Chunnel Information
Chunnel is the moniker used to refer to the English Channel underwater tunnel that connects England to France. Since its inception, the Chunnel has made travel between these two countries easy and popular. Passengers not bringing vehicles on their trip can travel through the Chunnel by Eurostar train; Eurotunnel provides train service for passengers traveling with cars. The Chunnel journey is fast and links hub stations that offer limitless options to continue travel throughout Europe.
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History
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Digging to build the Chunnel began in 1987, and the first Eurostar train made its initial voyage from London's Waterloo Station to Paris in 1994. Since then, the Chunnel train lines have changed their England origin to London's St. Pancras International station, a more central location that offers more connecting train lines to other destinations, according to Eurostar.com.
Destinations
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According to Chunnel.org, Eurostar trains run from St. Pancras, Ashford and Ebbsfleet stations in England to Paris Gare du Nord, Eurodisney and Lille, France, as well as Brussels, Belgium. For travelers with vehicles, Eurotunnel travel originates in Folkestone, in the south of England, and ends in Calais.
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Journey
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Chunnel transportation is reliable as far as the weather is concerned. The Eurostar trip from London to Paris lasts 2 hours, 15 minutes, and departures are several times a day. From Folkestone to Calais, the Eurotunnel delivers passengers and their cars, motorbikes or other vehicles in 35 minutes. Eurotunnel passengers can choose to stay in their cars or walk around during the journey.
Costs
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Eurostar ticket prices begin at 55 pounds (GBP) for a return ticket, as of 2010. Eurotunnel tickets begin at GBP 49, including vehicle, and are priced per vehicle. Tickets for both services are likely to be cheaper if booked in advance, according to Chunnel.org.
Eco-friendly
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The high-speed Chunnel trains emit only a tenth of the carbon dioxide emissions of air travel, according to Eurostar. Riding Eurostar and Eurotunnel trains is a carbon-neutral activity.
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