Bonnes Vacances Direct are able to book tickets with the following rail operators. Eurostar and TGV are for passengers without a vehicle and Eurotunnel and Motorail are for passengers travelling with a vehicle. Please note vehicle restrictions apply to both, please check with our Travel desk on 08707 60 70 72 if you are travelling with an unusual vehicle.
For passengers travelling without a vehicle Eurostar offers the convenience of a conventional train. With departure points from either Waterloo or Ashford in Kent, Eurostar connects you directly to Paris, Lille or Avignon.
Travel with your car quickly and smoothly between Folkestone and Calais with Eurotunnel. The service leaves regularly with a journey time of only 35 minutes.You are able to drive your car directly onto the train and straight off at the other end!
If you prefer not to drive through France Motorail offers both you and your car direct routes from Calais to a variety of stations in southern France. Journeys are overnight and passengers are required to book onboard air-conditioned couchettes. Please note: height restrictions apply and at certain times of the year the Motorail is only available departing from Paris.
The TGV provide a network of high speed routes throughout France which mainly depart from Paris. This makes it an ideal service to use in conjunction with a trip on Eurostar, departing from Waterloo you can be in the south of France with only one change.