Crossing the channel by ferry

Cross channel ferries

If you are looking to book a cross channel ferry, Direct Ferries is the place to go. We compare prices for all major operators on English Channel routes. With ports all along the UK and French coastline we provide a huge choice of routes, times and prices, so you can pick the perfect sailing to suit you.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from England to France page.

Cheap channel crossings

It might not just be the price that matters to you. If you are looking for a quick way to travel between the UK and France, some ferry routes take as little as 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete.

On the other hand, you could save on petrol costs and driving time with a longer ferry journey. Sit back, relax and admire the stunning sea vistas on our choice of state of the art modern vessels.

Cross Channel Operators

Dover - Calais

  • DFDS Seaways
    • 12 Sailings Daily 2 hr
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  • P&O Ferries
    • 23 Sailings Daily 1 hr 30 min
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Dover - Dunkirk

  • DFDS Seaways
    • 12 Sailings Daily 2 hr
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Newhaven - Dieppe

  • DFDS Seaways
    • 3 Sailings Daily 4 hr
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Folkestone - Calais (Eurotunnel)

  • Eurotunnel
    • 49 Crossings Daily 35 min
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Poole - Cherbourg

  • Brittany Ferries
    • 6 Sailings Weekly 4 hr 15 min
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Portsmouth - St Malo

  • Brittany Ferries
    • 7 Sailings Weekly 11 hr
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Portsmouth - Caen

  • Brittany Ferries
    • 3 Sailings Daily 5 hr 45 min
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Plymouth - Roscoff

  • Brittany Ferries
    • 9 Sailings Weekly 5 hr 30 min
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Portsmouth - Cherbourg

  • Brittany Ferries
    • 8 Sailings Weekly 3 hr
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Channel ferry reviews

  • "dover to Dunkirk "

    On time no problems and a quiet crossing.

    'Allan' travelled Dover Dunkirk with DFDS Seaways on D Class

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  • "Great experience"

    Our experience was great! The staff at the port were all very friendly. It was easy to get in and out of the ports.

    'Natalie' travelled Dover Dunkirk with DFDS Seaways on D Class

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  • "Best ferry ever"

    Very good service

    'Michael' travelled Dover Dunkirk with DFDS Seaways on D Class

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  • "Dover-Dunkirk-Dover"

    Good value for money, efficient booking, everything went pretty smoothly. I was impressed.

    'Anonymous' travelled Dover Dunkirk with DFDS Seaways on D Class

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Why use
Direct Ferries?

Ferries from 2780 routes and 685 ports worldwide

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We arrange over 1.2 million ferry crossings / year

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Routes across the channel

We supply a great variety of choice when it comes to booking a journey between France and the UK. There are a plethora of ports, with 5 in England and 8 in France, situated all along the shoreline. Choose from 10 different routes and 3 different operators, DFDS, P&O Ferries and Brittany Ferries. You could be travelling on foot, by car or on your bike, don’t worry, we’ve got something for you.

The UK ports include Dover, Poole, Newhaven, Portsmouth and Plymouth. These are connected to Dunkirk, Calais, Cherbourg, St Malo, Dieppe, Caen, Roscoff and Le Havre. It doesn’t matter if you are in the north or the south of the country, Direct Ferries have the right route for you.