In our 2018 Euro Trip we travelled to France from Black Horse Farm Caravan and Motorhome Club Site via the Eurotunnel or le Shuttle and this video diary is a look at the arrival, checking in, passport control, checking the gas bottles, boarding the train and arriving in France. The Tunnel crossing in 2018 was around £230 return. The train journey is 35 minutes. As this was filmed in September 2018 the cost will be different now. Also it depends when you travel, your type of vehicle and how many passengers and dogs etc. The up to date prices are on the EuroTunnel web site on the Tickets and Fares page. We booked the tickets in advance. We did do a video review of all the costs on the tour here kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJuZhJ2PlKpmesU
@rinkudhanju99253 жыл бұрын
France
@nickhardy83003 жыл бұрын
Hi I am from Berlin but left in 1955. We live outside Houston and we are also RV people. Have travel all over the states. Hardy
@petemountford69313 жыл бұрын
Fascinating! I've been curious about the tunnel for years. Superb filming etc and most informative.
@JPER-cv2lq3 жыл бұрын
@@nickhardy8300 ; Interesting My family left Esens Germany in 1956 for California across the Atlantic. My daughter lives in Flower Mound Texas Today is May 26, 2021.
@JPER-cv2lq3 жыл бұрын
@@aloysiusflartey6122; yes no eatery just restrooms . watch more videos. happy trails .
@steves46394 жыл бұрын
wow...the entrance to the facility was endless, complex, and nerve-racking! so many lane changes and guards and signs and opportunities to get on the train upside down and backwards! glad you made it.
@oldcoot78413 жыл бұрын
Yes! I wonder who came up with that design - and who approved it?
@danellis-jones15913 жыл бұрын
Hi. Love this trip. I used to go to France as a kid pre-tunnel days. I was always so excited! Just quietly, if it's light in the UK it'll be light in France! They're an hour ahead, but the sun reaches them first, no matter the time!
@leemwangi57013 жыл бұрын
Hi Bob! I really enjoyed your video. I loved the way you specifically ensured that we saw every last detail on the road. I've never been to the Eurotunnel (or the UK really) but I was able to get a glimpse of the experience through your video. Hopefully one day I can. Cheers and greetings from Kenya! 🇰🇪❤️
@BobEarnshawMoHo3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@galdessa13 жыл бұрын
@@BobEarnshawMoHo Swahili - "Asante sana"
@dhirajkumarpatil48813 жыл бұрын
Remembered my days in Italy, Belgium and The Netherlands by seeing the nature, roads and traffic. Gone are those days.
@MuhammadYousaf-yf2pg3 жыл бұрын
Bob, thank you very much for giving us such an nice and elaborate tour through the tunnel sitting thousand of miles away! besides educating how to navigate through once one happens to venture through him/herself. Thanks a lot.
@BobEarnshawMoHo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind comments.
@johnvickers57506 жыл бұрын
Having never travelled on the Euro tunnel that was superb! Thankyou & have a safe journey👍
@nanakaynana73404 жыл бұрын
Hahaha,I have once
@62francis3 жыл бұрын
When it works. When it oftenly doesn't, a real nightmare.
@sogullible19743 жыл бұрын
Your video’s get even better over time just like a fine wine 🍷. Must be why people go back & watch them again & again. Well i do anyway 👌. 👍❤️
@BobEarnshawMoHo3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, we like a drop of good wine. 😁👍👍
@danwilson83903 жыл бұрын
I have no idea why I really enjoyed that!!
@BobEarnshawMoHo3 жыл бұрын
Well at least you did!
@danwilson20923 жыл бұрын
I have no idea how it works that I watched something from 9/11, which took me to a camera attached to a plane filming a flight from LA to Dallas, which then brought me here to read a comment from someone with the same name as me!
@BobEarnshawMoHo3 жыл бұрын
@@danwilson2092 oh yes, a different Dan Wilson!
