Do you know in advance whether it will be the Eurotunnel or the ferry? What decides this? Having done it both ways, which do you prefer? (Obviously there is a difference in time, but if you're committed to taking the bus between the capitals, then time is probably not your chief concern!)
I like your relevant comment... I prefer the Eurotunnel because it's a unique experience as it's a masterpiece of heavy industry. Ferries are everywhere. As you said time is not my concern, it's the experience. You can't know in advance until you ask the driver. During pandemic they tend to only use ferry.
The bus driver has done this trip multiple times. He is so chill, knows where to go, just as well you had camera rolling because I would have fallen asleep for a large part of the trip.
You need to have a certain amount of skill to drive any large vehicle, but it's not anything unusual. You find after a very short drive that you become accustomed to it. The only time I've ever found it a little disconcerting and it took time to get used to it was when our British coach failed near Compiegne and our company arranged a left hand drive coach; after a long time driving in UK and Europe you get used to it, but now with a LHD in Europe it's completely different and you have to get used to it again. But I survived it- and so did my passengers before you ask.
The ferry crossing is always a more civilised and pleasant way to cross the Channel/La Manche. Tunnel is quicker but frankly very boring. Nice video. Good to see the driver at work.
As a frequent Channel crosser- as passenger, driver and more lately a transport manager, I always found it quicker to take the ferry. Why? Your passengers want to stop off somewhere for a break, toilet, cigarette, food... you can combine the Channel crossing and break together on a ship or you can go via the sewer and still need to spend an hour or so afterwards. When I used to organise Eurolines duplicates I used to always get to the destination before the main service as they nearly always went by sewer and we went by ferry.
the man behind the wheel is an excellent 5 star driver.hes so cool n relaxed..he makes it look sooo easy...God bless him for his patience and delivering the passangers safely
What a great video, thanks for uploading. That brought back memories. I used to drive that route for Eurolines in the summer peak when they hired in extra coaches, occasionally around Christmas time too. Also similar routes many times taking people out on holiday. Then 10 years of local buses and another 10 years driving a desk in a depot. Yes, that brings back memories- the coaches are flashier, but we had good times back then too. PS in my experience (which is a little out of date) we found that going by ferry was faster as when we suffered the euro tunnel, people still wanted to stop for a break, for cigarettes, food, toilet, fresh air- but when we went by ferry they did all that at the same time as we crossed. I accept I'm in the minority viewpoint there.
In this 10 hour ride, the driver didn't honk for once, it's quite uncommon for me as an indian 😂 In India, the driver would have definitely honked for atleast a thousand times in that 10 hours journey. BTW great video mate 👌👍
Indian drivers are like our drivers here in Zambia, Africa because of single lane roads and a lot of obstacles like cattle, people, cyclists, motor cycles, etc.
I see that people still use a ferry to cross the Channel to and from France. I remember the so-called boat-train method during my first trip to Europe in July '74. After two weeks in England, my group of special ed adolescents and young adults took a train from either Waterloo or Victoria station to Dover, exited the train, and boarded a ferry to cross the Channel and debarked the vessel in Calais. We then boarded another train for Paris, and exited the train for a bus that took us to our small Paris hotel. One big problem with all this travel: our luggage didn't make the train between Calais and Paris, and we had to wait until after an included dinner for the luggage to be taken from the pier in Calais and shipped to our hotel. Great video!! I would have liked to have watched the bus, car and lorry pax and drivers enjoy eating, drinking, gaming and shopping aboard the ferry. I'm surprised that there were no bathroom breaks on the highway between Paris and Calais, and that pax were somehow able to hold their pee or poo for over two hours while the bus rode the highway to the Channel port. Speaking of the gaming area and the duty-free shop aboard the ferry, did those venues every open to patrons while the ferry was en-route to Dover?
I did this trip back at the start of February 2020. Went on the same type of coach and sat in exactly the same seat but we went though the tunnel. The driver was a fairly youngish, chilled out sort of guy and even invited me to sit in the crew seat for the last part of the journey.
Great trip. Something surprising me are, the route using ferry instead tunnel, and no rest on the highway, only rest at Ferry. Wait, Irish Ferry? That's long journey from Ireland to France. When I see bus crossing strait by ferry, it's remembered me in my country also doing the same. Even some buses crossing by ferry more than once in my country. Next how about bus trip in UK? Or ferry crossing to Ireland.
Whether or not you need a visa will depend on what nationality you are. There is passport control for the ferry, however you are not supposed to film them, which is probably why they are not in the video.
