Travelling by boat from UK to France

Travelling by ferry from UK to France is an excellent choice! UK France ferries are operated by 8 ferry companies (DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries, P&O Ferries, Norfolk Line, Brittany Ferries, Condor Ferries or Transmanche Ferries) serving the ports of Sark, Alderney, Guernsey, Roscoff, Plymouth, Weymouth and Caen.

To be sure of finding a cheap UK France ferry ticket, we recommend you use our search engine, which compares offers, prices and timetables from DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries, P&O Ferries, Norfolk Line, Brittany Ferries, Condor Ferries and Transmanche Ferries.

With a total frequency of over 68 crossings a day, depending on the time of year, you have plenty of options for planning your UK France boat trip.

The fastest crossing takes 55 min (Alderney - Flamanville) for a distance of 20 mi and the longest 11 hours (Portsmouth - Saint-Malo) for a distance of 155 mi.

Ferry UK France in figures

Countries
United Kingdom
France
Number of crossings
68 crossings a day
Number of ports
21
Number of ferry connections
24
Number of ferry companies
8
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Most popular UK France ferry crossings

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All UK France ferry routes

Looking for a UK to France ferry? Discover the most popular routes that allow you to sail between these different regions. Whether you want to reach islands, historic ports or picturesque beaches, ferries are a convenient and comfortable way to travel between UK and France. Comfortable cabins, on-board restaurants, cinemas, children's activities... ferries from Manche Îles Express, Transmanche Ferries, Condor Ferries, Brittany Ferries, Norfolk Line, P&O Ferries or Irish Ferries offer excellent facilities and services for all the family.

To plan your ferry trip to Dover, Calais, Dunkerque, Portsmouth, Cherbourg or Poole use our fare comparison tool to find the best deals on UK France ferry tickets that will save you time and money. Using our easy to use price comparison tool you can find deals and timetables from a number of ferry companies including DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries, P&O Ferries, Norfolk Line, Brittany Ferries, Condor Ferries or Transmanche Ferries. There's sure to be a deal to suit your needs and budget. Search from 24 ferry routes between UK and France!

