Travel by ferry to London! Travelling to London couldn't be more relaxed than by ferry. This way you start your London holiday rested and without stress.
London cannot be reached directly by Ferry, but via detours, including across the English Channel. The classic routes include the Ferry Calais – Dover or the Ferry Dunkirk – Dover, the Ferry from Le Havre to Portsmouth or the Ferry from Hoek van Holland to Harwich. The Channel Islands are also connected to the south coast of England by regular ferry services. London can be reached directly by car or train from the ferry ports of Dover, Folkestone, Harwich, Ramsgate and Newhaven.
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All ferries to London
Here you find all current ferry connections to London.
| Ferry connection | Country of origin & country of destination | Number & Duration of trip |
Shipping company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hoek van Holland – Harwich | Ferry from Holland to England | up to 2 times a day 6 hours 30 minutes |
Stena Line |
| 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 ports in London
You can find an overview of all ferry ports in London here.
| Ports |
|---|
| Dover |
| Folkestone |
| Harwich |
| Newhaven |
| Portsmouth |
Travel guide London
Holiday in London
The metropolis on the Thames combines past and present in a fascinating way. Here, the view from the London Eye on clear days reaches over to the Tower and the Tower Bridge. A wide range of cultural attractions and numerous shopping opportunities make a visit to the English capital an unforgettable experience.
TOP excursion destinations in London
The Tower, Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace invite you on a journey into the history of the city. The sight of the House of Parliament with the famous bell tower Big Ben is incomparable. St. Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey are also must-sees on a city tour.
You can experience modern London on a ride on the 135-metre-high London Eye Ferris wheel or on the viewing platform of The Shard skyscraper.
Both are among the youngest sights and meanwhile it is hard to imagine the London skyline without them.
The centrally located squares Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square offer a lot of hustle and bustle at any hour, while Camden Market is a creative district. The venerable Harrods department store is a wonderful place to shop.
What else you shouldn’t miss? The wax museum at Madame Tussauds, a stroll through Hyde Park, fascinating cultural history at the British Museum and a very special history lesson at the London Dungeon.
Entry requirements
To enter the UK, German nationals and EU citizens need an identity card or passport. All documents must be valid at least until departure.
Alternative travel options
A direct flight is probably the fastest connection from most European countries, and London has a total of five airports. By train, you can get there via Eurostar, and by long-distance bus, London is easily accessible from all major cities. If you are traveling by car, you can use the Eurotunnel trains as an alternative to Ferry .