Your first couple of trips are going to feel a bit odd for the first couple of miles, but you get used to it very quickly. Once you've done it a few times you don't even think of it when you get off the ferry. The only time I've found it a little disconcerting was when our British registered coach went technical near Compiegne and our company hired a local coach for the day while ours was fixed. Now you're quite used to driving a right hand vehicle in France and they bring you a left hand drive vehicle- because it is something that most people won't experience, it's not something you really prepare for and that's when it becomes more interesting- especially as it was a manual. But seriously, even in a car, driving on the wrong side of the road can be a good experience.
I've been told the most difficult thing is using a different hand to change gears, but most buses have automatic transmission so drivers don't need to worry about that.
Whether you need a visa depends upon your own Nationality; Europeans (ie the eu) don't need a visa to visit UK and vice versa, provided you're staying no more than 6 months. If you live outside UK or eu then you need to check with your own Embassy here.
Водитель рискует пассажирами держа руль одной рукой. Взорвется колесо он не сможет удержать многотонную машину. Держа руль правильно у него есть шанс не вылететь на встречу или в кувет. Но видео огонь.
Sadly this Flixbus route seems to have been suspended again as has the competing route from Blablabus. Presumably to do with Covid related restrictions prohibiting non essential travel to and from France.
non essential travel when did that come back ?havn't heard anything about that but with the war and our elections last week i've not really been listening to the news reports on tv
Do you know in advance whether it will be the Eurotunnel or the ferry? What decides this?
Having done it both ways, which do you prefer? (Obviously there is a difference in time, but if you're committed to taking the bus between the capitals, then time is probably not your chief concern!)
I like your relevant comment... I prefer the Eurotunnel because it's a unique experience as it's a masterpiece of heavy industry. Ferries are everywhere. As you said time is not my concern, it's the experience.
You can't know in advance until you ask the driver. During pandemic they tend to only use ferry.
Are face masks required
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@@jordangrant2350 Always one in a crowd. Jesus
@@SilentTraveler1 was this victor
The bus driver has done this trip multiple times. He is so chill, knows where to go, just as well you had camera rolling because I would have fallen asleep for a large part of the trip.
It was victor right
The driver must be very skilled as he is able to drive in both London and Paris even though they have different driving directions
You need to have a certain amount of skill to drive any large vehicle, but it's not anything unusual. You find after a very short drive that you become accustomed to it.
The only time I've ever found it a little disconcerting and it took time to get used to it was when our British coach failed near Compiegne and our company arranged a left hand drive coach; after a long time driving in UK and Europe you get used to it, but now with a LHD in Europe it's completely different and you have to get used to it again. But I survived it- and so did my passengers before you ask.
Such immaculate lane discipline, use of indicators and sensible driving. We Indians can only imagine how it'll be like to drive that well
The ferry crossing is always a more civilised and pleasant way to cross the Channel/La Manche. Tunnel is quicker but frankly very boring. Nice video. Good to see the driver at work.
As a frequent Channel crosser- as passenger, driver and more lately a transport manager, I always found it quicker to take the ferry. Why? Your passengers want to stop off somewhere for a break, toilet, cigarette, food... you can combine the Channel crossing and break together on a ship or you can go via the sewer and still need to spend an hour or so afterwards.
When I used to organise Eurolines duplicates I used to always get to the destination before the main service as they nearly always went by sewer and we went by ferry.
the man behind the wheel is an excellent 5 star driver.hes so cool n relaxed..he makes it look sooo easy...God bless him for his patience and delivering the passangers safely
No much, he should drive with both hand on the wheel, no just one.
@@Killmouras I understand
Mais il garde ses écouteurs , ce qui est interdit en conduisant
What a great video, thanks for uploading. That brought back memories. I used to drive that route for Eurolines in the summer peak when they hired in extra coaches, occasionally around Christmas time too. Also similar routes many times taking people out on holiday.
Then 10 years of local buses and another 10 years driving a desk in a depot.
Yes, that brings back memories- the coaches are flashier, but we had good times back then too.
PS in my experience (which is a little out of date) we found that going by ferry was faster as when we suffered the euro tunnel, people still wanted to stop for a break, for cigarettes, food, toilet, fresh air- but when we went by ferry they did all that at the same time as we crossed. I accept I'm in the minority viewpoint there.
In this 10 hour ride, the driver didn't honk for once, it's quite uncommon for me as an indian 😂 In India, the driver would have definitely honked for atleast a thousand times in that 10 hours journey. BTW great video mate 👌👍
Same man in profile pic
This isn’t the full 10 hour..
Please don't get offended Indian driving standards are not the same in in Europe, I am aware there are many reason for this not worth going into here
Indian drivers are like our drivers here in Zambia, Africa because of single lane roads and a lot of obstacles like cattle, people, cyclists, motor cycles, etc.
