The channel tunnel or in French ‘le tunnel sous la Manche’, is a rail link going underground between England and France. Operated by Eurotunnel it was opened in 2004 and consists of two rail tracks and a service tunnel. It is 31 miles long and 23 miles of it go under the English Channel or La Manche in French, which is the sea between England and France.

The journey takes about 35 minutes and the link runs from Folkestone in England to Calais in France, but most travelers normally go from London (previously Waterloo station but now changed to St.Pancras) to Paris (Gare du Nord) or vice versa. The routes also link passenger service from London to Belgium (Midi/Zuid Station).

You can either, drive your car or other vehicle on to a special carriage and then off the other side, or you can travel in the passenger carriages. Tickets can be bought in advance online from the Eurotunnel website or at travel agents, or on the day at the stations, but sometimes there may not be room. Prices start from around 49 GBP. Whilst going underground may be a little disconcerting for some it is, in truth, very comfortable and roomy.

The Channel tunnel is a quick and interesting way to travel between mainland Europe and England and now, with the first UK high speed link, rail travel throughout Europe will be much easier. This has to be the most enjoyable and comfortable ways to see Europe.