@bradsquires70254 жыл бұрын
I’m 17 , 18 next year and I’m getting a motor home so I can travel Europe with my mates , this video has learnt me so much even how to turn and get into the right gear , thank you so much x
@BobEarnshawMoHo4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@doctorul13673 жыл бұрын
I've been in France for almost 40 times, by car, but never to UK, one of the reasons being I had no information how to proceed. Thank you for this video, quite useful for globetrotters (as I used to be) that prefer to discover the World by car.
@debsbird86936 жыл бұрын
Super step by step video! We used the automated check in - purely by accident but it used number plate Recognition so was very painless ...the Euro tunnel Is an amazing concept 35 minutes and you are in Europe 😊
@BobEarnshawMoHo6 жыл бұрын
Yes it is wonderful thing and I do hope it's not messed up with bureaucratic border checks after Brexit!
@sarahfreeman32685 жыл бұрын
at the start of the tour i wasn't keen on the motorhome but after listening and following your tour and your end run through i can now see what a lovely well built quality motorhome it is . Well done Bob Jenny and Poppy .
@mountainrover3 жыл бұрын
Great. I've never done this, it was informative and helpful. Nice doggies too! Thanks for posting. I've subscribed and I look forward to more.
@BobEarnshawMoHo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the subscribe!
@kayehartfield98923 жыл бұрын
This is the best video I have seen travelling in the tunnel. PS the dogs are so adorable!
@BobEarnshawMoHo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@tomcoppins45654 жыл бұрын
1:08 - my grandmother used to live in one of those bungalows on the left, just behind the bus stop. Many happy childhood memories in that house. Seems odd seeing it on a KZbin channel. Great video. Thank you
@BobEarnshawMoHo4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, nice that it revives some memories for you.
@annabecker-miller32393 жыл бұрын
I throughly enjoyed your trip, it was amazing. I am from Dallas, Tx and I had no idea, how this procedure was, to take the eurotunnel. You mde it exciting, thank you for posting this video
@BobEarnshawMoHo3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind comments.
@gereshomeE2 жыл бұрын
I have watched this SO MANY times and I still get nervous excitement! ☺
@BobEarnshawMoHo2 жыл бұрын
So that's why it's had so many views! 😊👍
@gereshomeE2 жыл бұрын
@@BobEarnshawMoHo Tout à fait exact "EXACTEMENT", monsieur! Bon voyage! 🇫🇷 🇬🇧 ☺
@martingilligan4 жыл бұрын
Love how your dogs react to anybody coming close. Ours does the same when we go through.
@sulekhapatnaik20273 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for all the tips. This video has been so well made, with important information and details.Thanks a lot. Great video.
@BobEarnshawMoHo3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind comments.
@luladuncanizzy4 жыл бұрын
Really great instructional video thank you so much. We are planning our trip for hopefully when the restrictions lift and it's so helpful to have a video like this.
@BobEarnshawMoHo4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, hopefully things won't be too different
@AsiaCityTour3 жыл бұрын
So beautiful drive and city tour thanks for sharing love from Southeast Asia 💕
@jimjensen91393 жыл бұрын
Thank you I learned a lot of good information. I especially liked zooming in on the signs.
@ladolcevita90823 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this amazing journey. On the ferry to France a few years ago. Loved Paris. Xx
@timbunker45293 жыл бұрын
Thanks really useful, amazed how much driving there is to do at the terminals.
@CampSwampy183 жыл бұрын
I live in Louisiana USA and I'm watching this! Hoping to make it to Europe someday. Safe travels.
@BobEarnshawMoHo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@kenttraffas53413 жыл бұрын
Great video. Brought back a lot of memories. Thank you for sharing the trip
@siantaylor15932 жыл бұрын
Just arrived at Folkestone. Thanks Bob and Jenny for your video it really helped us.
@BobEarnshawMoHo2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, but remember this was over 3 years ago before Brexit, and a few things may have changed!
