Avoid the peak freight traffic times with the Eurotunnel Freight VP service for vans
Eurotunnel Freight Vans on Passenger (VP) service lets van drivers travel in the comfort of their own vehicle on the channel tunnel passenger trains. You can book to a specific time slot, and travel via the dedicated VP lanes missing the peak Freight traffic allowing you to meet those timed deliveries.
Benefits of Eurotunnel Freight VP
- Direct access to Eurotunnel Passenger terminals, check-ins and shuttles
- Travel comfortably in your vehicle during the crossing
- Check in with your booking reference
- Booked service with reserved space
- 2 to 5 departures every hour during the day time
- Vans with trailers accepted (additional charges apply)
- Children under 12 accepted
Travelling in a truck, artic or anything above 8m? Use our Eurotunnel Freight service.
PLEASE NOTE - There is a MAXIMUM of three people per vehicle allowed with Eurotunnel Freight and VP services.
LeShuttle Freight VP | LeShuttle Freight VP Flexi | LeShuttle Freight | |
Description | Driver remains in vehicle | Driver remains in vehicle | Driver disembarks, travels in drivers carriage |
Service | Book to a specific time slot | Turn up and go on next crossing, guaranteed | Turn up and go |
Benefit | Avoiding freight peak traffic | Immediate travel | Frequency |
Best for | Timed departure | Urgency | Flexibility |
Peak crossing surcharge | Free of charge | No | +£10/€12 |
Travel method | Remain in cab | Remain in cab | Freight drivers club car |
Check in | Minimum 50 minutes | Turn up and go | Turn up and go |
Minimum booking time before departure | 2 hours | 2 hours | None |
Crossings | Up to 5 per hour (peak times) | Up to 5 per hour (peak times) | Up to 7 per hour (peak times) |
Ticket valid | +/- 24 hours of booking | 365 days from booking | +/- 24 hours of booking |
Weight limit | Up to 3.5 tonnes | Up to 3.5 tonnes | Up to 44 tonnes |
Maximum Vehicle Dimensions | W 2.55m x H 3.6m | W 2.55m x H 3.6m | W 2.60m x H 4.20m x L 19.40 m |
Refundable? | No | Yes (within 365 days) | Yes (subject to T&Cs) |
Hazardous goods permitted? | No | No | Yes |
Children under 12 permitted? | Yes | Yes | No |