Ferry to France

Ferry To France - Latest Country Information, Reviews And Ships

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(8996 Ratings)

There are many ferry routes to choose from to travel to France, with options to suit all customers, budgets and destinations in France. There are 21 ferry ports in France, with the most popular ports being Calais, Dunkirk and Marseille. These ferry ports are served by 16 ferry operators, including P&O Ferries, Brittany Ferries, Corsica Linea, CTN, Irish Ferries, DFDS and Nouris Elbahr Ferries. LeShuttle (formerly Eurotunnel) also operates from Calais to Folkestone and is the fastest route to France in just 35 minutes.

We've put everything together for you in this handy guide, to tell you everything about getting a ferry to France. This includes route information, ferry offers, travel planning, and reviews from real customers.

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Ferry Information

Pricing & Deals

Travel Planning

Reviews

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Latest Ticket Prices for France

£122.00
Tue, Jul 7, 19:40
£122.00
£390.00

France Ports And Ferry Routes

Ajaccio

Bastia

Bonifacio

Caen

Calais

Carteret

Cherbourg

Dielette

Dieppe

Dunkirk

Granville

Ile Rousse

Le Havre

Marseille

Nice

Porto Vecchio

Propriano

Roscoff

Sete

St Malo

Toulon

Frequently Asked Questions About France

These are the most commonly asked questions. Can't find what you're looking for? No worries, get in touch and we'll be more than happy to assist with your enquiry.

Which ferries go from the UK to France?
There are 4 ferry companies that currently operating ferries from the UK to France. They are Brittany Ferries, DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries, and P&O Ferries. Additionally, Le Shuttle (formerly Eurotunnel) operates vehicle and passenger trains from the UK to France.
Which ferries go to France?
Ferries to France are operated by Brittany Ferries, P&O Ferries, DFDS, Irish Ferries, Stena Line, Corsica Linea, La Meridionale, Algerie Ferries, CTN, Nouris Elbahr Ferries, and Corsica Ferries. Additionally, Le Shuttle (formerly Eurotunnel) operates vehicle and passenger trains from the UK to France.
Which is the fastest journey to France?
The fastest journey to France is on the Le Shuttle (Eurotunnel) from Folkestone to Calais. The crossing takes just 35 minutes through the Channel Tunnel. The Folkestone to Calais crossing is also the shortest distance to France from the UK. The fastest ferry to France typically takes about 90 minutes on the Dover-Calais ferry route (with DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries, or P&O Ferries).
What is the cheapest ferry crossing to France?
The cheapest route to France is Dover to Calais with one-way fares starting at around £97 (with DFDS Seaways, P&O Ferries, and Irish Ferries), travelling this month for a Car and 2 passengers. Expect return prices to be around double the price of a one-way. If you are doing a day trip, you can find prices starting at £79 for a Car and 2 passengers (with DFDS and P&O Ferries) for travel this month. For the latest offers and ticket prices for ferries to France, please check our Latest Ticket Prices above.
How much is a ferry to France?
The cost of the ferry to France depends on the route you choose and when you travel. If you travel outside of the summer months and early in morning or late at night, the price will be cheaper. The cheapest price for a one-way ferry from Dover to Calais is £99 with Irish Ferries for a Car and 1 passenger.

Reviews for France

4.1 / 5
8996 Reviews

There's been a slight lapse…

There's been a slight lapse in cleanliness and hygiene, and then, in the parking lot/garage, there's not enough space to get into your vehicle. Cars are loaded to capacity.

BY, 2 days agoCollected by AFerry.com

There has been a lot…

There has been a lot of improvement on the part of the staff.

wassim deghdak, 2 days agoCollected by AFerry.com

Smooth and efficient service

Smooth and efficient service

KE, 2 days agoCollected by AFerry.com