Le Mans 24h Channel Crossing Guide

At Motorsport Travel Destinations we are all about choice. That’s why we offer a total of nine different routes across the channel via LeShuttle, Britanny Ferries and P&O across all of our packages.

With thousands of racing fans set to join us in France again this summer, we know that the journey is just as important as the destination. As a result, we have put together this Le Mans 24h Channel Crossing Guide to ensure you have all the information about your trip one place.

For quick access to information about your specific crossing, use the links below:

FIND YOUR CROSSING INFORMATION

LeShuttle (Eurotunnel)

Britanny Ferries

P&O Ferries

Important Passport Information for Travel to Europe

Before You Travel

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LeShuttle (Eurotunnel)

LeShuttle is the quickest route across the Channel, operating between Folkestone and Calais and allowing you to remain in your vehicle throughout the crossing.

On arrival at the terminal, you should have your passport and booking reference ready before proceeding to check-in.

Service | Route | Arrival Time | What You’ll Need
LeShuttle (Eurotunnel) | Folkestone → Calais | At least 1 hour before departure | Passport & Crossing Booking Reference

If you have not yet done so, please fill in your Advanced Passenger Information here.

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Britanny Ferries

Brittany Ferries offers a range of routes into France and is a popular option for customers travelling from ports across the south coast.

Your confirmation email will confirm your exact sailing route and departure time.

Service | Routes | Arrival Time | What You’ll Need

Brittany Ferries

Portsmouth → Caen
Portsmouth → Cherbourg
Poole → Cherbourg
Plymouth → Roscoff

At least 60 minutes before departure. Check-in closes 45 minutes before departure

Passport, Crossing Booking Reference and UK Identifier on car

After check-in, port staff will direct you towards boarding. Most sailings include onboard restaurants, lounges and facilities, giving you a chance to relax before arriving in France.

If you have not yet done so, please fill in your Advanced Passenger Information here.

Image: www.britanny-ferries.co.uk

P&O Ferries

P&O Ferries provides crossings on both the Dover to Calais and Hull to Rotterdam routes.

Please ensure you arrive within the recommended check-in times shown below, depending on your route.

Service | Routes | Arrival Time | What You’ll Need
P&O Ferries | Dover → Calais | Latest check-in is 60 minutes before departure | Passport & Crossing Booking Reference
P&O Ferries | Hull → Rotterdam | Latest check-in is 90 minutes before departure | Passport & Crossing Booking Reference

At selected ports, your booking may be recognised automatically using your vehicle registration number, although we still recommend having your booking reference ready on arrival.

For bookings with P&O, Advanced Passenger Information is collected during the check-in process directly at the port. You do not need to fill out anything online prior to your trip.

Image: www.poferries.com

Important Passport Information for Travel to Europe

Please make sure you check your passport carefully before travelling. UK Government rules changed recently, and the key requirement is now based on your passport’s date of issue, not just the expiry date.

If your passport was issued more than 10 years before your date of travel, you may be refused entry to Europe – even if the expiry date is still valid.

There is also a second requirement that your passport must have at least 3 months’ validity remaining from your return date.

To make things easier, TUI has a simple online passport checker you can use here.

Before You Travel

Before setting off for your crossing, please ensure:

Your passport is valid and accessible

You have your crossing booking reference ready

All passengers travelling have the correct documentation

You allow extra time for traffic around ports during Le Mans travel week

Please note that crossing operators enforce strict check-in times and late arrivals may not be accepted.

Need assistance?

If you have any questions about your booking, our team is here to help. You can call us on +44 (0)1707 329988 or click here to chat with us live on our website.

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