@teresaemmerson95996 жыл бұрын
Great video Bob, we’re still to try stepping our toes abroad. So it was a great step by step guide. Thanks for sharing 😊👍
@joanirwin89733 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, as motorhoming newbies we are looking forward to getting to France in 2022. Especially liked the zooming on the road signs, I think it would be a bit daunting using the Tunnel for the first time without watching this. Thank you.
@BobEarnshawMoHo3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@RailAdventUK6 жыл бұрын
If we ever go to Europe, it will be by train, it just looks much simpler and nicer than the boat. Or and it's a train! Excellent video as always Regards Michael
@BobEarnshawMoHo6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you could say the train suits you!
@paulhilgart87744 жыл бұрын
Hi Guys thanks for taking the time to video this, it was really useful as we've been across in the car many moons ago and I forgot how much room was in the actual train as we are planning a trip to France in our motorhome so it was nice to see that there's plenty of room inside.
@BobEarnshawMoHo4 жыл бұрын
Yes, we will definitely use the Tunnel next time.
@tasteofindia13213 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! Never seen Euro Tunnel before! This is wonderful!
@alanbeevers55554 жыл бұрын
Thank you, that was the best home video I have watched. Well done !!
@lindalawrie1483 жыл бұрын
I absolutely loved going through the tunnel with you.
@STRANGELOVE6523 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. I was always curious about how the eurotunnel operated. Now I know !
@petewaite46496 жыл бұрын
Great Video Bob and Jenny, look forward to seeing the next one, thanks for sharing.
@maximusstar99606 жыл бұрын
Well done guys. Great video for first time ET travellers, very informative. One of the best channels for motorhome owners
@BobEarnshawMoHo6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@MrDavewoolley6 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, for a first time motor home traveller by the tunnel this was a massive help. Thanks very much. 👍
@georgeoliver89896 жыл бұрын
Great video Bob Jenny got to say we find your vlogs really interesting and informative by far the best motorhome vlogs on KZbin keep up the good work top 🍌
@grayray9041 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful for us as we're trying the tunnel in January 24 for the first time after bobbing around like a cork in a bathtub on the ferry last January. Cheers guys
@BobEarnshawMoHo Жыл бұрын
Thanks, but we've got a much more recent video on Le Shuttle - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4G6n5amg9ShgpI
@gailh30486 жыл бұрын
Thanks once again for the useful video. It’s been a while since we travelled on the train so it was a good refresher. Enjoy your holiday
@alexandersewell13606 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for some much needed information on french crossing..thinking of doing our first journey crossing over to France and then onto Spain..first year with Motorhome.
@robsuekin156 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience as we are planning our next trip for next year and the first time with dogs , have a great trip
@barryelstone84313 жыл бұрын
Great video and very informative gives us the confidence to travel to France once we find a motorhome and trade in our caravan, i have an old workmate who now lives in France with lots of land and he has very kindly offered us space to stay for a few days on our travels.
@BobEarnshawMoHo3 жыл бұрын
That sounds great, love France.
@markhead8193 Жыл бұрын
hi bob and jenny this is very first vlog i watched of yours as i was looking for something on euro tunnel and saw this vlog and been hooked since please keep the vlogs coming
@paulonthemove55436 жыл бұрын
Really good video, great to see the journey into the train, very informative thank you booth safe travelling and stay safe.
@devasconcellos31793 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic adventure 🍀👍🏼🍀 greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷
@BobEarnshawMoHo3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@devasconcellos31793 жыл бұрын
@@BobEarnshawMoHo you are very welcome! I’m following you! Be safe and happy 👌🏼👏🏼👌🏼
@peterfarmer38104 жыл бұрын
Super helpful. Exactly the sort of video that Eurotunnel should have on its website. Will watch again when we need it. Thanks
@BobEarnshawMoHo4 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@simonproctor84646 жыл бұрын
good video excellent insight to the procedure and the various gates to pass through much appreciated for our future travels hopefully next year
@therockeys72006 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bob and Jenny for another informative video,
@akerbie3 жыл бұрын
Hello there. I just accidently came across this video through suggestions and I have to say I bloody loved it. Sort of reminded me of my time on the coach on the M6 on the way to London. I miss travelling at the moment. Anyway,... thank you for the video and I have also subscribed and I'll certainly make time later on to watch other videos. Take care.
