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Eurotunnel by motorcycle: prices, tickets and how it works
Taking a motorbike through the Channel Tunnel is quick, easy and cheap. A motorcycle crosses for about half the price of a car, from around £35, and you ride on and stay with your bike for the 35-minute crossing from Folkestone to Calais.
How much does a motorcycle cost on the Eurotunnel?
A motorcycle costs about half a car fare, so the same ticket types apply but at a lower price. Here are the 2026 indicative “from” fares, per motorcycle, with the car price alongside for comparison. Pillion passengers are included at no extra cost.
| Ticket type | Car from | Motorcycle from |
|---|---|---|
| Day Trip & Overnight | £69 | £35 |
| Short Stay Saver | £104 | £52 |
| Standard | £127 | £64 |
| Standard Plus | £172 | £86 |
| Flexiplus | £284 | £142 |
Indicative “from” fares for 2026, per motorcycle each way. The exact price depends on your date, time and how far ahead you book. For the full breakdown of every ticket type, see our Eurotunnel tickets and prices page.
Book your motorcycle crossing
Select motorcycle as your vehicle type in the price checker below to compare live Eurotunnel fares from Folkestone to Calais. Book your return together to unlock the cheaper Day Trip and Short Stay Saver rates.
Can you take a motorcycle on Eurostar?
No, you cannot take a motorcycle on Eurostar. Eurostar is a passenger-only train with no way to load a bike. To take your motorbike through the Channel Tunnel you need LeShuttle, the Eurotunnel car train, from Folkestone to Calais: you ride on and stay with it during the crossing. So if you searched for “motorbike on Eurostar”, LeShuttle is the service you actually need. See our Eurostar guide if you are travelling as a foot passenger.
How it works: riding onto the LeShuttle train
Riding onto the shuttle is simple and quick, and bikes are often loaded first.
- At check-in, your booking and passport are scanned. Follow the motorcycle signs.
- Ride to the terminal and wait in the marshalling area, where motorbikes are grouped together.
- Motorcycles are usually led to the front of the train; staff guide you into place.
- Park your bike on its side stand and stay with it. You can stretch your legs during the 35-minute crossing.
- On arrival in Calais, ride your bike straight off and onto the French motorway.
Why the tunnel is great for bikers
- Fast: a 35-minute crossing, and bikes are often loaded first.
- Cheap: about half a car fare, with the pillion passenger included.
- Easy: ride on, park, stay with the bike, and ride off, no reversing or manoeuvring.
- All weather: you are inside and protected from wind and rain, unlike an open ferry deck.
How to get the cheapest motorcycle fare
- Book early: fares rise as the train fills up.
- Book your return together: it unlocks the cheaper Day Trip and Short Stay Saver rates rather than two singles.
- Travel off-peak: early morning, late evening and midweek departures are cheapest.
- Compare the ferry: the tunnel is faster and drier, but a ferry can be cheaper on some dates. See Channel Tunnel or ferry.
Rules for motorcycles
- Your bike is secured on its own side stand and staff guide you into place. No straps are needed.
- A pillion passenger is included in the fare.
- LPG-powered vehicles are not permitted. See Channel Tunnel safety.
- Arrive in good time for check-in and border control before boarding.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a motorcycle on the Eurotunnel?
Crossings start from around £35 for a Day Trip & Overnight, about half a car fare. The exact price depends on your date, time and how far ahead you book, and the pillion passenger is included.
Can you take a motorcycle on Eurostar?
No. Eurostar is passenger-only. To take your motorbike across, use LeShuttle, the Eurotunnel car train from Folkestone to Calais, where you stay with your bike for the crossing.
Do I need to strap my motorbike down?
No. Your bike stands on its own side stand and staff guide you into place. You stay with the bike during the 35-minute crossing.
Is a return ticket cheaper for a weekend trip?
Yes. The cheapest fares, Day Trip and Short Stay Saver, are return tickets. Booking your outbound and return together unlocks the lower rates.
Where does the motorbike go on the train?
Motorcycles are usually led to the front of the train and grouped together. You park and stay with your bike, then ride off onto the motorway on arrival in Calais.
Is the tunnel better than the ferry for motorcycles?
For most riders, yes: it is quicker (35 minutes versus about 90), drier, and bikes are loaded first. A ferry can be cheaper on some dates, so it is worth comparing.
Taking your motorcycle through the Channel Tunnel is one of the easiest crossings there is: ride onto the Eurotunnel LeShuttle at Folkestone, stay with your bike for 35 minutes, and ride straight off in Calais. Fares start from around £35 with the pillion included, about half a car, and there are no straps and no open decks. Use the price checker above to compare fares and book your crossing.