Ferries
For travelers with their own car or motorhome, ferries are a practical alternative. The crossing has its own charm — fresh sea air, duty-free shopping, and the white chalk cliffs of Dover on the horizon.
⛴️ Main Routes
| Route | Duration | Provider | Price from (car + 2 pers.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calais → Dover | 1:30h | P&O Ferries, DFDS | €80 |
| Dunkirk → Dover | 2:00h | DFDS | €70 |
| Hook van Holland → Harwich | 6:30h (night) | Stena Line | €120 |
| Rotterdam → Hull | 11:00h (night) | P&O Ferries | €140 |
| Amsterdam → Newcastle | 16:00h (night) | DFDS | €150 |
Alternatively: The Eurotunnel Le Shuttle from Calais to Folkestone transports cars through the tunnel — only 35 minutes travel time, departures every 20 minutes. From €80 per car. Faster than the ferry, but less atmospheric.
💡 Tipp
Night ferries (Hook van Holland, Rotterdam, Amsterdam) are a clever combination of transport and accommodation. You save a hotel night, and the breakfast buffet at sea is an experience. Book a cabin — the seats are uncomfortable!
