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Channel Ferry Ports linking England and France
If you're planning to travel as a foot passenger or take your car, motorcycle, van or motorhome to France, you have the choice of several ferry ports on either side of the English Channel, plus the option of the channel tunnel.
Which ferry route you choose will depend on a number of factors. The shorter crossings tend to be the quickest and least expensive - but when making travel plans, don't forget to factor in those easily overlooked extra costs such as fuel, food and drink and motorway tolls.
Channel ports aren't the only options if you're travelling by ferry to France. Consider the routes to Santander and Bilbao in northern Spain if your destination is south east France, and if your starting point is in Scotland or north east England, the routes between Rosyth or Newcastle and Zeebrugge, in Belgium, may be convenient.
For ports on the English side of the channel, click here.
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Ferry News 2009
Firstly, a sad farewell goes to Speed Ferries whose valiant effort in providing a speedy and affordable service was unable to withstand the choppy recessionary waters of late 2008. You will be missed. New for 2009, into the breach step a few other options: from 1 July LD Lines will commence their Dover to Bolougne service which will run from the terminal previously used by Speed Ferries. LD Lines are also launching a new route, Dover to Dieppe, from 1 February. This is a daily round trip of the four hour crossing, using their sizeable 'Norman Spirit' ferry, which previously served the Portsmouth to Le Havre route, and is far more suitable for this route as it's too dated to be a comfortable overnight boat. And a bit of a bolt from the blue... Euroferries are launching a fast (catamaran - is it the ex-Speed Ferries lincat?) service from Ramsgate to Boulogne. No specific date is as yet specified, but their website states 'Spring 2009'.We'll keep you posted. |
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