YES you can DRIVE from AMSTERDAM to LONDON! Here's how! | The Eurotunnel

[@Kerleem]

Let me know what you think about the Eurotunel below!

[@dean-does-stuff-81]

I love how this is aimed for the us viewers. I am English living in the Netherlands, and when I first moved, I still had my old business in the uk, so I was commuting weekly. I used to ride my motorcycle for the journey and go on the euro tunnel. It was about 7 hours door to door. (Gouda to Surrey)

[@Kerleem]

Yeah, for sure. For people here and in the UK, this isn't special. But for me, as an American, I think it's super cool.

[@mzblue9892]

lol seems special. Because it’s confusing for us Americans.

[@indetermite]

I was born in the UK and still live here. I would and do support a switch from m*les to km. We get a lot of foreign drivers, especially lorry (truck) drivers. It's common to see lorries from Romania on British roads. Despite that roads are in y*rds for short distances (e.g. extent of a hazard) and m*les for longer distances, metric is still used in some areas for motoring: - Petrol (gasoline) is sold in litres. - Weight restrictions are in tonnes. - Width, height and length restrictions are in metres (with f**t and *nches). (This change was only made in 2015, older signs may have imperial-only indications) - Ordnance Survey (OS) use a km-based grid. - NOx and CO2 emissions are in g/km. - Fuel economy can be in L/100 km, but m*g is still commonly used. - Speed limiters are in km/h. - Stopping distances are in metres. You're expected to know how many y*rds there are in a m*le, or fractions of a m*le. However a survey done by YouGov in 2013 found that 76% of respondents could not answer this question in 10 seconds. 43% could not say how many metres there were in 1 km, they were given the same time limit of 10 seconds. Can you see how dangerous that is? If you hate imperial units as well, you might want to check out the UK Metric Association. They have a website: ukma.org.uk . They were founded in 1999, and they have since been a big name in this imperial vs metric debate in the UK, which is not that big unfortunately.

[@buddy1155]

Tire sizes are really messed up: Inner diameter = inch width = mm height = percentage (of width) speed rating = letter.

[@Kerleem]

Yeah but that's also a problem in mainland Europe too.

[@buddy1155]

10:00 That concept actually exist, there are multiple car (sleep) trains driving trough Europe. Direction Switzerland, Austria and south of France are pretty popular. You obviously don't stay in your car and sometimes you have a sleep cabin. It for people who don't enjoy driving the long distance but do want to drive their own car at the destination. I wouldn't be surprised if it is getting more popular with EV's because it bypasses the whole range issue. Even Amtrak has this service between Florida and New York, also with sleeper cars.

[@Kerleem]

I didn't know this!

[@gmcminitruck]

Nice video Kerleem. Haven't been to the UK for many many years. By Eurotunnel maybe 15 years ago, it's a nice experience. Last time I sat in my car on/in a train was three years ago in Switzerland. Which I found to be nicer than the Eurotunnel.

[@InTeCredo]

I have no idea that you could reconfigure the headlamps for the left- and right-hand rule of road on the fly in the modern cars! It used to be cutting up the plastic shields to the specific shapes and pasting them on the headlamp lenses.

[@Kerleem]

haha, yeah well most have automated leveling so they could just adjust each side to level a bit differently.

[@axisboss1654]

There is a planned tunnel from the German Baltic Coast to Copenhagen to cut down driving times to the Nordic Countries from Central Europe which is supposed to be similar to this.

[@TheEulerID]

I suppose to be technically accurate you aren't actually driving to the UK if you take the train or the ferry; your car is being transported for you. However, it is possible to really drive from France to England and vice-versa and some do it fairly regularly. However, it's not an option open to the vast majority of people, because you have to drive down the service tunnel of the Channel Tunnel, something only those involved with the operation an maintenance of the tunnel get to do.

[@Kerleem]

well you know what I mean

[@RogersRamblings]

Dover to Calais ferry is about an hour and a half while Dover-Dunkirk (almost on the border with Belgium) is about two hours. Travelling via Dunkirk saves less than 25 miles.

[@Kerleem]

Interesting! Thanks for sharing that

[@captainchaos3667]

There used to be hovercraft as well, in my youth. I went on one a few times, which was very cool.

[@Kerleem]

What? Hovercraft?!?!

[@captainchaos3667]

@@Kerleem Yes! This very one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5_SmGdmjr-Wj9U

[@moodylifewithhfi291]

Thanks for guidance 😮 I'm planning to go to London from belgium, watching your video helps a lot. Specially converting km-miles, right to left hand system in gps. thumbs up 👍

[@Kerleem]

Thanks!

[@Awesome_Aasim]

Amtrak has this cool thing called the Auto Train. I think if they expanded it it would be really awesome as it would save people the hassle of a rental car. Of course the US is far more car dependent than Europe.

[@Kerleem]

Hah, I didn't know about that! I like the idea, but I can't imagine it's super popular. But might be worth a try one day! Thanks for watching!

[@funkypaul2822]

Cool video! Fifty years ago one could go on holiday with the "auto-train". Which meant that your car was traveling with you on the train on specialized carriages while you where sitting in sleeping carriages. There was also a restaurant carriage and a bar carriage. You could go to Spain, the South of France, Switzerland, even Italy. Once arrived at your destination, you took your car and started your holiday. After your holiday, your car came back with you on the train. But when air travel started being affordable, this way of going on holidays died off.

[@Kerleem]

Wow! See I would love this even today! I wish they still had it as an option!

