LeShuttle is a passenger rail shuttle service through the Eurotunnel, connecting Folkestone (UK) and Coquelles/Calais (France). The service was launched along with the tunnel and has become the fastest way to get to the continent without leaving your car. The crossing takes about 35 minutes, and loading and unloading are organized on a drive-on/drive-off basis. LeShuttle is aimed at drivers of cars, SUVs, vans, and motorhomes, as well as travelers with pets, cyclists, and trailers. During peak periods, the company operates up to four departures per hour, making the route predictable even for short trips.
Company Advantages
The main advantage of LeShuttle is speed and convenience: there is no sea sickness or weather delays, passengers stay in their car, and luggage travels with them without the restrictions typical of air travel. Fare options allow you to choose the flexibility for your needs: Standard—the best balance of price and conditions; Standard Refundable—with enhanced refundability; Flexiplus—priority loading, flexible departure time changes on the day of travel, and lounge access. Separate check-in lanes are provided for high/long vehicles, motorcycles, cars with trailers, and motorhomes. At the terminals, fuel, shops, cafes, sanitary facilities, children's rooms, and EV infrastructure are available (exact services depend on the location and opening hours).
Online check-in takes minutes, and on the day of departure, you just need to arrive at the terminal in advance (usually 45–60 minutes before the chosen slot, with an extended window for Flexiplus). Traveling with pets goes through a specialized Pet Reception: documents, chip, and vaccinations are checked; there are pet exercise areas at the terminals.
Promotions on the Official Website
The website regularly publishes offers for different travel scenarios.
- Day Trip & Overnight: special fares for one-day trips or overnight stays with a return the next day; optimal for shopping in France or short visits.
- Short Stay Saver: favorable prices for short trips of 2–5 days with early booking.
- Frequent Traveller: packages of a fixed number of trips within 12 months with a reduced price per crossing and priority access to slots on peak dates.
- Flexiplus Promotions: seasonal discounts or bonuses on the flexible fare (e.g., discounted upgrades in the off-season).
- Seasonal Events: themed campaigns for summer holidays, Christmas markets, and the ski season with a selection of dates at low fares.
- Black Friday/Cyber Week: limited windows with the lowest prices on standardized routes or upgrades to more flexible fares.
How to Apply a Eurotunnel LeShuttle Promo Code
A promo code is entered during booking. After selecting the route, dates, and vehicle type, at the "Basket/Checkout" step in the block with the total amount, there is a "Promo/Promotion code" field. Enter the code in Latin letters, click Apply, and make sure the discount is applied before payment. Pay attention to the conditions: most codes are tied to specific dates, vehicle classes (car/high/with trailer), trip duration, and do not apply during peak periods. If a promotion or Frequent Traveller package is active in the cart, codes generally do not stack.
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Conclusion
LeShuttle combines speed, predictability, and the comfort of traveling "on your own wheels": without getting out of the car, with no luggage limits, and with clear time slots. A wide range of fares, Pet Reception, EV options at the terminals, and frequent promotions for different scenarios make the service a practical choice for families, road trippers, and business travel. With early booking and the use of promo codes/special fares, crossing the English Channel becomes not only fast but also economical.
