Dover to Calais Ferries

Dover to Calais is the shortest and busiest of all the cross channel ferry routes. Both P&O and SeaFrance operate frequent ferry services on this route, with prices that are kept low by the healthy competition.

Dover to Boulogne Ferries

Dover to Boulogne is a relatively short ferry crossing (although not quite as short as Dover to Calais). Speed ferries used to operate a fast ferry service from Dover to Boulogne, but since they went into receivership in November 2008 this route has been taken over by LD Lines who run a frequent service that offers excellent value for money.

Dover to Dunkirk Ferries

The Dover to Dunkirk ferry route is serviced by Norfolkline, with frequent daily crossings (as many as 12 per day) each taking approximately 2 hours. Although not as popular as the Dover to Calais crossing, if you're planning a touring holiday then Dunkirk is well located for access to Holland, Belgium and Germany, as well as European holiday destinations further afield.

Dover to Dieppe Ferries

The Dover to Dieppe ferry route is ideal if you're looking for a more picturesque start to you holiday in France. Although the Dover to Dieppe ferry route may not be as popular as the busy Dover to Calais crossing you couldn't hope to find a prettier destination port. If you want to get some rest before hitting the road there's plenty of options in Dieppe and it's worth taking time out to explore this lovely town if you get the chance.

Newhaven to Dieppe Ferries

The Newhaven to Dieppe ferry service is operated by Transmanche Ferries, with up to 3 daily crossings. The journey takes approximately 4 hours, so there are ferries available at different times throughout the day to suit your requirements.

Portsmouth to Cherbourg Ferries

The Portsmouth to Cherbourg route provides the shortest ferry crossing to France from Portsmouth. While useful for daytime crossings this benefit is lost on overnight crossings when ferries intentionally slow down, although prices are often cheaper than other ferry crossings available from Portsmouth.

Portsmouth to St Malo Ferries

Although one of the longest ferry routes to France from the UK, Brittany Ferries run an excellent service from Portsmouth to Saint Malo, with crossings up to 24 times per week. The ferry crossing itself takes about 10 hours and 45 minutes, so Brittany Ferries run one of their luxurious cruise ferries in order to cater for your every need. Enjoy the onboard cinema, restaurants and bars or simply relax in your cabin so that you're perfectly refereshed to enjoy your holiday in France.

Portsmouth to Caen Ferries

The Portsmouth to Caen ferry service is one of Brittany Ferries most popular. Both daytime and overnight crossings are available, with average journey times of 6 hours and 7 hours respectively.

Portsmouth to Le Havre Ferries

LD Lines run a daily ferry service from Portsmouth to Le Havre, with the 100 mile crossing taking approximately 5 hours 30 minutes. While the Portsmouth to Le Havre route isn't as popular as some it can be a useful option as Le Havre is the furthest East you can get a ferry to from Portsmouth.

Poole to Cherbourg Ferries

The port towns of Poole and Cherbourg are twinned with each other, so it stands to reason that there should be an excellent ferry service linking them. In fact Poole to Cherbourg is Brittany Ferries' shortest crossing and there is even a choice of ferry services. You can either take a cruise ferry with a typical journey time of 4 hours 30 minutes for a daytime sailing (roughly 6 hours 30 minutes overnight), or you can opt for a fastcraft crossing taking just over 2 hours!

Plymouth to Roscoff Ferries

Although Plymouth to Roscoff is one of the longer cross channel ferry routes it's ideal if you're planning to explore the rugged Western coast of Brittany. It's also an attractive option if you're heading for the Atlantic coast or indeed any of Western France. The Plymouth to Roscoff ferry route is serviced solely by Brittany Ferries who operate their luxury flagship cruise ferry on the route.

Weymouth to St Malo Ferries

The Weymouth to St Malo ferry route is served by Condor Ferries, who offer a daily ferry crossing taking a little over 5 hours. Although the Weymouth to St Malo crossing is not as well known it is Condor Ferries equivalent of the Poole to St Malo service that is run by Brittany Ferries, and can be used as an alternative when comparing prices.