CLM 2010 - Channel Tunnel

Gary71 · Post by **Gary71** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 10:12 pm

I've been looking at the options for next year and the tunnel is back up the top of the list

£87 return and even with the extra miles French side it comes in cheaper than the other options. ...and those French miles are SO easy!

Last time I went Newhaven-Dieppe ferry , but the crossings out and return are much later for 2010 and I really want to get to Le Mans at a decent time of day to set up camp, like early afternoon on Thursday... and also get home some time before Tuesday!

So I'm thinking:

Nice early start

to catch the 7:00am tunnel, should be at Le Mans by lunch

Hotel in Rouen Sunday night (already booked!)

http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-110 ... ndex.shtml

Then a 11am (roughly) tunnel back Monday morning.

Anyone else?

rvzz · Post by **rvzz** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:37 pm

Hi,
I've booked the Eurotunnel back on the Monday at 2.50pm .
I think it cost me £69.
Cheers......Russ

Gary71 · Post by **Gary71** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 1:21 pm

I had bit of a change of plan having decided I can't be arsed with all night driving or early mornings, so this is the new plan! It means I have to sacrifice another half day of holiday, but I have a longer Le Mans trip

This 'weekend away' is turning into a week

After some consideration the idea of getting to a French hotel on the Wednesday night was tempting so I've booked the following:

Channel Tunnel - Wednesday 7th July 14:20 Departure - Arrive Calais 15:55

Channel Tunnel - Monday 12th July 12:50 Departure - Arrive Folkstone 12:25

PhilGarner · Post by **PhilGarner** » Sun Jan 31, 2010 11:06 am

Is it worth waiting to see what kind of package the ticket organisers come up with? My preferred option is also out on the tunnel either Wed or Thurs AM early.

Gary71 · Post by **Gary71** » Sun Jan 31, 2010 11:21 am

I find these 'packages' are never a deal, they are just easier.

If you wait too long to book an trip yourself you will find the Rouen hotels are full

early_911 · Post by **early_911** » Mon Feb 01, 2010 11:52 am

This might be useful for someone . . . .

I did consider a stop off on the way down and came acorss the Hôtel L'Ecrin in Honfleur (which I understand is pretty town and about half way).

Parking looked particulary good but not particlury cheap.

http://www.honfleur.com/default-ecrin.htm

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&sourc ... 59,,0,9.55

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Revi ... mandy.html

I've decided to do it in one trip now.

Phil

PhilGarner · Post by **PhilGarner** » Mon Feb 01, 2010 6:41 pm

Right well, I'm planning on getting the tunnel before 8am on Thursday and driving to LeMans in one go. Unfortunately I've found you have to go seriously early around the M25 or its just dire.

I'm thinking its best to organise tunnel tickets now while they are still cheap.

So anyone got any thoughts on a DDK convoy? Did most people stop in Rouen in 08?

hot66 · Post by **hot66** » Mon Feb 01, 2010 7:07 pm

usual meeting place is Sees for Brunch on Thursday morning

early_911 · Post by **early_911** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 9:41 am

I'm on the 07:50 train on the 8th (Thursday), so won't be able to make Sees in time (I'll be there mid afteroon, you'll be there mid morning). No doubt the Rouen crew will be able to make Sees in time.

Phil

PSut · Post by **PSut** » Wed Feb 10, 2010 4:27 pm

Is anyone else catching the 14.50 tunnel from Folkestoneon the Thursday?

PhilGarner · Post by **PhilGarner** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 10:02 am

Also booked on 0750 Thursday tunnel train

Matt black70 · Post by **Matt black70** » Fri Mar 19, 2010 10:54 pm

Booked with Gary on Wednesday 7th July 14:20 Departure

PSut · Post by **PSut** » Sat Mar 20, 2010 8:33 pm

Wednesday - that's keen!

Gary71 · Post by **Gary71** » Sat Mar 20, 2010 9:21 pm

It's just a 'long weekend'

Honest...

Dyno Soar · Post by **Dyno Soar** » Fri May 21, 2010 3:21 pm

I am on the 07:50 train on the Friday Morning also. We may have a small convoy of cars heading in the same direction.

Gav may also join us.