Ferries from
France to England
Ferries from
France to England
There are a range of ferry companies providing ferries from France to England including Brittany Ferries, DFDS Seaways, P&O Ferries and Irish Ferries. Popular France to England ferry routes include Calais to Dover and Dunkirk to Dover. The fastest ferry from France to England takes 30 minutes.
Yes, you can get ferries to UK from France. Ferries to England from France sail approximately 614 times per week and are provided by 4 operators; Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries, P&O Ferries & Condor Ferries.
The duration of the ferry from France to England 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 France England ferry also varies between routes, with the Calais to Dover ferry taking approximately 1 hour 30 minutes on average.
Fastest France to England ferry time: 30 minutes
Longest France to England ferry time: 25 hours 30 minutes
The fastest ferry from France to England is the Calais to Dover ferry route. This ferry is provided by P&O Ferries and takes approximately 30 minutes.
France to England 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 France to England by boat, it's best to check the latest France UK ferry timetable before you book.
There are 4 ferry companies providing ferries from France to UK (England). France to England ferry operators include Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries, P&O Ferries & Condor Ferries
Popular France to UK ferry routes include:
Calais to Dover ferry
Dunkirk to Dover ferry
Portsmouth to Caen ferry
Folkestone to Calais ferry
Newhaven to Dieppe ferry
The most popular ferry is Calais to Dover ferry with up to 29 daily and 203 weekly sailings. The journey usually takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Another popular route is the Dunkirk to Dover ferry with up to 9 daily and 62 weekly sailings. The Dunkirk – Dover ferry takes about 2 hours.
With the fastest ferries to England from France taking just 30 minutes, it's definitely possible to do a France to England day trip.
Yes, you can get from France to England by car.
Car Operators: Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries, P&O Ferries & Condor Ferries
Check out our deal finder for more information on routes and to find France to England car ferry prices.
The France to England ferry price can vary depending on a number of factors including the route, ferry company, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle or not.
Prices for the Calais to Dover ferry start from as little as £42 for those travelling with a vehicle and from £23 for foot passengers.
We recommend booking your France to England ferry tickets in advance to get them at the best price. The cheapest ferries from France to England are usually out of season and at off-peak times. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest France to England ferry discounts and to find the cheapest ferry to England.
England to France distance: 38 miles (61km) and 33 nautical miles.
You can book France to England ferry tickets online at Direct Ferries. Compare France to England ferry prices, timetables and ferry companies using our Deal Finder.
| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From CalaisFrance |
To DoverEngland |
Average price£206.00 | |
From DunkirkFrance |
To DoverEngland |
Average price£207.41 | |
From CalaisFrance |
To FolkestoneEngland |
Average price£260.17 |
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