Ferries from
England to France
Ferries from
England to France
Ferries from England to France are available with 6 operators. There are 11 ferry routes. Ferries from Dover to Calais and Dover to Dunkirk are popular ferry trips from England to France. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from England to France sail approximately 637 times per week and are available with Brittany Ferries, Condor Ferries, DFDS Seaways, LeShuttle (Eurotunnel), Irish Ferries & P&O Ferries.
The ferry from England to France takes between 1 hour 25 minutes and 11 hours 15 minutes depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship that you choose.
The fastest ferry from England to France is on the Dover to Calais ferry with P&O Ferries in 1 hour 25 minutes.
Yes, there are car ferries available from England to France with Brittany Ferries, Condor Ferries, DFDS Seaways, LeShuttle (Eurotunnel), Irish Ferries & P&O Ferries.
There are approximately 38 miles (61km) and 33 nautical miles between England and France.
The price of a ferry from England to France can differ by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Dover to Calais ferry ferry sails approximately 215 times weekly with a crossing time of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Dover to Dunkirk ferry ferries sail about 62 times weekly with a sailing time of 2 hours.
We suggest that you book in advance to ensure that you get the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Please check out our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts available.
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| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From DoverEngland |
To CalaisFrance |
Average price$261.20 | |
From DoverEngland |
To DunkirkFrance |
Average price$271.58 | |
From FolkestoneEngland |
To CalaisFrance |
Average price$351.92 |
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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.
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.
