Eurotunnel and Eurostar Train from London to Paris
Travel tips for Chunnel Train London to Paris by Eurostar
London to Paris is one of the busiest routes in Western Europe. There are many travel options available between London to Paris like ferry, bus and flights but you cannot find low price, speed, comfort, convenience and efficiency together in any of these. But if you are taking Eurostar or Eurotunnel through Channel Tunnel then you can find all these in one journey.
Construction of Channel Tunnel was proposed in mid-1800's which was stopped by political turmoil. A second attempt was made in 1970's to start construction of this tunnel but there were no results. Finally in 1988 the proposal was accepted by both governments and the construction started. Channel tunnel was completed in 1994 and thus a link from London to Paris was made through English Channel.
Although it was seen as a big financial disaster by many due to the high cost and debt associated with it ended up being much higher than originally anticipated. But the construction of this tunnel opened a new way for transportation that was much cheaper and faster than other modes.
This Channel Tunnel is 50 Km in length and is made up of super strong concrete and stell material. It connects Folkestone, England with Calais, France. This trip takes 35 to 45 minutes to complete. There are actually two tunnels, the smaller one is for emergency and repair purposes. Currently this tunnel is being used by Eurotunnel, Eurostar and Cargo trains.
While Eurotunnel is an electric ferry service for vehicles, Eurostar is a passenger train that operates from London to Paris and Brussels along with many other destinations in France. Eurotunnel helps passenger to transport cars and other commercial vehicles from UK to France and that too at much faster speed then ferries. This service is provided 24 hours a day. Eurostar trains connect St. Pancras station in London to Gare-du-Nord in Paris in just 2 hours and 15 min. and to Brussels Midi in 1 hours and 55 min. Other destinations connected are Disneyland, Lille, and Avignon etc.
Regardless of whether one chooses to travel with Eurotunnel or Eurostar from the U.K. to France, using the Channel Tunnel railways clearly offers the most benefits compared to other modes of transport.
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