[@Interceptor810]

I did some driving in UK and driving an RHD car for the first time, it was weird with things like where to look but I got adjusted eventually. 9:19, that is a really cool feature.

[@Kerleem]

Awesome!

[@jolanvreys2224]

I once took the ferry from Dunekirk (scince it was cheaper than from Calais, and also closer to Belgium where I live) and from Dunekirk to Calais was about 30 mins, and from Calais to Dover was about one hour. But I've also taken the Eurotunnel a couple of times and it's way more convenient I think.

[@Kerleem]

I have to try the ferry one time!

[@jolanvreys2224]

@@Kerleem Yeah the experience is more fun I think personally, you can feel the wind in your hair, and smell the salty air. And when you arrive in Dover you can see the white cliffs approaching and see Dover Castle. On the boat there are also many bars and restaurants and a game/ entertainment room. I did the ferry with DFDS and it was nice. Thanks for responding!

[@jolanvreys2224]

Of course I did it before Brexit so the customs weren't as strict back then. I've read on the UK government website that you can't take most of your food with you or that you have to register it? How did you experience this?

[@captainchaos3667]

Nice that you can just change the light pattern like that. In most cars you have to mask your headlights manually when you go to the UK.

[@Kerleem]

Yeah modern headlights can adjust I guess 😎

[@captainchaos3667]

@@Kerleem Only in luxury cars. 😄 Not in my Tesla Model 3, for instance.

[@jobue394]

The austrian ÖBB has some routes. (ÖBB nightjet car & motorcycle)

[@75ss]

Great video! Bit expensive but I guess you save with having your own car

[@Kerleem]

Indeed, depends on what sort of trip you are planning to do

[@esconis5304]

Interesting, in the UK it's quite common to see Dutch license plates as well as French and even Polish sometimes

[@kaybe3044]

Always such a cool experience to drive in England.

[@Kerleem]

Much different from the continent

[@bkk1085]

Hey, thanks for the informative video. Do we need to register the plate anywhere in the UK? I also have a fully electricity car. Would LEZ be a problem for me?

[@Kerleem]

I don’t think it needs to be registered and full EV definitely should be exempt

[@Marco-zt6fz]

i am new on this channel, realy great video. you explain it very great. concrats that you driving a german car. I never drove to England with car. A another way you can go to the train from Paris to London. But the video is great thanks for make it intressting.

[@Kerleem]

Thanks for watching!

[@_Yannex]

3l R6👍 You know which the best ☺️

[@Kerleem]

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[@Raxxxx130]

Hey my friend, where did u book the tickets. I’m from Germany and want to visit the Great Britain from Netherlands. Where I can book the tickets for the Eurotunnel.? Like this video.

[@Kerleem]

You can book tickets on their website. Google Eurotunnel

[@Kerleem]

You can also look up the ferry from the Netherlands. Google Stena Line

[@Red_Heresy]

Can you get a same day eurotunnel trip without booking it ahead of time?

[@Kerleem]

I believe it’s possible but you may end up waiting a long time for a slot if you do not reserve

[@miketuner8685]

How long does it take from Amsterdam to London? Thank you

[@Kerleem]

The train ride between Calais, France and The UK is 40 minutes but you have to drive on either side of that journey. So plan about 6 hours

[@miketuner8685]

Thank you for your answer!

[@dillonbradburry8240]

If only the US and EU could agree on making a similar high speed setup for this to go from the US to EU. I can't stand flying.

[@Kerleem]

Haha I think that would be a little too far

[@dillonbradburry8240]

@@Kerleem I know it would be. But still. Anything is possible. They would have to make it for a extremely high speed to get there in reasonable time.

[@vf7508]

Is driver license checked while crossing the boarder or just a passport?

[@Kerleem]

Passport. But you should of course have a driver’s license!

[@RaghuVaranre5999]

I am looking of used `bmw could you please review which is best used BMW and i prefer 3 series

[@Kerleem]

You can check out my review of my own 3 series, but that's all I can tell you kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGOYXnujha2IgMU

[@ChauffeurGoPro]

Terrorised to drive left hand :(

[@Kerleem]

🤣

[@williamevans7454]

We got to watch out for Dutch now lol from 🇬🇧

[@Kerleem]

lol there's a ferry directly from Holland to Harwich...

[@samomaradam2067]

Hi bro I'm ni Amsterdam and I want to go UK there's control for passport or not and answer to me thanks you

[@Kerleem]

Yes passport control is required

[@MartijnV452]

You took on my challenge! Or was it already planned?

[@Kerleem]

It was already planned 🤣

[@MartijnV452]

@@Kerleem any difference before and after brexit?

[@Kerleem]

@@MartijnV452 no major difference I could notice.

[@Intrepidity]

England, the only place in Europe where BMW drivers stay in the right-most lane.

[@Kerleem]

😆🤣😆😅

[@neil733]

England isn't the only place. It happens in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland too.

[@Kerleem]

@@neil733 😆🫠

[@axisboss1654]

I guess with Brexit you have to show your passport now.

[@Kerleem]

I think you always had to show your passport. Had to do it in 2019 as well. Maybe ID cards a are allowed for EU citizens? I’m not sure

[@Bloemplantstuifmeel]

The UK was never part of the Schengen area so a Passport (or European ID card) was always needed. I believe the ID card is not accepted anymore since Brexit went into effect. With Brexit, the UK left the European Economic Area as well as the EU Customs Union. In practice this means that before Brexit, the UK needed to let anyone with an EU passport through because there was freedom of movement, but they were allowed to check passports because they weren't part of Schengen.