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Private Amsterdam to UK Pet Transport

One vehicle, booked only for your household. You sit in the same car as your dog or cat from your Amsterdam doorstep to your new front door in the UK, crossing the Channel on the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle.

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Illustrative photography.
Vehicle
Private, never shared
Who travels
Owners with their pets
Crossing
Eurotunnel Le Shuttle
Fare
Fixed, quoted in advance

Why owners choose road over cargo

Flying a pet into the UK usually means the animal travels separately, often as cargo. Many owners would rather not be apart from an anxious dog or an elderly cat for that long. Travelling by road lets you stay together for the whole journey.

On Le Shuttle, passengers normally remain with their vehicle during the crossing, so your pet is never handed over to strangers in a hold.

What the journey looks like

  • Collection from your Amsterdam home, hotel or an agreed address in the wider region
  • A drive south through the Netherlands, Belgium and northern France to the Calais terminal
  • Pet document check at the terminal before boarding, carried out by the operator
  • The tunnel crossing to Folkestone with you staying beside your pet
  • Onward drive to your UK address, with stops planned around your animals

Planned around your animals

We ask about each pet when you enquire: size, crate or harness, how they cope with travel, feeding times and anything your vet has advised. Rest and walk stops are agreed with you in advance. Journey timings depend on traffic, terminal queues and stops, so we give you a realistic plan rather than a promised arrival time.

Who this suits

  • Families relocating from the Netherlands to the UK with pets
  • Expats returning home with an animal adopted abroad
  • Owners of large dogs or several pets who would struggle with flight rules
  • Travellers who simply prefer to keep their pet in sight

Questions owners ask

Can I travel in the same vehicle as my pet?

Yes. That is the point of the service. Owners and pets travel together in one private vehicle.

Do you go anywhere in the UK?

Tell us the destination in your enquiry. We quote every route individually, including addresses beyond London and the south east.

Do you carry pets without their owners?

This service is designed for owners travelling with their pets. If you have a different situation, mention it in your enquiry and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.

One fare, agreed before the wheels turn.

Tell us where you are starting, where home is, and who is coming along. We reply with a fixed quote for the whole private journey.