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 provided by Brittany Ferries, Condor Ferries, DFDS Seaways, LeShuttle (Eurotunnel), Irish Ferries & P&O Ferries.
England to France ferry time ranges between 1 hour 25 minutes and 11 hours 15 minutes depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship.
The fastest ferry from England to France is in 1 hour 25 minutes on the Dover to Calais ferry with P&O Ferries.
Yes, you can travel on a car ferry from England to France with Brittany Ferries, Condor Ferries, DFDS Seaways, LeShuttle (Eurotunnel), Irish Ferries & P&O Ferries.
The distance between England and France is 37.8 miles (60.8km) and 32.8 nautical miles.
England to France ferry prices can vary 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 214 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.
For the best ferry offers, we recommend booking in advance for the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts.
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England comprises the central and southern parts of Great Britain which lies in the North Atlantic, separate from continental Europe. The country is the largest of the four so-called ‘home nations’ that make up the United Kingdom and also includes over 100 smaller islands including the Isle of Wight and the Isles of Scilly. England’s capital city, London, is a vast and diverse metropolitan centre and a global capital of finance, culture and fashion. Travel by ferry is popular and convenient mode of transport amongst the British public and as an island with a wealth of first class ferry ports, England is a great departure point by ferry for many destinations, both domestic and international. Many of the worlds’ leading ferry companies are household names and operate numerous crossings serving the population of Great Britain.
For the past 20 years, France has featured near the top of the list of the world’s most popular tourist destinations and is one of the most geographically diverse countries in Europe. By land area, France is the largest country in Western Europe and one of only three countries to have both Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines. France isn’t just about Paris’ iconic Eiffel Tower or the famous smile of Mona Lisa; even the gorgeous villages in the countryside, splendid lavender fields and vineyards are just a tip of the iceberg when it comes to visiting the numerous sights and attractions in France. This is a country that always has something new to offer. There are several ways of getting to France and by ferry is one of the simplest and most popular options. Most of Europe’s biggest and best ferry companies connect France with numerous countries and islands with regular crossings available from the UK and Ireland to the north and islands in the Mediterranean and North Africa to the south of the country.
