Gateway to Europe from London
FERRIES TO EUROPE – EASY ROUTES TO THE CONTINENT FROM LONDON
Ferry travel is an easy, convenient and affordable way to reach Europe from London. With 4 routes from the UK to Europe, you have your pick of options depending where you are travelling to.
Daily crossings
Excellent onboard facilities
Travel with your vehicle
No baggage restrictions
Choice of ferry routes
Easy motorway access to our ports
Travel from London to France or London to Holland
Freedom of self-drive
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All times shown are in local time.
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Please note that timetables may change subject to weather conditions.
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All times shown are in local time.
Please note that timetables may change subject to weather conditions.
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All times shown are in local time.
Please note that timetables may change subject to weather conditions.
Dover - Dunkirk or Calais
Dover is a 2 to 2 ½ hour drive from central London via the M20 or the M2. Once you arrive in Dover, the check-in process is quick and easy, but of course leave time for immigration checks. Once you drive onboard, you’re less than 2 hours from France.
Our spacious, modern ferries means you can unwind as soon as you’re onboard. Soak in the sea views or fill your lungs with the fresh air. Our 7 Seas restaurant is ready to provide you with filling hot meals, or pick up something lighter in our cafe. Head to our shop for offers on designer items, cosmetics and alcohol often better than the high street. Bringing little ones? No problem, keep them busy in our Pirates Island play area.
Newcastle - Amsterdam
If you’re travelling from London to Newcastle it’s a 5 to 5 ½ hour drive, or catch the train from Kings Cross and you’ll be in Newcastle in around 3 hours.
This overnight crossing offers a relaxing cruise ferry experience. All bookings include a private en suite cabin and there are several restaurants, bars with live entertainment, and cinema onboard. Why not test your luck in our casino or pick up a treat in the shop? There’s our soft play and arcade games for the kids, too. After a night of wining and dining, head back to our comfortable en suite cabin and relax into slumber as we cruise you to the continent.
Our routes
Dover-Calais Ferry Crossings
Our fastest and most popular ferry crossing, our Dover to Calais route takes only 100 minutes, allowing you to explore Europe at your leisure.
From
€103
per car + up to 4 people, one way*
Dover-Dunkirk Ferry Crossings
Our short, convenient sailings from Dover to Dunkirk are the perfect way to start a trip to Europe.
From
€103
per car + up to 4 people, one way*
Newcastle - Amsterdam ferries
Travel overnight in your own private cabin from Newcastle to Amsterdam, enjoying the fresh sea air, dining options and onboard entertainment. Bring your car and embark on your European road trip – you deserve it!
15%
discount
Newhaven-Dieppe Ferry Crossings
Head across the Channel on our Newhaven to Dieppe route and in just 4 hours you can sail in comfort from the south of England to France's beautiful Normandy coast.
From
£93
per car + 2 people, one way*
Onboard experience
Calais-Dover
The crossing times may be short, but you'll find plenty of things to keep the whole family entertained as you sail on our modern ferries between Calais and Dover.
Dunkirk-Dover
With a sailing time of just 2 hours between Dunkirk and Dover, there is plenty to do onboard whilst you sit back and relax.
Amsterdam-Newcastle
Two cruise ferries operate this overnight route linking northern England with Holland.
Dieppe-Newhaven
This route links southern England with Normandy and has a sailing time of just 4 hours.
Getaway to Europe
If you’re heading from London to Paris it’s easy by ferry. Both our Calais and Dunkirk ports are around 3 ½ hours from the French capital. Our Dunkirk port sits just 6 miles from the Belgian border, giving you easy access to Belgium, Germany, Holland and eastern Europe. Calais is perfect if you’re heading south.
Or if you are travelling on our Newcastle-Amsterdam and travelling from London to Holland, you’ll find our port provides easy access to Amsterdam and the rest of the Netherlands. Germany and Belgium are both just 90 from port and France under 200 miles.
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