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Private pet taxi from Belgium
Antwerp to UK Pet Taxi
Leaving Antwerp with a dog or cat? We can plan the E17 run to Calais around your collection address, then continue through LeShuttle to the UK; Ghent and nearby Belgian areas can be included in the enquiry.
Antwerp to Calais is approximately 180–200 km - typically just 1.5–2 hours to the Eurotunnel terminal. Total Antwerp to London is approximately 4–5 hours. Ghent area is also covered. Quote on request; the Eurotunnel crossing ticket is charged separately.
Antwerp and Belgium
Via Calais and LeShuttle
Dogs and cats travel together
Quote on request
The route
Belgium to the UK, with the route planned clearly
Route plan
Antwerp → Calais → LeShuttle → Folkestone → your UK address
Antwerp to Calais is approximately 180–200 km - typically just 1.5–2 hours to the Eurotunnel terminal. Total Antwerp to London is approximately 4–5 hours. Ghent area is also covered. Quote on request; the Eurotunnel crossing ticket is charged separately.
How it works
From Antwerp and Belgium to UK destinations, step by step
Send the details that let us plan the vehicle, route and handover around your journey.
Receive a quote
We review the details and provide a personalised route price.
Meet your driver
Collection is arranged from the agreed home, hotel, airport or address.
Travel together
You and your pet remain together in the vehicle through Calais and LeShuttle.
Before you travel
Documents for Antwerp and Belgium to UK destinations
Requirements depend on your pet, where documents were issued and the circumstances of the journey. Owners remain responsible for checking current rules with their vet and GOV.UK.
- Readable microchip
- Valid rabies vaccination
- Accepted travel document
- Tapeworm treatment for dogs when required
Pet check-in and document control for UK-bound LeShuttle travel take place at Calais before boarding. We can provide general journey guidance, but cannot approve veterinary documents.
A private service
What your Antwerp and Belgium journey includes
One private vehicle
You, your pet and your luggage travel together in the confirmed vehicle.
Direct communication
Share updates directly while the collection and onward journey are being arranged.
A route around your details
Vehicle space and route planning depend on passengers, pets, luggage, addresses and date.
Comfort breaks
For longer road journeys, suitable breaks can be discussed as part of the route plan.
UK destinations
Delivery is available to uk destinations and other UK destinations by quote.
Documents in context
Use the requirements guide and official links to check the current rules before travel.
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions
Can you collect from Antwerp city and the port area?
Yes. We collect passengers travelling with dogs or cats from Antwerp city centre, the port district, Berchem, Borgerhout, Wilrijk and surrounding areas. We also cover the wider Antwerp province and can arrange pickups from Mechelen, Turnhout and other nearby towns on request.
How close is Antwerp to the Eurotunnel terminal?
Antwerp to Calais/Coquelles is approximately 180–200 km via the E17 and A16 motorways. This makes Antwerp one of the closest major cities to the Eurotunnel terminal outside France itself - the drive from Antwerp to the terminal typically takes around 1.5–2 hours, depending on traffic around Ghent.
How long does the Antwerp to London journey take with a dog or cat?
Antwerp to Calais is approximately 180–200 km - around 1.5–2 hours of driving. Adding the 35-minute Eurotunnel crossing and the onward journey in the UK, Antwerp to London typically takes 4–5 hours in total, making it one of the shortest overland continental-to-UK journeys we offer.
Does my pet need special documents travelling from Belgium to the UK?
Belgium is an EU member state and the standard EU-to-UK pet travel rules apply. Dogs and cats need a valid ISO microchip, current rabies vaccination and an Animal Health Certificate issued within 10 days of travel. Dogs also need a tapeworm treatment from a vet 24–120 hours before arriving at the UK border. Cats do not normally require tapeworm treatment.
Can cats travel from Antwerp to the UK?
Yes. Passengers can travel from Antwerp to the UK with a cat. Cats need a microchip, current rabies vaccination and AHC. They do not need tapeworm treatment. The short Antwerp to London journey time makes this a particularly comfortable option for cats, compared to longer southern France or German departures.
Do you also cover Ghent, Brussels and other Belgian cities from Antwerp?
Ghent is approximately 60 km from Antwerp and is within collection range by arrangement. Brussels is also around 45 km south. We already have a dedicated service page for Brussels Airport. For other Belgian cities, get in touch with your pickup address and we will confirm coverage and pricing.
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