Ferry to France
Book a trip to France with Direct Ferries for a truly unforgettable experience, where you can take a daytime boat tour along the Seine or explore the beautiful streets of Paris. There are many countries providing ferry crossings to France including England, Sardinia, Ireland, Algeria and Guernsey.
The most popular ferry operators for France are Euro Tunnel with up to 59 crossings per day, Brittany Ferries with up to 8 crossings per day, P&O Ferries with up to 17 crossings per day and DFDS Seaways with up to 29 crossings per day, offering routes to Calais, Dunkirk, Nice, Marseille and many more all year round. The fastest crossing into France is from Folkstone to Calais via the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle, which takes approximately 35 minutes. Alternatively, there are a number of cheap ferries to France with garage space onboard for your car.
Top 5 Most Popular Routes to France
Facilities Onboard
Ferries to France have a wide range of facilities onboard suitable for all age groups. Most ships are equipped with restaurants, TV lounges, children’s playrooms and duty-free shops. This can vary depending on what operator you choose to book with.
Can I take my dog/pet on the ferry to France?
Taking your dog to France on a ferry is available with several companies. Brittany Ferries provide a dog-friendly ferry to France from the UK as their routes are approved by DEFRA, meaning all pets are welcome onboard.
There are many different ferry ticket options for you to choose from - prices can change depending on the time of the year, the number of passengers, what route you are taking, and if you are bringing your car with you. We recommend using our price finder to discover the best times and prices to suit your journey.
How long are ferry sailing times to France?
Sailing times to France vary as there are a huge number of destinations you can travel from. One of the most popular connections, England to France, can take anywhere from 35 minutes and 11 hours.
Popular routes from the UK to France include Dover to Calais, Dover to Dunkirk and Plymouth to Roscoff.
Some of the longer journey times can be found on our connections from Algeria and Morocco, taking 23 hours and almost 40 hours to sail to France, respectively.