Ferries from
England to France
Ferries from
England to France
England to France ferries are operated by 3 ferry companies. These include Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries & P&O Ferries. There are currently 89 daily and 593 weekly sailings. The Dover to Calais ferry crossing is the most popular route with a scheduled sailing duration of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Yes, you can get a ferry from England to France. Ferries to France from England sail approximately 593 times per week and are provided by 3 operators including Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries & P&O Ferries. Just use our Deal Finder to compare prices and availability and book your ferry to France today.
The duration of the ferry from England to France depends on a number of factors including the ferry company you're travelling with and the weather conditions at the time of sail. The duration of the England to France ferry also varies between routes. For example, the Dover to Calais ferry takes around 1 hour 32 minutes, Dover to Dunkirk takes 2 hours, Newhaven to Dieppe takes 4 hours 17 minutes, and Portsmouth to Caen has a duration of around 6 hours 15 minutes.
The fastest ferry from England to France is the Dover to Calais route. This ferry is provided by Irish Ferries and takes around 40 minutes with an average price of £163.00. There are currently 26 daily and 180 weekly sailings on this ferry route.
England to France ferry times can differ depending on the route you choose and which ferry company you're travelling with. The season you travel in can also affect the times, with more options usually available in the peak summer months. If you're travelling from England to France by boat, it's best to check the latest England to France ferry timetable before you book.
Dover – Calais first ferry: 00:15
Dover – Calais last ferry: 23:55
Dover – Dunkirk first ferry: 01:00
Dover – Dunkirk last ferry: 23:59
There are 3 ferry companies providing this route. England to France ferry operators includeIrish Ferries, Brittany Ferries & P&O Ferries.
England to France distance: 38 miles (61km) and 33 nautical miles.
Yes, you can take a day trip from England to France. Dover to Calais and Dover to Dunkirk are popular ferry routes for day trips thanks to their short journey times and frequent daily crossings.
There are currently 12 ferry routes operating from England to France, giving you plenty of options to choose from.
Popular England to France ferry routes include Dover to Calais, Dover to Dunkirk, Portsmouth to Caen, Folkestone to Calais & Newhaven to Dieppe
The most popular ferry is Dover to Calais with up to 26 daily and 180 weekly sailings. The journey usually takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.
The second most popular route is the Dover to Dunkirk ferry with up to 9 daily and 63 weekly sailings. The Dover to Dunkirk ferry takes about 2 hours.
England to France ferry prices can vary depending on a number of factors including the route, ferry company, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle or not. The route you choose can also affect the ferry price with the Dover to Calais ferry costing £163.00 on average and the Dover to Dunkirk ferry costing £159.00 on average.
Prices on the Dover to Calais ferry start from just £24.98 whilst prices on Dover to Dunkirk start from £24.98. Bear in mind that prices often vary and are usually higher during the peak summer months.
Yes, you can take your car on the ferry to France from England with Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries & P&O Ferries. Check out our deal finder for more information on routes and to find England to France car ferry prices.
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from England to France with Brittany Ferries & P&O Ferries.
Yes, you can travel with your on the England to France ferry with Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries & P&O Ferries.
Both the ferry and Eurotunnel LeShuttle are great ways to get to France from the UK. The ferry offers a more scenic route whilst the Eurotunnel is the fastest.
The Eurotunnel takes you from Folkestone to Calais. The journey takes just 35 minutes.
The fastest ferry to France from England is on the Dover to Calais ferry route. The journey takes around 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you're wondering if it's cheaper to get the ferry or Eurotunnel, the ferry is usually cheaper, especially if you're travelling as a foot passenger. However, it depends on the route you choose and the time of year you're travelling. Struggling to decide? You can find out more about taking the ferry or the Eurotunnel here.
It's easy to book ferry tickets to France online at Direct Ferries using our Deal Finder. Enter your departure and arrival ports along the date you'd like to travel to see all available options. You can also compare alternative routes to find the best ferry to suit you.
You're best booking your England to France ferry tickets as soon as you know your travel plans. Ferries can sell out, especially in the summer months so it's best to secure your place on the ferry well in advance. The sooner you book, the cheaper the prices tend to be too.
We recommend booking your England to France ferry tickets in advance to get them at the best price. The cheapest ferries from England to France are usually out of season and at off-peak times.
You can also check out our Special Offers page and sign up to our email for exclusive offers. Discounts for senior citizens and residents are available on some routes. If you're a student, you can get a 5% discount on ferry tickets too.
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The short hop across the Channel from Dover is just the beginning of the adventure. As you leave the White Cliffs behind and arrive into Calais — France's busiest ferry port — you're dropped straight into the heart of northern France, with the open road ahead. Within minutes of driving off the ferry, you can be exploring Calais itself: climb the belfry at the UNESCO-listed Town Hall, take in Rodin's Les Bourgeois de Calais, or stretch your legs on the sandy beach where you can watch the next ferry make its crossing. From here, the routes fan out in every direction.
Head south on the A26 and you're in Champagne country within a couple of hours, ready to tour the cellars of Reims and Épernay. Continue further and Burgundy's medieval town of Beaune makes a perfect overnight stop, with its patchwork of vineyards and world-class restaurants, before the road climbs on toward the Alps. Drive southwest instead and Paris is under five hours away, the Eiffel Tower and Louvre waiting at the end of the motorway. Or turn east out of Calais and you're in Belgium in under two hours, with Bruges, Ghent and Brussels all within easy reach — a reminder that Dover isn't just a gateway to France, but to the rest of the continent. Wherever the road leads, the crossing itself sets the tone: a smooth, scenic hour and a half that turns a routine ferry trip into the first leg of a proper European road trip.