Dover United Kingdom
Calais France
From £31
  • DFDS Seaways Dover Calais
    DFDS Seaways
    15 crossings a day
    1 hours 30 min
    26 mi
  • Irish Ferries Dover Calais
    Irish Ferries
    26 mi
  • P&O Ferries Dover Calais
    P&O Ferries
    23 crossings a day
    1 hours 30 min
    26 mi
  • Norfolk Line Dover Calais
    Norfolk Line
    26 mi
Dover United Kingdom
Dunkerque France
From £62
  • DFDS Seaways Dover Dunkerque
    DFDS Seaways
    12 crossings a day
    2 hours
    47 mi
  • Norfolk Line Dover Dunkerque
    Norfolk Line
    47 mi
Portsmouth United Kingdom
Cherbourg France
From £71
  • Brittany Ferries Portsmouth Cherbourg
    Brittany Ferries
    9 crossings a week
    3 hours
    84 mi
  • Condor Ferries Portsmouth Cherbourg
    Condor Ferries
    84 mi
Poole United Kingdom
Cherbourg France
From £42
  • Brittany Ferries Poole Cherbourg
    Brittany Ferries
    10 crossings a week
    4 hours 20 min
    76 mi
  • Condor Ferries Poole Cherbourg
    Condor Ferries
    76 mi
Newhaven United Kingdom
Dieppe France
From £34
  • DFDS Seaways Newhaven Dieppe
    DFDS Seaways
    3 crossings a day
    4 hours
    75 mi
  • Transmanche Ferries Newhaven Dieppe
    Transmanche Ferries
    75 mi
Jersey United Kingdom
Saint-Malo France
From £34
  • Condor Ferries Jersey Saint-Malo
    Condor Ferries
    13 crossings a week
    1 hours 30 min
    39 mi
Jersey United Kingdom
Barneville-Carteret France
From £31
  • Manche Îles Express Jersey Barneville-Carteret
    Manche Îles Express
    6 crossings a week
    1 hours 10 min
    21 mi
Jersey United Kingdom
Flamanville France
  • Manche Îles Express Jersey Flamanville
    Manche Îles Express
    25 mi
Jersey United Kingdom
Granville France
From £19
  • Manche Îles Express Jersey Granville
    Manche Îles Express
    2 crossings a week
    1 hours 30 min
    36 mi
Jersey United Kingdom
Cherbourg France
  • Condor Ferries Jersey Cherbourg
    Condor Ferries
    37 mi
Portsmouth United Kingdom
Saint-Malo France
From £71
  • Brittany Ferries Portsmouth Saint-Malo
    Brittany Ferries
    7 crossings a week
    11 hours
    155 mi
Portsmouth United Kingdom
Le Havre France
From £158
  • Brittany Ferries Portsmouth Le Havre
    Brittany Ferries
    11 crossings a week
    5 hours 30 min
    105 mi
Portsmouth United Kingdom
Caen France
From £65
  • Brittany Ferries Portsmouth Caen
    Brittany Ferries
    3 crossings a day
    5 hours 50 min
    117 mi
Poole United Kingdom
Saint-Malo France
  • Condor Ferries Poole Saint-Malo
    Condor Ferries
    143 mi
Weymouth United Kingdom
Saint-Malo France
  • Condor Ferries Weymouth Saint-Malo
    Condor Ferries
    137 mi
Plymouth United Kingdom
Roscoff France
From £71
  • Brittany Ferries Plymouth Roscoff
    Brittany Ferries
    9 crossings a week
    5 hours 30 min
    115 mi
Plymouth United Kingdom
Saint-Malo France
  • Brittany Ferries Plymouth Saint-Malo
    Brittany Ferries
    153 mi
Guernsey United Kingdom
Saint-Malo France
From £34
  • Condor Ferries Guernsey Saint-Malo
    Condor Ferries
    6 crossings a week
    1 hours 55 min
    62 mi
Guernsey United Kingdom
Flamanville France
From £19
  • Manche Îles Express Guernsey Flamanville
    Manche Îles Express
    5 crossings a week
    1 hours 10 min
    33 mi
Guernsey United Kingdom
Granville France
  • Manche Îles Express Guernsey Granville
    Manche Îles Express
    62 mi
Guernsey United Kingdom
Cherbourg France
  • Condor Ferries Guernsey Cherbourg
    Condor Ferries
    45 mi
Alderney United Kingdom
Flamanville France
From £35
  • Manche Îles Express Alderney Flamanville
    Manche Îles Express
    2 crossings a week
    55 min
    20 mi
Sark United Kingdom
Barneville-Carteret France
  • Manche Îles Express Sark Barneville-Carteret
    Manche Îles Express
    27 mi
Sark United Kingdom
Granville France
  • Manche Îles Express Sark Granville
    Manche Îles Express
    53 mi
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Ferry UK France - Tickets and prices for crossings

Guide for a ferry trip between UK and France

France: Visit the country after your ferry crossing

Ports and destinations
France is surrounded by many destinations accessible by ferry. The most popular ports are Calais, Dunkirk, Dieppe, Le Havre, Cherbourg, Saint Malo, Roscoff, Brest, Nantes, Marseille, Toulon, Nice, Ajaccio and Bastia. You can easily reach England, Ireland, Corsica, Sardinia and Algeria from these ports.

Services on board
French ferries offer a wide range of on-board services, including restaurants, bars, shops, children's play areas, relaxation areas and much more. Most ships also have private cabins with comfortable beds and en-suite bathrooms, which is convenient for overnight travel.

France: When is the best time to go?

If you're looking for sunny beaches and blue skies, the summer months (July and August) are ideal for visiting the Mediterranean coast and enjoying high temperatures ranging from 25 to 35 degrees Celsius. However, this time of year is also the busiest for tourists, which can mean that the most popular seaside resorts and tourist attractions are very crowded.

If you prefer to avoid the crowds and scorching temperatures, spring (April and May) and autumn (September and October) are ideal times to visit France. Temperatures are mild and pleasant, fluctuating between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius, and the weather is generally sunny with a few showers possible. It's also an ideal time to explore the wine regions, the châteaux of the Loire or enjoy the local festivals.

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