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We have never had to pay extra to board an earlier train.
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As said you don't have to reverse straight back out forwards. Same at dover .I turned up 4 hours early once. offered another boat but to calais which I didn't want, so it was leave.& come backI've decided i am going to arrice at Calais's end of the tunnel bout 6-6.30pm before it goes dark.
If they say your not on they can reverse the bloody truck and trailer back themselfs (only those that have tried will know whot i mean)
I must be going mad. Could have sworn it was an Auchan hypermarket. Used to do cheap fuel on the other side of the road.We have also frequently been offered an earlier train, both at Calais and at Folkestone. More likely in off-season. As we tow a trailer, we tend to get our allotted time at Coquelles, but at Folkestone, quite often. Not sure how that will be affected by the EES which is coming in from Sunday 10th November this year.
Just a point to note about the Carrefour Hypermarket round the corner at Coquelles. There is an area that is designed for motorhomes. However, when the Hypermarket is closed, (Mon-Sat 08:30 to 21:00, Sun 09:00 - 12:30) they will frequently shut all the car parks and chain them off. Most of the other parks in the area have height restrictions on them.
No, you are not mad! There is also an Auchan a half a klick north of the terminal area.I must be going mad. Could have sworn it was an Auchan hypermarket. Used to do cheap fuel on the other side of the road.
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When I used to use the tunnel (not any more, too expensive) I did arrived around 4 hours early than my booking (not a flex ticket) and was told I could either pay an additional cost, or wait in the car park until at least 2 hours before my booking,I have an ordinary ticket, no flex etc.
Guidance says to arrive no more than 2 hours before departure time. Has anyone arrived really early e.g. 3 or 4 hours before? What happened, did they let you in or were you refused entry?
Crossing tomorrow but the way things have worked out I can be there 4 hours early. If I could get a much earlier train then more travel time on the other side. Normally we arrive around the 2 hours and they bump us onto an earlier train when we check into the pet reception centre.
Appreciate advice from those who have arrived early and experienced this.
Always worth an ask. If you can't get on and you have a fee hours to play with go and visit the lidl on the other side of Folkestone and top up with bottled water and cleaning supplies!I have an ordinary ticket, no flex etc.
Guidance says to arrive no more than 2 hours before departure time. Has anyone arrived really early e.g. 3 or 4 hours before? What happened, did they let you in or were you refused entry?
Crossing tomorrow but the way things have worked out I can be there 4 hours early. If I could get a much earlier train then more travel time on the other side. Normally we arrive around the 2 hours and they bump us onto an earlier train when we check into the pet reception centre.
Appreciate advice from those who have arrived early and experienced this.
I had to return 2 days early and pulled in to the ticket check in kiosk and they just swapped my ticket and let me on the next train.I have an ordinary ticket, no flex etc.
Guidance says to arrive no more than 2 hours before departure time. Has anyone arrived really early e.g. 3 or 4 hours before? What happened, did they let you in or were you refused entry?
Crossing tomorrow but the way things have worked out I can be there 4 hours early. If I could get a much earlier train then more travel time on the other side. Normally we arrive around the 2 hours and they bump us onto an earlier train when we check into the pet reception centre.
Appreciate advice from those who have arrived early and experienced this.
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Update on above.For those that are interested.
I have just checked in Calais's at 4.30pm for a 10.20pm train. Nearly 6 hours early.
I was offered a train in 1.20mins for the additional sum of £231...........ouch, i have already paid £330.
I asked for the earlist train with no additional cost, he said 9.20pm as apposed to my booked time of 10.20
I accepted.
Now waiting.
So i think it is ALL pot luck how ones check in goes.
Think they put you against the wall and shoot you.. Will be no problem at all..They usually offer an earlier train..BUSBYI have an ordinary ticket, no flex etc.
Guidance says to arrive no more than 2 hours before departure time. Has anyone arrived really early e.g. 3 or 4 hours before? What happened, did they let you in or were you refused entry?
Crossing tomorrow but the way things have worked out I can be there 4 hours early. If I could get a much earlier train then more travel time on the other side. Normally we arrive around the 2 hours and they bump us onto an earlier train when we check into the pet reception centre.
Appreciate advice from those who have arrived early and experienced this.