Comments on: England to France by Ferry: A few short routes

By: A Ferry Tale – Unbreakable Joy

A Ferry Tale – Unbreakable Joy — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 22:20:19 +0000

[…] is a ferry tale! Whether I am headed to Martha’s Vineyard, a Greek Island, or to France from England my heart does a little pitter patter anticipating the ferry ride and being ferried to […]

By: A Ferry Tale – Unbreakable Joy

A Ferry Tale – Unbreakable Joy — Mon, 01 Jul 2019 20:58:20 +0000

By: Sean

Sean — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 15:44:00 +0000

I’d like to mention Brittany Ferries as an alternative ferry service. However the more interesting point is it really only 20 miles that separate England and France? For some reason I thought that it was a lot further?!

By: The Sensible Traveler

The Sensible Traveler — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:12:47 +0000

One of the companies you mention, albeit just very briefly, seems to be in serious trouble. SEA FRANCE has big financial problems, and its future looks very shaky. I found it interesting that you focused so fair and square on P&O as the main option. But that judgement seems now to have been very wise. P&O is clearly the dominant operator on Dover to Calais, and its record of investment in new ships (in sharp contrast to a lack of investment by Sea France) is clearly paying off.

By: hidden europe

hidden europe — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:25:57 +0000

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Yes, just turn up and ride. Of course you can pre-book (using the P&O website) if you so wish, but on all but the very busiest travel days of the year, there is no particular need to book in advance as a foot passenger.

By: Ted M

Ted M — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:00:33 +0000

The right post at the right time. Like a lot of travelers from outside Europe, I had no idea there were still ships from England to France. And very good news about the Eurolines bus from London to Paris and back. Seems like the bus and boat option could be a lot of fun. And suppose I just want to ride the P&O ferry from Dover to Calais as a foot passenger, can I just turn up and travel? Or must I book in advance?