How many ferries cross the channel?
We offer 9 different Cross Channel routes, with up to 744 ferries sailing a week on the Channel.
Are there ferries across the English Channel?
Cross the English Channel with our routes connecting the UK and France. We offer two routes out of Dover to Calais and Dunkirk, and another route from Newhaven to Dieppe. With regular departures in both directions, it’s easy to fit a ferry crossing into your holiday schedule.
What is the cheapest way to cross the English Channel?
Cheapest routes across the English Channel
- EUROTUNNEL: Folkestone-Calais train takes 35 minutes.
- LD LINES: Dover-Boulogne ferry takes 1 hour 45 minutes.
- NORFOLKLINE: Dover-Dunkirk ferry takes 2 hours.
- P&O FERRIES: Dover-Calais ferry takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
- SEAFRANCE: Dover-Calais ferry takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
How fast do cross Channel ferries go?
The new craft is expected to be able to travel at speeds of up to 180mph, making it more than six times faster than conventional ferries. This could cut the crossing time for passengers from Cherbourg in France from three hours to just 40 minutes.
What is the shortest Channel crossing?
The shortest distance across the Channel is from Shakespeare Beach, Dover, to Cap Gris Nez (the headland halfway between Calais and Boulogne). This distance is 18.2 nautical miles which is approximately 21 land miles. There are 2,000 yards or 1852 meters to a nautical mile.
Can I cross the English Channel by car?
One of the fastest – and cheapest – ways to cross the English Channel is via Eurotunnel. Whether you cross through Eurotunnel for a short excursion or as one leg of a European touring vacation, you just drive aboard Le Shuttle, and, hey presto, 35 minutes later you’re in another country.
Is there any way to cross the English Channel from England to France other than by boat?
Since May 6, 1994 it is possible to cross the channel by train. A Eurostar train left Folkestone carrying Queen Elizabeth II, and another left Coquelles carrying French president Francois Mitterand. In addition to passengers, trains carry trucks and other vehicles underneath the Strait of Dover.
Is Eurotunnel faster than ferry?
Is Eurotunnel quicker than a ferry? The boarding times for Eurotunnel Le Shuttle are quicker than most ferry crossings. Eurotunnel Le Shuttle have up to four departures an hour, whereas ferries only run between 15-23 times a day based on if you chose to travel with DFDS Seaways or P&O Ferries.
How fast does a cross Channel ferry travel?
How many cross channel ferries a week?
Cross channel ferries. As some of our most popular ferry routes, our Cross Channel ferries offer a wide range of ferry routes and services, up to 744 ferries a week, to help you to find the best journey to suit your need. From ferries to France, and ferries to England, we offer ferry sailings to a variety of destinations, such as Portsmouth,…
Where can I Cross the English Channel by ferry?
ENGLISH CHANNEL FERRY CROSSINGS Cross the English Channel with our routes connecting the UK and France. We offer two routes out of Dover to Calais and Dunkirk, and another route from Newhaven to Dieppe.
Can I take my Dog on the cross channel ferry?
Pets on the Cross Channel Ferry. Currently, of the 4 operators that offer ferry services across the channel, only 1 of them does not allow pets onboard their ferries, Brittany Ferries. This means that if you are sailing with DFDS, P&O Ferries, and on the Eurotunnel, then you are more than welcome to bring your dog and other pets with you on
Why choose DFDS for your ferry crossing?
DFDS offer fast, convenient channel crossings at highly competitive prices. Our English Channel crossings from Calais and Dunkirk are both under 2 hours journey time, leaving you with plenty of time to explore the UK. Passenger ferries Ferry Routes