When looking for a cheap ferry from England to France you have a number of options.
The most popular route from England to France via Ferry is a Dover to Calais ferry. This route is the shortest route which also makes it the cheapest.
There are up to 4 crossings an hour between Dover and Calais at peak times. The standard ferry crossing takes roughly 90 minutes from start to fininsh.
P and O Ferries
P and O Ferries current offer the largest number of crossings from Dover to Calais and back per day. At the time of writing they ran up to 25 crossings per day.
They offer a number of ticket options including those for foot passengers, travellers with cars and those towing trailer or caravans. You can often get ferry tickets cheaper if you choose to sail on their early morning or late night services as these times are often less popular.
The ferry journey from Dover to Calais takes about 90 minutes
Cheap Ferries France - P&O
With 25 ferry crossings each way every day, getting to France has never been so easy yet comfortable. With motorway access on both sides of the channel its the gateway to France and the rest of Europe.
P&O ferries sail from the Dover's Eastern Docks. They are located in the south East of England.
Cheap Ferry to France
There are a fantastic range of tiockets availalbe for a cheap ferry to france to suit all budgets.
No matter whether you are looking for a quick day trip to stock up on essentail items or planning a longer trip in France or Europe there will be a cheap ferries france deal to suit you.
Ferrys to France also have a range of exclusive onboard shopping deals where you can find products like beers, wines, spirits, cigarettes, perfume and aftershave at prices up to 40% cheaper than at home.
Both P&O Ferries and Sea France Ferries offer competivie pricing for ferry crossings all year round. There are a range of ticket options available designed to save you money.
Usually you can get cheaper ferry tickets by booking early. Although sometimes last minutes deals can be found if a ferry isn't full. To ensure you don't encure any additional charges make sure you arrive on time to avoid missing your departure.
Sea France Ferries
Sea France Ferries are the only French ferry operator between Dover and Calais.
They offer a range of cheap ferries to france for both foot paessengers and vehicles.
Find out more about Sea France Ferries are view their great offers online.
Taking a Dover to Calais ferry is one of the more relaxing ways to get to France. You won’t find yourself stuck on a train with no view or sitting in your car with nothing to look at. On a ferry you can stretch your legs out on the deck and take in the beautiful scenery as you make your crossing.
Whilst onboard there are a number of options for places to eat and drink. Everything from coffee and snacks though to pub food and full meals is catered for. There is a comfortable family lounge where you can spread out and relax. Another alternative is The Bar complete with video jukebox and lively atmosphere. For those wanting something a little extra to start your holiday with style there is a luxury Club Lounge offering complementary champagne, tea, coffe and soft drinks.
Other services you will find available on a cheap ferry to france include a bureau de change to change any currency you might need. There are also a range of shops offering discounted products such as alcohol, tobacco and perfumes. A fully stocked news agent also offers books, magazines and snacks to keep you entertained as you travel.
Cheap Ferry to France
P&O Ferries currently run a fleet of 5 passenger ferries and a single freight only vessel. The 5 passenger ferries are named
Pride of Dover
Pride of Calais
Pride of Burgundy
Pride of Canterbury
Pride of Kent
It has recently been announced that P&O Ferries have just placed a €360 million order for an additional two new ships to replace the Pride of Dover and Pride of Calais. The ships they have ordered will weight over 49,000 gross tonnes and be over 200 metres in length. This will make them the largest ferries on the English Channel when they are delivered in 2010 and 2011.