Europe from the UK
Getting across the Channel and road trips through France, Spain, Norway, the Alps and Italy.
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Channel crossings compared: ferry or Eurotunnel
Ferry or Eurotunnel with your car: routes and operators, crossing times, travelling with dogs, vehicle height limits, seasickness and booking tips.
France road trip from the UK
Driving from Calais or Caen to the Loire, the Dordogne or Provence: route ideas, days needed, tolls, Crit'Air zones and where to stay.
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Driving abroad checklist
Pick your countries and vehicle for a list of documents, kit, stickers and zones, each with its official source.
Tolls, vignettes and low-emission zones
The toll, vignette and zone schemes to check for your route, with official links only.
Trip fuel and charging cost
What a drive will cost in fuel or charging, using your own car's figures and prices.