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Short Channel crossings

Many customers choose to take a short channel crossing from Dover or Dunkirk to Calais.

Crossing Operator Frequency Crossing duration (approx) Additional information
Dover-Calais   P&O Ferries Every hour   1 hour 30 minutes Midweek off peak crossing included in the price of your holiday. Off peak crossings from 14.01 to 06.00 on outbound sailings, and 00.00 to 14.00 on inbound sailings. No extra charge for roof boxes or rear bikes; please advise at the time of booking if you wish to add these extras. Club lounge seats and priority boarding available.
Dover- Dunkirk   DFDS Seaways Every 2 hours 2 hours Off peak sailings included in the price of your holiday. Off peak crossings from 22.00 to 06.01 on both outbound and inbound sailings. VIP lounge available to pre-book (charge per person, per crossing).
Dover-Calais DFDS Seaways 10 return sailings daily 90 mins Off peak sailings included in the price of your holiday. Off peak crossings from 21.00 to 08.00 on both outbound and inbound sailings.
Folkestone-Calais   Eurotunnel Up to 4 an hour 40 minutes Off peak charges run from 14.00-06.00 on outbound journeys and from 00.00 to 14.00 on inbound journeys.

 

 

Long Channel crossings

These crossings are ideal if you a holidaying in Brittany or the Vendée, with most sites a few hours drive from the ports.

Crossing Operator Frequency Crossing duration (approx) Additional information
Portsmouth-St Malo Brittany Ferries Daily (20.30 outbound, 10.30 inbound) 10 hours outbound; 9 hours inbound A range of 2-berth and 4-berth cabins available; reclining seats also available. Cabins or seats compulsory on overnight routes.
Poole-Cherbourg (Fastcraft) Brittany Ferries Daily (07.00 outbound; 11.30 inbound) 2 hours 15 mins A range of 2-berth and 4-berth cabins available; reclining seats also available.
Portsmouth-Caen (Fastcraft) Brittany Ferries Selected days (07.00 outbound; 12.15 inbound) 3 hours 45 mins A range of 2-berth and 4-berth cabins available; reclining seats also available.
Portsmouth-Cherbourg Brittany Ferries Several crossings a day 3 hours  A range of 2-berth and 4-berth cabins available; reclining seats also available.
Plymouth-Roscoff Brittany Ferries Several crossings a day 6 hours (7 at night) A range of 2-berth and 4-berth cabins available; reclining seats also available. Cabins or seats compulsory on overnight routes.
Portsmouth-Caen  Brittany Ferries Several crossings a day 6 hours (7 at night) A range of 2-berth and 4-berth cabins available; reclining seats also available. Cabins or seats compulsory on overnight routes.

 

We'd advise you to book early, as crossings do sell out, especially during the popular school holiday dates.

This information is intended as a guide. Full details about ferry times and prices will be confirmed during the booking process, or call our sales team on 0845 268 0827 for more information. 

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