Chunnel
 

Can anyone tell me how long the trip lasts, Paris to London? I'm searching the threads and this is the one piece of info that's missing. Thanks in advance.

Hi Lynne

It's 3 hr, but there is a time change so it only takes 2 hr.

Thanks Ira

The actual "tunnel" part is 20 minutes:


http://www.seat61.com/Eurostar.htm

Approx. 3 hours. However trains can run late occasionallt=y so allow for that. The actual time in the tunnel takes about 20 min. There is a one hour time difference between London and Paris. (London is one hour earlier).

Lori is correct. Actual running time is 3 hours, not two hours as was stated above

Starting September 28th the trip from Paris to London will be shortened to 2h35 minutes thanks to new high speed rails in England. Tickets have gone on sale already for the first trip.

How much are the tickets?

Around 75 euros for second or 150 for first. Those are the cheapest prices and they will go up as the trains fill so the earlier you purchase the better.

I've seen cheaper fares as Leisure 1,2,3,4.

Some must be return.

What does that mean?

Thanks.

Hi Meyer,

The liesure fares are discounts for advance purchase.

You get the reduced fare, in some cases, on round trip (return) only.

But don't call it The Chunnel unless you want to be treated like an unknowing tourist.

I just returned from London and Paris last night and don;t worry about what you call it because nobody particularly was calling it anything....that thing about calling it "The Chunnel" should probably be on that "myths" post along with the one about nobody in Europe wearing Levis or other denim clothing along with tennis shoes or "trainers"..they were, literally, EVERYWHERE!

The thing about "Chunnel" is that it was first used by British tabloids way back in the 80's when the tunnel was conceived, as a catchy headline word. Now nearly ten years down the line the novelty has worn off and hardly anyone in Britain refers to it as "Chunnel" - it's simply Channel Tunnel. Interestingly, the word was omitted from the latest revision of Oxford Concise Dictionary as nearly obsolete. As a further clarification, Eurotunnel is the operator of Channel Tunnel and it's also the name of drive-on, drive-off car and lorry (truck) shuttle service (used to be called Le Shuttle). Eurostar operates the passenger rail service through the tunnel linking London and Ashford with France and Belgium, while EWS runs the goods train service.

Ira,

I still don't quite understand the Leisure fare thing.

Leisure 4 is 45E each way.
Leisure 3 is 60 each way, etc

Where can I get an explanation of these.

Thanks

Earl,

Since I brought this thread back up I assume you meant me about 'Chunnel'.

If you look back, I didn't refer to it as anything.

Lynne check out the timetables at www.eurostar.com. Have fun!

Hi Meyer,

The number is weeks in advance. IIRC you can purchase up to 60 days in advance, but the liesure fares might not go out that far.

Keep in mind that they sell out fast.

PS

this site might help you.

http://meleterc.com/Eurostarspecial.html

Just want to say that I bought our Eurostar tickets last spring from the link Ira just gave (meleterc). Mele was very helpful, way beyond the call of duty, and I was very pleased.