• LeShuttle Freight is the most convenient and cost-effective way to transport freight between the UK and continental Europe. 

    We operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rapid Check-in and a smooth transfer from motorway to motorway make us your fastest choice when it comes to freight transportation.


    Our Advantages

    LeShuttle Freight has become the vital link in many supply chains. Logistics companies depend on us for our speed and efficiency helping them to deliver goods with confidence. 

    By choosing LeShuttle Freight, your customers can rely on you, because you can rely on us.

    • Speed: Cross the Channel in only 35 minutes*, at 140 km / hour!

      LeShuttle Freight provides the quickest way to cross the Channel with a truck. Each step of the journey is designed to maximise the utilisation of your vehicles with minimum stoppage time. No need to book a specific departure time. Simply turn up and board!
    • Ease: Manage your fleet conveniently!

      Our terminals are easily accessible, located directly on the main routes between London and the continent, the M20 at Folkestone and the A16 and A26 motorways at Calais.
    • Reliability: Make your delivery commitments with confidence!

      Our hourly capacity ensures traffic fluidity and the fastest possible transit time. Our LeShuttle Freight service is available 24/7 and 365 days a year with up to 1 departure every 10 minutes at peak times.

     

    LeShuttle Freight customers benefit from a faster crossing and significant savings in driver hours and fuel costs.

    Increase your productivity

    By choosing the fastest way to cross the Channel through using LeShuttle Freight, you optimise the turn around time of your fleet and meet your customer delivery freight requirements.

    Optimise your profitability

    By providing a direct link between the A16 in Calais and the M20 in Folkestone, LeShuttle Freight enables you to save 25km in driving time and fuel costs to / from London compared to using Dover.


    A service dedicated to hauliers!

    Our fleet will soon consist of 18 Truck Shuttles, 745m long, each shuttle capable of carrying up to 32 trucks and travelling at a speed of 140km/h. 

    A complete Truck Shuttle comprises of two locomotives, a Club Car with approximately 56 seats for drivers, 3 loading / unloading wagons and 32 carrier wagons.

    Crossing the Channel with a lorry on Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Freight

     
    LeShuttle Freight customers have a dedicated access to both terminals, totally separate from the passenger flow, in addition to their own fast automatic Check-in.

    • In Folkestone, the Freight Drivers Centre offers 24/7 service information and advice on travelling with dangerous goods.
    • In Coquelles, a cafeteria offers hot meals and snacks so that drivers can enjoy a quick break before continuing their journey to the UK. A fuel station, a shop and washroom facilities are also available before check-in.

     

    Ready for your next journey? Book your next trip aboard the LeShuttle Freight train.


  • Useful information

    UK Border Agency www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk
    Highways Agency www.highways.gov.uk
    Road Haulage Association www.rha.uk.net
    Fédération Nationale des Transporteurs Routiers www.fntr.fr
    Drivers CPC for lorry drivers www.gov.uk/topic/transport/driver-cpc
    Traffic conditions in France www.bison-fute.equipement.gouv.fr
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    * 35 minutes is the planned journey time, achieved in 81% of cases from December to June 2022 ; in 94% of cases it is achieved in 38 minutes or below for the same period.