Ferry from England to France
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Open tickets are valid for up to 12 months from booking date (see ticket conditions).

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England France ferries are operated by Brittany Ferries, Condor Ferries, DFDS Seaways, Eurotunnel, Irish Ferries & P&O Ferries. England France ferries run about 561 times per week. Ferry schedules can vary by season, operator, ship and route.

How long is the ferry from England to France?

Ferry time from England to France can vary between 1 hour 25 minutes and 25 hours 5 minutes. Ferry time can differ by ferry route, operator and ship.

What is the fastest ferry from England to France?

The fastest crossing by ferry from England to France is with P&O Ferries, on the Dover Calais ferry in approximately 1 hour 25 minutes.

Can I take my car on the ferry from England to France?

Passengers can take a car on the ferry from England to France. Passengers can take a car on ferries with Brittany Ferries, Condor Ferries, DFDS Seaways, Eurotunnel, Irish Ferries & P&O Ferries.

How far is England to France?

The distance between England and France is 37.8 miles (60.8km) and 32.8 nautical miles from the nearest ports.

How much does a ferry cost from England to France?

Ferry price from England to France is based on a few booking preferences such as route, operator, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry. Prices will often vary by season.

Ferries from Dover to Calais

Dover Calais ferries sail approximately 30 times daily and up to 208 times weekly with a sailing time of 1 hour 32 minutes.

Ferries from Dover to Dunkirk

Ferries from Dover to Dunkirk sail around 9 times daily and up to 62 times weekly with a duration of about 2 hours .

England to France Ferry Offers and Discounts

For the best ferry offers, we recommend using our Deal Finder to compare ferry tickets and prices. Visit our special offers page to view current ferry offers.

How to book ferry tickets from England to France

With Direct Ferries you can book and compare England France ferry tickets, operators, timetables and prices using our Deal Finder.

How much are ferries from England to France?

From To Average price
Dover, England
Calais, France
$213.17Average price
Dover, England
Dunkirk, France
$190.07Average price
Folkestone, England
Calais, France
$330.59Average price

Ferries from England to France

About England

England is the largest and most populous of the four 'home nations' that make up the United Kingdom. Geographically England is defined as the region in the central and southern parts of the United Kingdom with Scotland to the North, Wales to the West and North Ireland to the West across the Irish Sea. England can be divided into Northern England, the Midlands and Southern England with London in the South as the capital and center of finance and culture. Ferry travel is a very popular and well developed mode of reaching England, especially with visitors from Ireland and Northern Europe. It is an island after all. With a choice of numerous ferry ports on offer connecting the likes of Ireland across the Irish Sea, France across the channel and Holland across the North Sea, it is no surprise that crossings to England and its numerous world class ports are managed by some of the largest, luxurious and most well-known ferry companies in operation.

About France

France has been one of the world's most popular tourist destinations for many years and is one of the most diverse countries in the world. With a variety of landscapes, its charming people and the richness of its culture, France really is an ideal destination for the vacationer. Paris with its iconic monuments and Europe’s most popular theme park and also the French Riviera in the south east get the headlines, but there is so much more to see and do. Whether you're up for an adventure packed getaway, a spa break, relaxing on a beach, castle hopping, shopping or simply people watching, you can do it all in France. No matter how many times you visit, there is always something new to discover. With its central position in Western Europe, France is the perfect gateway by ferry to the surrounding countries and islands of the Mediterranean and the English Channel. With numerous ferry companies operating crossings to and from France, destinations include the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands, Corsica, Sardinia and North Africa.

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