Train Travel
Whilst all of our destinations in France and Italy are easily reached by flights from the UK, a growing number of travellers are considering the alternative of train
travel.Compared against flights, the train hasmany advantages:
Folkestone–Calais
Eurotunnel’s fast,smooth and frequent service operates 24 hours a day,365 days a year.With up to three departures an hour at peak times fromFolkestone and a crossing time of just 35minutes platformto platform(45minutes at night), it’s the quickest way to cross the Channel. Folkestone is easily accessed fromtheM20 at Junction 11a and on arrival in France, drive straight onto the A16 Autoroute with connections to all parts of
Europe.Boarding is straightforward – just follow directions and drive on then you can relax in your vehicle or stretch your legs.
Eurotunnel From £53 each way Book now
www.vintagetravel.co.uk/ eurotunnel
• 30minute check in for Eurostar’s London departures • Transfer to high speed train at either Paris or Lille is straightforward • Depart fromand arrive in a city centre (not an airportmiles away)
• Comfortable, spacious train carriages that you canmove around in,or couchettes when you travel overnight to Italy
• Unrestricted luggage allowances (but remember you have to carry it!) and no risk of your suitcase ending up somewhere else without you
Eurotunnel’s Standard Fare gives the best value when booking well in advance,or for travel at less busy times.Whilst only valid for the booked departure time you can, at no extra charge, transfer to a space on the next available shuttle if you arrive at check-in within 2 hours of your booked departure
time.Standard fare is non refundable and amendments are subject to conditions and charges.
Alternatively,upgrade to FlexiPlus, the premiumtravel service,where you can enjoy priority check-in and boarding, pick up a complimentary lightmeal and use the FlexiPlus Lounge.With this fare, you can alter your departure date or time, without charge, if your travel plans change.FlexiPlus fare is fully refundable and amendments are free of charge, subject to
availability.Standard and FlexiPlus fares can be combined tomake a return booking.
Standard fare (one way) For a vehicle and up to 8 passengers,one-way fares are from£53. Please telephone us andwewill be happy to quote for your chosen dates,or followthe link on ourwebsite:
www.vintagetravel.co.uk/eurotunnel.
• Choice of first or second class • Fares generally compare well with flight costs • Children under 4 years of age go free • On-board café/bar for snacks and drinks
• Enjoy the passing scenery as you travel (or sleep your way through France overnight in a comfortable couchette compartment)
• Reduced carbon footprint
Like airline tickets, the best prices are to be had as soon as they go on sale,usually 90 days before the date of
travel.Theremay be several different combinations of route (for example, via Paris or via Lille) and it can be worthwhile comparing fares for both the combined route and for each sector separately.
Some example routes
For our properties in Provence: Board the Eurostar at St Pancras at 10.00, change at Lille onto a TGV and arrive Avignon just after
5pm.For the return trip,depart Avignon 09.17, change at Lille and arrive St Pancras at 14.30.
For our properties in South West France: Board the Eurostar at St Pancras at just before 9am, change at Lille onto a TGV and arrive in Bordeaux around
6pm.For the return trip, the departure fromBordeaux at 11.00 brings you back in to St Pancras by 6pm.
Alternative routes to SouthWest France (via Paris) include Biarritz, Limoges, Brive, Cahors,Toulouse.
For our properties in Tuscany, Umbria, Le Marche and Lazio Travel to Paris by Eurostar, cross the city to Gare de Bercy for the departure of the overnight train, arriving nextmorning, at Bologna (05.58),Florence (07.16) or Rome (09.50).Either pick up your hire car at one of thesemain stations,or you can continue your journey by local train to Ancona,Pisa, Lucca, Siena or Orvieto.
If you wish to travel by train,Vintage Travel recommends the following websites:
•
www.seat61.comis a good general guide to routes, train times,how to get the best fares, and with links to: •
www.eurostar.com •
www.eurodestination.com/european-rail-travel.html •
www.raileurope.co.uk •
www.tgv-europe.com •
www.trenitalia.com •
www.italiarail.co.uk
(Please note:French and Italian websites have an English language section.)
Don’t forget to book your hire car,whichwe can arrange at the appropriate railway stations in France and Italy, ready to pick up as you disembark the train.
90 Check availability, view more photographs and book online at
www.vintagetravel.co.uk
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