Fares only £35 per bicycle, each way
Take a cycling holiday to see the stunning views at a slower pace
How can I take my bike to France?
Taking your bike to France is easy.
Our cycle service operates between the Holiday Inn Express, Folkestone and the CIFFCO building opposite Cite Europe in Calais, carrying cycles and cyclists on a specially adapted and spacious minibus. You will be collected and taken to the terminal and onto the shuttle for a 35 minute journey to Calais.
Fares
The fare is £35 for adults and children with cycles. Children accompanying their parents on a child seat travel free of charge. Tandems are charged by the number of seats, occupied or not. Trailer prices are dependent on the size.
To make a reservation, click here and select the cycle service from the drop-down menu and complete the request form. Once complete a member of our Customer Support Team will be in touch.
A minimum of 10 working days advance booking is required. Tickets are non-refundable. Amendments can be made up to 3 working days before departure, subject to availability.
Unfortunately, we are unable to take bookings over the telephone or on the day of travel.
Pick-up and drop-off cycle points
On the day of your crossing, arrive 15 minutes ahead of the minibus departure time at the pick-up/drop-off points mentioned below. There are set local times for this, so be sure you arrive at the right one.
In the UK the pick-up/drop-off point for cyclists is at the Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel at 08:00*
In France the pick-up/drop-off point for cyclists is Ciffco, Boulevard de l'Europe, 62904 Coquelles at 12:30*
* Local times
Directions for cars carrying cyclists
Exit M20 junction 12 direction Cheriton, A20. At the roundabout, take 3rd exit keeping to right hand lane direction Cheriton/Sandgate. Follow signs MOD, the Holiday Inn Express will be on your left.
Directions for cyclists travelling by train
Alight at Folkestone West Railway Station.
Turn left out of the station onto Station Road, turn left into Cheriton Road going into Cheriton High Street. Take the left turn (towards Tesco). Continue on this road, straight over the traffic lights, and you will find the Holiday Inn Express hotel on your left.
Parking for cyclists
Parking at the Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel is available for a daily fee, paid directly to the hotel. No reservations can be made in advance and is subject to availability. For further information call 01303 298 450.
Tickets for travel with LeShuttle are covered by current Conditions of Carriage. Please read them before travelling for certain exclusions of liability.