Need to travel from Charles de Gaulle to London with a dog or cat? PetVoyageUK offers a door-to-door pet taxi from CDG Airport directly to any London address — via Eurotunnel, no cargo hold, no airline check-in.
CDG to London with a Dog — What to Expect
Bringing a dog from Charles de Gaulle to London is one of our most-requested routes. The journey follows this sequence:
- CDG collection — we pick you and your dog up from the cargo terminal (Building 3853, SIVEP) or from your arranged handover point once French customs clearance is complete.
- A1/A26 motorway north — 285 km through northern France to Coquelles (Eurotunnel terminal). Most dogs settle within the first hour in our climate-controlled vehicles.
- Eurotunnel Le Shuttle — 35-minute crossing. Your dog stays in the vehicle throughout — no kennels, no separate holds.
- UK Pet Reception (Folkestone) — document scan on the UK side, then the M20/M25/A2 run into London.
- London delivery — door-to-door to your address anywhere in Greater London.
Total journey time from CDG release to a central London address: approximately 5–6 hours on a typical day.
CDG to London with a Cat — Key Differences
Cats travelling from Charles de Gaulle to London follow the same route and documentation requirements as dogs, with one practical difference: cats are not required to have a tapeworm treatment before entering the UK. The core documents — microchip, rabies vaccination, and Animal Health Certificate — are identical.
Cats travel in an approved carrier inside the vehicle cabin. We recommend familiar bedding from home placed inside the carrier to reduce stress on the 5-6 hour journey.
Documents Required: CDG to London (Dogs and Cats)
UK entry requirements apply to all pets travelling the CDG-to-London route:
- ISO 15-digit microchip — implanted before the rabies vaccination.
- Rabies vaccination — at least 21 days old by the date of travel.
- Animal Health Certificate (AHC) — issued by an Official Veterinarian within 10 days of travel.
- Tapeworm treatment (dogs only) — administered 1–5 days before UK entry, recorded on the AHC. This is the most time-sensitive requirement for dogs travelling from CDG: the treatment must happen after the pet clears French customs at CDG, but early enough that the date still falls inside the UK entry window at Folkestone.
We build the tapeworm vet stop into the CDG-to-London route schedule so you don't have to coordinate it separately. This is one of the most common points where self-managed journeys run into problems at Folkestone Pet Reception.
London Coverage — Which Areas We Deliver To
We deliver to all 33 London boroughs and the surrounding commuter belt:
- Central London — Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, City of London, Southwark, Lambeth.
- North London — Camden, Islington, Haringey, Barnet, Enfield.
- South London — Greenwich, Lewisham, Bromley, Croydon, Richmond, Wandsworth.
- East London — Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Newham, Waltham Forest, Redbridge.
- West London — Ealing, Hounslow, Hillingdon, Brent, Hammersmith & Fulham.
- Outer London and Home Counties — Surrey, Hertfordshire, Essex, Middlesex addresses within the M25.
Why Eurotunnel Beats Flying Your Pet into a London Airport
Pets arriving at Heathrow, Gatwick or City Airport from France must clear UK Border Force animal health procedures, which can add 2–4 hours to the arrival process depending on cargo volume. The Eurotunnel route — CDG to London via Folkestone — has a single customs check at CDG and a document scan at Folkestone Pet Reception. No airline cargo fees, no holding kennel, no multi-hour airport wait. Your dog or cat is in the vehicle the entire time.
How Long Does CDG to London Take?
Journey time varies by collection point and London destination:
- CDG cargo terminal to central London: 5 h 30 min – 6 h 30 min (including Eurotunnel boarding and crossing).
- CDG to south-east London (Greenwich, Bromley): 5 h – 5 h 30 min (closer to the Folkestone exit).
- CDG to north-west London (Hammersmith, Ealing): 6 h – 7 h (M25 west section adds time).
We quote a realistic window at booking. Departure times are chosen to avoid M25 peak congestion (typically avoiding 7–9am and 4–7pm arrival into London).
Who Books CDG to London?
- London residents returning from international relocation — pet flew into CDG, needs ground transport to their London home.
- Families moving back to the UK — part of a broader relocation from France or an EU country where CDG is the transit hub.
- London-based breeders importing pedigree dogs or cats from Europe — reliable, documented transport with a clear chain of custody.
- Diplomatic and corporate relocations — we handle the paperwork coordination so HR doesn't have to.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you collect my dog directly from CDG cargo?
Yes — we collect from CDG Building 3853 (SIVEP cargo terminal) once your pet has cleared French customs and been released to us. You provide the flight details and cargo release reference; we handle everything from collection to London delivery.
Do you transport cats from CDG to London as well as dogs?
Yes — we transport dogs, cats, and small pets on the CDG-to-London route. The vehicle, documentation process, and door-to-door delivery are the same; cats do not need the tapeworm treatment dogs require.
What if my pet's flight into CDG is delayed?
We monitor cargo release updates and adjust collection time accordingly. A short delay (under 2 hours) is absorbed without additional charge; longer delays are discussed at the time.
Is the price the same for all London postcodes?
Distance-based pricing — a delivery to a Zone 1 address costs slightly less than one to Enfield or Bromley, since the mileage differs. Get an instant quote online for your specific postcode.
Can I travel with my pet from CDG to London in the same vehicle?
Yes — owners are welcome to ride along at no extra charge. This is popular with pets that travel anxiously and benefit from a familiar person in the vehicle.
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