Ferries about the English Channel

Channel ferries - traveling across the English Channel from Calais to Dover
Channel ferries - traveling across the English Channel from Calais to Dover

Travel by ferry about the English Channel! Travelling about the English Channel couldn't be more relaxed than by ferry. This way you start your English Channel holiday rested and without stress.

There are many internationally important ports along the English Channel. The relevant section for ferry crossings is the Strait of Dover. The crossing takes a maximum of two hours on the two classic routes Calais – Dover and Dunkirk – Dover. Depending on the season, up to 50 crossings are offered daily.

Search & Book Ferries about the English Channel

Use our ferry search to find your ferry about the English Channel. We compare the offers of different shipping companies on each route. So you always get the cheapest offer for your English Channelferry. Check availability and timetables now.


Map of ferries about the English Channel

On this map you can see an overview of all ferry connections about the English Channel.

Wir laden gerade die Karte der Fähren about the English Channel für dich.

Die Karte zeigt die Fährverbindungen about the English Channel. Mit einem Klick auf die Route oder einen Marker, bekommst du weitere Informationen.

All ferries about the English Channel

Hier findest du alle aktuellen Fährverbindungen about the English Channel noch einmal in der tabellarischen Übersicht.

Ferry connection Country of origin & country of destination Number &
Duration of trip
Shipping company
Ferry Amsterdam (Ijmuiden) – Newcastle Ferry from Holland to England daily
16 hours 45 minutes
DFDS Seaways
Ferry Caen – Portsmouth Ferry from France, Normandy to England, Great Britain up to 3 times a day
6 hours
Brittany Ferries
Ferry Calais – Dover Ferry from France to England, Great Britain up to 38 times a day
1 hour 30 minutes
DFDS Seaways
Irish Ferries
P&O Ferries
Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Calais – Folkestone Ferry from France to England up to 70 times a day
35 minutes
Eurotunnel Le Shuttle
Ferry Cherbourg – Poole Ferry from France, Normandy to England, Great Britain up to 7 times a week
4 hours 30 minutes
Brittany Ferries
Ferry Cherbourg – Portsmouth Ferry from France, Normandy to England, Great Britain up to 5 times a week
5 hours
Brittany Ferries
Ferry Dieppe – Newhaven Ferry from France, Normandy to England, Great Britain up to 4 times a day
4 hours
DFDS Seaways
Ferry Dunkirk – Dover Ferry from France to England, Great Britain up to 12 times a day
2 hours
DFDS Seaways
Ferry Le Havre – Portsmouth Ferry from France, Normandy to England, Great Britain up to 4 times a week
5 hours 30 minutes
Brittany Ferries
Ferry Portsmouth – Fishbourne Ferry from England, Great Britain to Isle of Wight, Great Britain up to 25 times a day
45 minutes
Wightlink
Ferry Roscoff – Plymouth Ferry from France, Brittany to England, Great Britain up to 2 times a day
6 hours 10 minutes
Brittany Ferries
Ferry Rotterdam – Hull Ferry from Holland to England up to 7 times a week
11 hours
P&O Ferries
Ferry St. Malo – Portsmouth Ferry from France, Brittany to England, Great Britain 7 times a week
8 hours 50 minutes
Brittany Ferries

Ferry ports on English Channel

You can find an overview of all ferry ports on English Channel here.



The Ferry P&O Pride of Canterbury leaves the ferry port of Dover.

The Ferry P&O Pride of Canterbury leaves the ferry port of Dover.

Channel ferries - traveling across the English Channel from Calais to Dover

Channel ferries - traveling across the English Channel from Calais to Dover

The P&O Ferries cruise ferry Pride of Hull sails between Rotterdam and Hull.
 Source: P&O Ferries

The P&O Ferries cruise ferry Pride of Hull sails between Rotterdam and Hull.

Ferries of DFDS and P&O Ferries in the ferry port of Dover.

Ferries of DFDS and P&O Ferries in the ferry port of Dover.

Fähren von DFDS und P&O Ferries im Fährhafen von Dover.

Fähren von DFDS und P&O Ferries im Fährhafen von Dover.

The DFDS Ferry Dover Seaways entering the ferry port of Dover.

The DFDS Ferry Dover Seaways entering the ferry port of Dover.

The Brittany Ferries Ferry Etretat in the port of Le Havre.

The Brittany Ferries Ferry Etretat in the port of Le Havre.

The Ferry Cotentin of Brittany Ferries in the port of Le Havre.

The Ferry Cotentin of Brittany Ferries in the port of Le Havre.

Irish Ferries Ferry Epsilon in the port of Cherbourg, France.

Irish Ferries Ferry Epsilon in the port of Cherbourg, France.

A Ferry from Irish Ferries docks in the port of Cherbourg.

A Ferry from Irish Ferries docks in the port of Cherbourg.

Travel guide English Channel

Holiday on English Channel

The Strait of Dover connects the North Sea with the Atlantic Ocean and separates the European mainland from Great Britain. Changing tides create strong currents here. The narrowest part of the English Channel is just 33 kilometers wide, at the end of which the white cliffs of Dover welcome travelers from France.


TOP excursion destinations on English Channel

Calais is located on the northern French coast. On a clear day, the chalk cliffs of Dover can be seen from here. A wonderful sight under a bright blue sky. Before leaving, Calais invites you to take a long stroll through the town. The old town with its historic town hall, beautiful facades and traditional gabled roof houses is particularly worth seeing. The citadel impresses with its thick fortress walls and moats. The walk-in lighthouse offers a wonderful panoramic view of the city, beach and English Channel.

Dunkirk is the northernmost town in France and welcomes visitors with its historic town hall, free-standing bell tower and picturesque lighthouse. The port museum is dedicated to the history of the port, while the war museum commemorates the events of the Second World War. Dunkirk has a 15-kilometre-long and very wide sandy beach, which is ideal for long walks.

The English city of Dover is known for its ferry port and offers travelers a wide range of impressive sights. The famous chalk cliffs are up to 106 meters high and Dover Castle is one of the mightiest castle complexes in Europe.


Entry requirements

To enter England, German citizens need an identity card or a (child’s) passport. Please note that all documents must be valid until you leave the country.


Alternative travel options

The Eurotunnel offers an alternative way to travel to England. The Eurostar connects the two cities of Coquelles (near Calais) and Folkestone on its route. Cars, motorhomes and buses can travel comfortably here. It is also possible to travel to England by plane from many German airports.



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