@BobEarnshawMoHo3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, hope you enjoy the other 830+ videos!
@JohnMason81833 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed the video! Nicely done. I've subscribed. BTW, as a Yank, I always thought it would be difficult to drive on the left side of the road, but at least in England you work in miles. Yet, you get into France and move to the right side of the road but then switch to kilometers! Wow. lol.
@steadycamuk16 жыл бұрын
Great video and so informative Thanks for posting . Super tip about not following the van in front closely over the joins - tip woth its weight in gold.
@BobEarnshawMoHo6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ed.
@greginnocent4386 жыл бұрын
Brilliant film Bob and Jenny, after having done that loads of times in a car, nice to see it in a Motorhome. I usually go from Portsmouth or Poole to Cherbourg on the ferry in the car but plan to use the tunnel this year for the first time in the Motorhome
@vickiemckenzie36923 жыл бұрын
Have just seen your post !! Found it really interesting. Haven't been to the U.K or France. One day Hopefully !! Best wishes from New Zealand 😊😊
@jlmarc013 жыл бұрын
Very cool ty. Showing us the direction signs get a big plus
@bixrog6 жыл бұрын
OK about you using the tunnel. We have used the tunnel and the ferry and also the hovercraft when it was running many years ago. Where we live near Düsseldorf we go through Belgium through the Kennedy tunnel at Antwerp.. Many years ago before the motorways was finished to Calais we used to have to go up to Ostend on the motorway and then do about 40 miles along the coast road to Calais....it took ages !!!!. Safe travels .
@alisonandrews20136 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bob and Jenny , great video very informative especially for us newbies who have yet to venture abroad, have a great trip look forward to your next video 😀👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@Flossy_tops4 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys, never done the Euro Tunnel so this was very helpful 👍🍻
@mickjourneaux17983 жыл бұрын
Cracking guide for when we finally go thank you
@julierobinson1134 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thank you. I did wonder how it all worked. Won't be so nervous about using the tunnel if the need arises.
@nukasnook15614 жыл бұрын
Beautiful soft gentle accent. Pleasure to listen to.
@BobEarnshawMoHo4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@gardenia73mccready793 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel & video to France & I must say what an awesome trip. Loved the part where you stop driving once on the train & thats' it till you reach France. I am s.ure you would of had a ball
@BobEarnshawMoHo3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@swaroopr6003 жыл бұрын
Best detailed coverage, Thanks for sharing
@BobEarnshawMoHo3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@grindstone40 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the great information. Planning our first trip next January with the dog 👍
@BobEarnshawMoHo Жыл бұрын
Just bear in mind a lot has changed since 2018 especially with regard to dogs!
@petermoir57903 жыл бұрын
Thank's for sharing by the way.
@BobEarnshawMoHo3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@annettesteppens30483 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bob, we have never done the Euro tunnel the video was very useful.
@BobEarnshawMoHo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, bear in mind things may have changed since we recorded this back in 2018.
@madhaviraut28903 жыл бұрын
Lovely Video with Good Information..! Simply Awesome 👍
@daddybob60966 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that interesting journey through the Chunnel , i've never seen that before, mainly because i live in New Zealand and never been to England, (or France). Cheers to you both and the dogs from Bob and Lina Wilson, Hutt City, Wellington New Zealand.
@BobEarnshawMoHo6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'd love to go to New Zealand, it looks great for Motorhomes.