The best video ! Thank you! I took this journey in January 2020, but we went through the Eurotunnel, I wish we could've taken the ferry, though.
Thank you, it absolutely reminds me of les jours voyager from FR to UK to see my petite amie again and again during 2019-2020...nice video🤙🤙🤙
Done same trip October 2017.. Nostalgic memories.
Thanks for the upload 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Lovely weather for a bus 🚍 ride.
Enjoyable road trip 😊🇦🇺
Greetings from HCMC. Thank you for a video clip from Paris to London by bus.
You're welcome, from Paris.
Excelente video! Hice muchas veces ese viaje, tambien en Eurostar! Muchas gracias desde Santiago, Chile.
De nada mi amigo
@@SilentTraveler1 revisan en algun momento tus cosas? asi como por si llevo sus cañitos? los llevo dentro del bolso jeje
That's amazing trip 🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️
Great video. The bus looks cool that I wish to drive them when I am older.
Wonderful bus trip to London.. Love to take bus via Euro Tunnel to feel the experience.
I like that your silent because your the best youtuber
I see that people still use a ferry to cross the Channel to and from France. I remember the so-called boat-train method during my first trip to Europe in July '74. After two weeks in England, my group of special ed adolescents and young adults took a train from either Waterloo or Victoria station to Dover, exited the train, and boarded a ferry to cross the Channel and debarked the vessel in Calais. We then boarded another train for Paris, and exited the train for a bus that took us to our small Paris hotel. One big problem with all this travel: our luggage didn't make the train between Calais and Paris, and we had to wait until after an included dinner for the luggage to be taken from the pier in Calais and shipped to our hotel.
Great video!! I would have liked to have watched the bus, car and lorry pax and drivers enjoy eating, drinking, gaming and shopping aboard the ferry. I'm surprised that there were no bathroom breaks on the highway between Paris and Calais, and that pax were somehow able to hold their pee or poo for over two hours while the bus rode the highway to the Channel port. Speaking of the gaming area and the duty-free shop aboard the ferry, did those venues every open to patrons while the ferry was en-route to Dover?
It will have a lavatory onboard if it's a Flixbus.
No airhorns in the entire trip.Nice ferry journey and London Victoria station.
I did this trip back at the start of February 2020. Went on the same type of coach and sat in exactly the same seat but we went though the tunnel.
The driver was a fairly youngish, chilled out sort of guy and even invited me to sit in the crew seat for the last part of the journey.
Love to see the view...thanks
I have some beautiful memories of traveling in Flexibus 🙂
Hey I see you were in the first row. Did you reserve the seat? is it worth doing so?
This is amazing class even seating locations special
Good to see. keep up there good work.
This was fascinating and oddly satisfying to watch. Interesting.
Happy to see you again ❤
I love this video from India
Impressive amount of cracks in the windscreen.
Русская тетка на весь автобус разговаривает по телефону))) А потом мужики гнут маты в кафе))
Очень похоже на украинскую речь и поведение.
I like your video Love London Nice country nice memories I had that
nice video thanks keep going my friend
Thank you
12mid here and I enjoyed it . Love from ASIA 😍
One cool dude that driver
Good morning. happy new Year! Hello from Ukraine
Which station in Paris waiting for the Coach ??
Great trip. Something surprising me are, the route using ferry instead tunnel, and no rest on the highway, only rest at Ferry. Wait, Irish Ferry? That's long journey from Ireland to France. When I see bus crossing strait by ferry, it's remembered me in my country also doing the same. Even some buses crossing by ferry more than once in my country. Next how about bus trip in UK? Or ferry crossing to Ireland.
Train trips in UK coming next week
@@SilentTraveler1 Ok can't wait.
@@rezaalan3991 Irish ferries does serve Calais Dover due to combination fares from europe to ireland.
How many hours will take in ferry
Fantástic tour.
Do u have 2 passport controls or 1
Hallo you go from france to uk, how you make visa sir?
Was that a giant crack across the windscreen? 😮
Yeah it looks like it! Plus the trim on the right wing mirror seems to be being held on with zip ties too!
They are multiple small cracks that look like a giant one.
Finances of coaches companies have been hit hard by pandemic.
Excellent video
Thanks for your good information given
Da mucha seguridad viajar en un autobús con el testigo de fallo motor encendido, y la luna en esas condiciones....
Tienes razón
Do you get assigned seats on the bus or can you sit wherever you want?
You can pay extra few euros to choose your seat
@@SilentTraveler1 oh sounds awesome. Thankyou!!
Looks like he's had a few bird strikes on his windscreen!
Amazing video
We need to go out everytime for passport check ??
Thanks for sharing ❤️
Prix ?
Very nice trip i did it before...
