Ferries to France FAQs

1 Can I take my dog on the ferry to France?

The P&O Ferries pet lounge means your furry friends can accompany you in style on our ferries to France. Our luxurious pet lounge is perfect for you and your dog, with large booths and an exercise deck for stretching their legs.

2 How long is the ferry to France?

Ferries to France will take around 90 minutes from Dover to Calais, meaning there’s no need to plan for a long journey or an overnight ferry to France. Explore our Dover to Calais ferry times today and book the ferry crossing to France that best suits you.

3 How much is the ferry to France?

Our ferries to France start from £92 for our standard tickets, but prices do vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle types, and flexible travel options. For more information on the cost of a ferry to France from the UK, visit our fare finder page. Be sure to check our deals page, and sign up to our mailing list to get the best offers direct.

4 How to cross from England to France?

One of the best ways to cross from England to France is by ferry, as not only will you be there in just an hour and a half, during that time you can enjoy our endless options for entertainment on board. Why not treat yourself with our onboard Duty Free. Travelling with children? Not a problem with P&O Ferries, we have plenty of Kid’s entertainment and play areas to keep them busy, so you can cross the channel stress-free to start your trip right. Book your ferry to France now!

5 What foods can you not take to France?

You can take most foods on the ferry to France from the UK if it is for personal consumption. You cannot bring meat or dairy products to France from outside the EU (excluding infant food).

6 What is the easiest way to get to France?

With 11 crossings a day with P&O Ferries, our ferry routes to France make it easy to travel there. Here we provide the most flexibility, so you can plan a trip to suit you and your family best. Our pet friendly ferries to France mean your pets can also enjoy our pet lounge (fees apply), so not only are we the easiest way to travel to France, we are the most relaxing way, allowing everyone to enjoy the journey, including your furry friends.

7 What is the fastest way to get from the UK to France?

One of the fastest ways to France is via ferry. With our ferry route to France our ferry takes approximately 1.5 hours so you can get to France in a quick and easy way whilst relaxing in style. Why not treat yourself and upgrade your ticket to access the Club Lounge for unlimited food and drinks as you sail across the channel.

8 Where can you get a ferry to France from UK

You can get a ferry to France with P&O Ferries from our Dover Port in Kent. Here our ferry route to France takes approximately 90 minutes making it a quick and efficient way to start your holiday.