@daddybob60966 жыл бұрын
Hi Bob, i'm not a caravaner, but try looking up, Travelling K, on You Tube. Karen puts out an imformative programme which you may find interesting. I'll send you an email soon. Regards, Bob and Lina Wilson. New Zealand.
@BobEarnshawMoHo6 жыл бұрын
@@daddybob6096 Thanks yes I do sometimes watch Travelling K.
@alanfisher94654 жыл бұрын
Hi from Florida. I just found your channel. I am a Brit living in America, just looking for video's of home, and European Travel... I have never been through the tunnel, but its an experience I would like to have one day, once the Covid thing is over and I can visit home again...
@derrickgreen90204 жыл бұрын
I miss my 5 berth Talbot Highwayman🥲..mind you, it had wicked metal bullbars which are outlawed now but looked cool🤫..subscribed for more of your touring adventures.
@BobEarnshawMoHo4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@alisonandrews20136 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bob and Jenny for a very informative video , especially for us newbies who have yet to venture abroad. Look forward to your next video have a great holiday 😀👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@iandamianluciferwilson73854 жыл бұрын
It’s now 2021 and I’m beginning to forget the pleasure of the Motorhome. Thanks for the vid. Take care all.
@BobEarnshawMoHo4 жыл бұрын
Yes I know how you feel.
@coover654 жыл бұрын
That's very unfortunate. Here in Australia they're encouraging people to do road trips, seeing as we can't travel overseas. Problem is our state borders open and close with COVID restrictions every other day. We can go on a long road trip without leaving our state, as it's 7x the size of GB.
@iandamianluciferwilson73853 жыл бұрын
Minix tvbox It must be your pills time.
@anthony015716 жыл бұрын
Oooooo.... Thank you for sharing :) Have fun, be safe :)
@annbush18263 жыл бұрын
What an extraordinarily informative video! As a veteran of the Holland tunnel (under the Hudson River from New Jersey into lower Manhattan) I had no idea of what a long leisurely trip there would be across pastoral coumtryside. I had not known that the cars were enclosed in trains. That you would not see the body of water you would be traveling beneath!
@BobEarnshawMoHo3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I'm not sure I'd like to see the water above!
@drvasantbhaipatel63233 жыл бұрын
Virtually I pass through an Euro tunnel via your nice video .. {Physically may not be possible for billions , world over.}
@BobEarnshawMoHo3 жыл бұрын
Very true, the power of shared video.
@roberthardy20134 жыл бұрын
I agree about the self ticket booth, there is far to little time to make a decision. I have seen a couple of near misses because of people dodging across. Apart from that bit it’s easy to navigate.
@hughroberts55694 жыл бұрын
Hi Bob Thank you ever so much for your video Watching it, it will give me the confidence to drive to France hopefully next year, when we can travel abroad Keep up the good videos mate
@BobEarnshawMoHo4 жыл бұрын
Remember this was two years ago the video, a lot may have changed by next year!
@jaymeese77143 жыл бұрын
I've travelled over 20k miles in the USA by motorhome, and have been to all the European union countries. im interested in driving a motorhome in Europe as ive seen them in Gibraltar, Andorra and many in Sweden. I always travelled by train or airplane in Europe but it looks interesting! ive been on the eurotunnel a couple times as a passenger. i do love it!
@BobEarnshawMoHo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, perhaps you should give it a go next year hopefully when things are more normal.
@Widetrack4443 жыл бұрын
Nicest couple enjoyed them.
@bridgetsalter2656 жыл бұрын
Brilliant folks much enjoyed👌👍💗
@UncleKennysPlace2 жыл бұрын
This was very interesting; I was wondering how larger vehicles were handled!