Does the bus go straight into Paris with out the ferry
Hello, during passport checks they check the validity date?
Hi bro, please is this journey required visa?
We appreciate the concept of Madam Margaret Thachers who was the Priminisiter of the United Kingdom during the consitution ere
What is the bus fare ,is there any tour package ?
Hello you need a test covid before going to london ? Bécause im not vaccinated
No
what did they ask from you once on the bus? passport & negative pcr test?
Yes both
@@SilentTraveler1 great. so it would be possible to travel without a vaccine pass?
Nice trip..please post more of bus travel videos
How many hours of travel in total? Nice video 👍
Nice video! Why does the Flixbuses nowadays go by boat instead of train?
Good question, I have same question with you. Maybe Pandemic and crossing via tunnel is expensive or maybe this is actual route.
One theory, maybe it allows the drivers to have a break during the ferry crossing.
@@Meanmanmartin2007 in the last weeks it differs one day to the other if the bus goes by boat or by train
Do you need a visa and is there a passport control police for the bus?
And the train?
In the video, I see that there are no contrôle ?
Whether or not you need a visa will depend on what nationality you are. There is passport control for the ferry, however you are not supposed to film them, which is probably why they are not in the video.
Will we get visa to London from Paris?
Must be difficult to adjust driving on different side of the road on two different lands.
not difficult for these drivers...
You'd be surprised at just how easy it actually is, but you do need to concentrate to begin with.
These drivers are pro’s and it is no problem for them to change side of the road.
Your first couple of trips are going to feel a bit odd for the first couple of miles, but you get used to it very quickly. Once you've done it a few times you don't even think of it when you get off the ferry.
The only time I've found it a little disconcerting was when our British registered coach went technical near Compiegne and our company hired a local coach for the day while ours was fixed. Now you're quite used to driving a right hand vehicle in France and they bring you a left hand drive vehicle- because it is something that most people won't experience, it's not something you really prepare for and that's when it becomes more interesting- especially as it was a manual.
But seriously, even in a car, driving on the wrong side of the road can be a good experience.
I've been told the most difficult thing is using a different hand to change gears, but most buses have automatic transmission so drivers don't need to worry about that.
What are the Rona mesures when you get off the bus ?
hi i want ask london and paris bus expensive need a passport visa or free? please write me
Whether you need a visa depends upon your own Nationality; Europeans (ie the eu) don't need a visa to visit UK and vice versa, provided you're staying no more than 6 months. If you live outside UK or eu then you need to check with your own Embassy here.
Best video please make more flixbus videos
Yes I'll do more of them
Amazing video. Do they stamp the passport now after brexit?
Yes, even before brexit they did
Change the angel bro 👌
You can take the bus and park it on a train and arrive at london. 😂 I've done that before but with a coach
Or maybe you can't?
Woweeww silent ride unbelievable for as Pakistani
how to find out. when the bus goes through the ferry, and when the euro tunnel?
No way
Very nice 👍🥰🥰🥰🥰
Hello
Does the passport check agent stamps passports from london to paris?
Thanks for sharing
Yes they do for non european passports. They do not stamp european passports
Водитель рискует пассажирами держа руль одной рукой. Взорвется колесо он не сможет удержать многотонную машину. Держа руль правильно у него есть шанс не вылететь на встречу или в кувет. Но видео огонь.
Sadly this Flixbus route seems to have been suspended again as has the competing route from Blablabus.
Presumably to do with Covid related restrictions prohibiting non essential travel to and from France.
non essential travel when did that come back ?havn't heard anything about that but with the war and our elections last week i've not really been listening to the news reports on tv
10 hours only? here in,Phils. 30- 40 hours long trip and traveld 1500 to 2000 kl...
London to Paris is less than 500km
Nice video.
Will.i.am is a bus driver now?
Have immigration?
Hi sir can you take this bus without passport?
No
Immigration dont stamp in passport? At cala or in dover?
Was it Russian group of travelers?
I really enjoyed. but i missed bus driver job 😒
How do i apply for this trip by ferry?.Lon paris by bus ( by ferry not by tunnel) kindly plse share n advise.
Wow . How ABT Eurostar ?
Releasing tomorrow
@@SilentTraveler1 will you be able to ride in the front of the Eurostar like on the bus ?
Wow! it’s far
What is the name of the cruise, why the informant speaks Russian if the Russians do not
P&O
Good
Is this why Eurostar trains are recently doing so badly financially?
Maybe
Very excellent
👏👏👏muito legal !
Nice
It just pleasing watching these videos. Suggestion do more bus videos plz
Where are you from?
Nice 👍 great 👍
Bus ride is lower than cost of train ride
I didn't know neymar drives the bus from paris to london.
😎😎😎
😍😍😍