Folkestone LeShuttle Terminal is the United Kingdom terminal of the Channel Tunnel vehicle shuttle service. Located near Folkestone in Kent, the terminal connects the British road network with Coquelles near Calais in France through the Channel Tunnel. It is one of the most important fixed-link international transport gateways between the United Kingdom and continental Europe.
Folkestone LeShuttle Terminal: Historical sights and information
Facts about Folkestone LeShuttle Terminal
- Latitude:
- 51.097500
- Longitude:
- 1.117500
- GPS Coordinates:
- 51°06' N, 01°07' E
The transport importance of the terminal
The terminal is connected directly to the M20 motorway, providing rapid road access towards London, Ashford and the wider southeast of England. Vehicles are loaded onto dedicated rail shuttles that travel through the Channel Tunnel to France. The terminal is designed primarily for cars, motorcycles, coaches, caravans and commercial vehicles rather than conventional passenger trains.
Travel and connections
LeShuttle provides a fast fixed-link connection between Folkestone and the French terminal at Coquelles near Calais. The terminal is particularly useful for international road journeys between Britain and continental Europe. Nearby attractions include Folkestone, the Kent coast, Dover and the White Cliffs of Dover.
Locations & Tours
Discover famous landmarks, historical sites and tourist attractions in Folkestone LeShuttle Terminal.