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The short crossing from Calais
Private Pet Taxi from Calais to the UK
Arriving in Calais on foot from the ferry, Calais-Fréthun station or a nearby hotel? Tell us where you are, where the pet is travelling from and where you need to go. Eurostar passenger services have pet restrictions, so an urgent collection enquiry or a document-check question is worth sending with the timing and paperwork details; any short-notice arrangement is subject to confirmation.
Eurotunnel Le Shuttle is vehicle-only. We provide the private vehicle for the crossing, with prices from £240 for Calais to Folkestone and from £440 for Calais to London. The Eurotunnel crossing ticket is charged separately.
Calais and nearby
Via Calais and LeShuttle
Dogs and cats travel together
From £240
The route
A practical handover at the channel
Route plan
Calais collection → UK-bound pet check-in → LeShuttle → Folkestone
At Calais Pet Reception, staff scan the microchip and check the travel document and, where applicable, the dog's tapeworm record. Owners remain responsible for having the correct documents; if checks are not passed, onward travel may be delayed or refused.
How it works
From Calais and nearby to Folkestone, London and UK, 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 Calais and nearby to Folkestone, London and UK
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 Calais and nearby 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 folkestone, london and uk 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 foot passengers take pets from Calais to the UK?
No. Eurotunnel Le Shuttle is vehicle-only, Eurostar generally does not accept pets except assistance dogs, and ferry pet rules normally require an approved vehicle arrangement. This is why many travellers in Calais use a private pet taxi service.
Can I use Eurotunnel as a foot passenger with my pet?
No. Eurotunnel Le Shuttle is a vehicle-only service. You need to travel in a car or van. We provide the private vehicle for pets and owners who are stuck in Calais without suitable transport.
Can you collect us from the Calais ferry terminal?
Yes. We can collect from the Calais ferry terminal area, nearby hotels, Calais-Fréthun station, vet clinics, Coquelles, or the Eurotunnel terminal area.
Do I need an Animal Health Certificate in Calais?
Your pet needs the correct travel document for entry into Great Britain. This may be an Animal Health Certificate, EU pet passport or another accepted document depending on your situation. Dogs also need tapeworm treatment completed by a vet 24 to 120 hours before entering Great Britain.
Can you transport cats from Calais to London?
Yes. We transport cats as well as dogs from Calais to London and other UK destinations. Cats need a microchip, rabies vaccination and accepted travel document, but they do not need tapeworm treatment.
How long does Calais to Folkestone take?
The Eurotunnel crossing itself takes around 35 minutes. With terminal check-in, pre-boarding pet document checks and queues, the full Calais to Folkestone process can take longer.
Can you collect from Calais at short notice?
Possibly, subject to driver and crossing availability. WhatsApp us as soon as possible with your location, pet details, documents and UK destination.
How much does a Calais to UK pet taxi cost?
Calais to Folkestone starts from £240. Calais to London starts from £440. Eurotunnel crossing ticket is charged separately. Final price depends on your UK destination, number of pets, luggage and timing.
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