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Crossing the Chanel
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I have been over on the train more times than I can remember (car is lower than a GT3) and they always look at my car and automatically put me on the lower deck, I don't bother with the taller train.
The taller deck at 1.85m high and is usually reserved for caravans, coaches and large/tall vehicles and is only single deck as apposed to the double decker trains I normally use. You can book the taller train but you have to say your vehicle is OVER 1.85m tall at the time of booking or they won't let you on it otherwise, I think there is sometimes a cost implication to the taller train but not always.
The HGV train is different to the passenger trains and is open sided, you have to leave your vehicle and a shuttle takes you to a buffet cart and you get taken back to your vehicle once the train arrives.
The taller deck at 1.85m high and is usually reserved for caravans, coaches and large/tall vehicles and is only single deck as apposed to the double decker trains I normally use. You can book the taller train but you have to say your vehicle is OVER 1.85m tall at the time of booking or they won't let you on it otherwise, I think there is sometimes a cost implication to the taller train but not always.
Robertb said:
The HGV train is different to the passenger trains and is open sided, you have to leave your vehicle and a shuttle takes you to a buffet cart and you get taken back to your vehicle once the train arrives.
I prefer the ferry as it is an opportunity to take a break after driving down from Yorkshire. I usually use DFDS as they have always taken care to put me in a good spot, generally avoiding people brushing past with their bags etc. And space to open the doors. I have never had a problem getting a good seat (upstairs restaurant at the front). All for half the price of the tunnel.
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I rarely pay more than £120 return on the tunnel and I don't have riff raff for company, depending on who the passenger is.
I see your point John, a wander round the ferry and a bit of fresh air if it's a sunny day can be a welcome break.
Similar to you it's 6 hours to even reach the ferry for me, so whilst I like the break the ferry gives, I happily pay double for the time saving the tunnel gives.
If we didn't live so far north and I wasn't so impatient then I'd probably settle for the ferry. The fact my wife doesn't like being at sea is another reason though.
She doesn't like boats, whereas I love sailing but hate flying.
Similar to you it's 6 hours to even reach the ferry for me, so whilst I like the break the ferry gives, I happily pay double for the time saving the tunnel gives.
If we didn't live so far north and I wasn't so impatient then I'd probably settle for the ferry. The fact my wife doesn't like being at sea is another reason though.
She doesn't like boats, whereas I love sailing but hate flying.
Magic919 said:
Ditto with a 996 GT3 they always put me on the lower deck and I never tick the overheight vehicle option. I have never been on the ferry in the Porsche but always in a M sport although it does not sit as low as the Porsche.
Reading this I might try it.
Pip
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