P&O, Brittany Ferries. More info..
Arriving by Air
France is served by nearly all international airlines. The main British airlines with regular flights to France are British Airways and British Midlands and a number of no frills airlines. The main French airline is Air France.
The two main airports in Paris are Paris Charles De Gaule/Roissy (CDG) and Orly Airport More info..