@darylcheshire16183 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed watching this one
@68dart3 жыл бұрын
Awesome , Thanks for the video
@markhead81932 жыл бұрын
i really enjoy watching your trips
@BobEarnshawMoHo2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Ncharlestun2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Bob. I enjoyed the freeze frame on important signs along the way. I have just found out about the Eurotunnel and it is fascinating and am enjoying other videos on it. I'm a yank so I don't know if I'd do well driving in the UK.
@BobEarnshawMoHo2 жыл бұрын
It becomes easy driving on the other side after a few hours. You just have to concentrate a little more at junctions, until it becomes second nature.
@GaugeBlack4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much always wanted to know what this ride was like...hello from northern California near Yosemite national park...
@rwksummit3 жыл бұрын
Great video I want to do that some day.
@BobEarnshawMoHo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, hopefully you can.
@mstevens8323 жыл бұрын
I stumbled on your Channel and Have to say I enjoyed the trip thanks for uploads
@BobEarnshawMoHo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@PoshcatsCamping6 жыл бұрын
Bonjour 😉 Very interesting video, thanks for sharing 👍🏻🙂
@PoshcatsCamping2 жыл бұрын
Little did I know when I made my comment 3 years ago that I would be watching this again in preparation for our trip to Eurotunnel. In fact I think this is at least the third time I have watched it 😂 Great insight as to what happens. I have noted that the pet processes have changes a little since you recorded this 😀👍🏻 Trev
@vasilicastoica67853 жыл бұрын
Am trecut și eu pe aici la vamă foarte frumos este 👍👍👍👍
@BobEarnshawMoHo3 жыл бұрын
multumesc pentru vizionare
@nigelleak16173 жыл бұрын
Great video. I have done the tunnel 50 times by car so interesting to see the higher coaches for campers. You mentioned Flexiplus, and said it was cheaper. It is in fact much more expensive but well worth every penny. No need to go via the big car parks and waiting areas. Just straight through to your own departure lounge with free food and drink, choice of trains and priority boarding, iI am usually in the first 5 cars on and off. The main reason for using it is that you are not tied to a train so no worries with holdups on the motorways Because of Brexit I have moved to France permanently so sadly no more chunnel trips.
@BobEarnshawMoHo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the update, I was thinking flexiplus worked out cheaper for regular travellers.
@pezzermra3 жыл бұрын
I Actually enjoyed that Thank you
@lennyclark56903 жыл бұрын
Thanks from Florida
@Red.Poppy903 жыл бұрын
When you entered the roundabout, I noticed how much I am used to drive " the European way" haha. I was mentally prepared for you entering right, but you turned left 😀
@BobEarnshawMoHo3 жыл бұрын
I need to concentrate when entering roundabouts after swapping the side we drive on.
@bradfordwramsden74993 жыл бұрын
All seems to make sense. But wow, that is quite a loading maze with a lot of check points.
@chandramoulisivaraman61543 жыл бұрын
Sir it was an experience viewing this. What a drive to the train n out of it. And of course the right hand drive subsequently.. Really challenging, isn't. Me from India. Go ahead Mr n Mrs. .? Sorry didn't get it.
@BobEarnshawMoHo3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the rather strange comment. Are you being critical or not?
@shivsnorman3 жыл бұрын
What a great video, thank you!
@BobEarnshawMoHo3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@seasider1014 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. A big help for newbies 👍🏻
@youtuuba3 жыл бұрын
I used to take the Chunnel quite a lot, but now tit has been at least 10 years since I last went. I was always in a car, so I could only guess at how trucks, campers, etc; went.....looks like I guessed correctly. One thing that always struck me about the experience was, on the England end all signage was in English and French, but on the French end everything was strictly in the native language, too bad if non-French visitors got confused. This seemed very 'French' to me, but also surprising, because one would think that part of the cooperative operation would be to assure that the experience would be uniform anywhere within the Chunnel system.
@BobEarnshawMoHo3 жыл бұрын
I never really noticed the lack of English signs, I always enjoyed the whole French experience. Commercial trucks actually travel on a different set of semi open carriages train.