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Ferries to England
Compare 99 ferry routes to England across 17 operators, from £6.00 one way.
- 99 routes
- 23 ports
- 17 operators
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England ferry timetable and prices
Every published route serving England, with real crossing times, weekly frequency and starting fares.
| Route | Operators | Duration | Sailings / week | From | Average | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover – Calais | DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries and P&O Ferries | 1h 30m | 175 | £22.93 | £161.00 | Yes |
| Portsmouth – Fishbourne | Wightlink | 45m | 140 | £11.00 | £178.00 | Yes |
| Newhaven – Dieppe | DFDS Seaways | 4h | 17 | £31.00 | £312.00 | Yes |
| Portsmouth – Caen | Brittany Ferries | 6h 5m | 20 | £24.00 | £328.00 | Yes |
| Southampton – Cowes | Red Funnel | 1h | 114 | £6.00 | £154.00 | Yes |
| Dover – Dunkerque | Brittany Ferries | 2h | 28 | £34.36 | £120.20 | Yes |
| Portsmouth – Santander | NorthLink Ferries | 28h | 60 | £66.03 | £318.13 | Yes |
| Plymouth – Roscoff | Brittany Ferries | 6h | 6 | £24.00 | £338.00 | Yes |
| Poole – Cherbourg | Brittany Ferries | 4h 30m | 7 | £24.00 | £297.00 | Yes |
| Portsmouth Harbour – Ryde | Hovertravel and Wightlink | 22m | 233 | £17.00 | £70.00 | Foot only |
| Portsmouth – Bilbao | Brittany Ferries | 32h | 29 | £35.19 | £124.32 | Yes |
| Lymington – Yarmouth | Wightlink | 40m | 101 | £11.00 | £176.00 | Yes |
| Portsmouth – St Malo | Brittany Ferries | 11h | 5 | £101.00 | £510.00 | Yes |
| Liverpool – Dublin | NorthLink Ferries | 8h | 62 | £67.87 | £332.19 | Yes |
| Poole – St Malo | Condor Ferries | 4h 30m | 4 | £53.50 | £537.00 | Yes |
| Harwich – Hook of Holland | Stena Line | 6h 45m | 16 | £22.22 | £66.49 | Foot only |
| Hull – Rotterdam | DFDS Seaways | 11h | 10 | £16.31 | £44.79 | Foot only |
| Poole – Guernsey | NorthLink Ferries | 3h | 56 | £62.24 | £290.03 | Yes |
| Calais – Dover | DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries and P&O Ferries | 1h 30m | 175 | £22.93 | £161.00 | Yes |
| Plymouth – Santander | Wightlink | 20h | 41 | £46.86 | £188.35 | Yes |
| Poole – Jersey | DFDS Seaways | 3h | 9 | £15.05 | £40.54 | Foot only |
| Fishbourne – Portsmouth | Wightlink | 45m | 140 | £11.00 | £178.00 | Yes |
| Cowes – Southampton | Red Funnel | 1h | 114 | £6.00 | £154.00 | Yes |
| Yarmouth – Lymington | Wightlink | 40m | 101 | £11.00 | £176.00 | Yes |
| Dieppe – Newhaven | DFDS Seaways | 4h | 17 | £31.00 | £312.00 | Yes |
Sailing information for ferries to England
There are 99 ferry routes to and from England, connecting 23 ports and operated by DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries, P&O Ferries, Wightlink, Brittany Ferries and Red Funnel. Fares start from £6.00 on the Southampton to Cowes crossing.
The quickest way to reach England by sea is Southsea to Ryde, which takes just 10m. Longer overnight crossings usually work out cheaper per mile and save you a night's accommodation.
Compare every operator sailing to England in one search. We show the full price including your vehicle, so what you see is what you pay.
How long is the ferry to England?
Crossing times vary widely by route. The quickest is Southsea to Ryde at around 10m. Longer overnight sailings take considerably more time but include a cabin, which often works out cheaper than a crossing plus a hotel.
England ferry operators
DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries, P&O Ferries, Wightlink, Brittany Ferries, Red Funnel, NorthLink Ferries and Hovertravel and 9 others serve England. Each sets its own fares and timetable, so comparing them side by side is the single most reliable way to cut the cost of the crossing.
- DFDS Seaways
- Irish Ferries
- P&O Ferries
- Wightlink
- Brittany Ferries
- Red Funnel
- NorthLink Ferries
- Hovertravel
- Condor Ferries
- Stena Line
England ferry ports
There are 23 ferry ports in England. The busiest are listed below, each with a full guide to check-in, parking and onward travel.
- Ferry to Portsmouth, 18 routes
- Ferry to Poole, 12 routes
- Ferry to Newcastle, 9 routes
- Ferry to Harwich, 6 routes
- Ferry to Plymouth, 6 routes
- Ferry to Dover, 6 routes
- Ferry to Nantucket, 6 routes
- Ferry to Oak Bluffs, 6 routes
- Ferry to Liverpool Birkenhead, 6 routes
- Ferry to Hull, 4 routes
- Ferry to Liverpool, 4 routes
- Ferry to Southampton, 4 routes
Can you take a car on the ferry to England?
Yes. 73 of the 99 routes serving England carry vehicles. Tick “taking a vehicle” when you search and every fare shown will already include your car, so the comparison is like for like.
When is the cheapest time to sail to England?
Fares track demand rather than a fixed price list. Midweek departures and the first sailing of the day are consistently cheaper, while July and August weekends carry the largest premium. Booking six or more weeks ahead typically saves 30–50% against the same sailing booked in the final week.
Ferries to England: common questions
How many ferry routes are there to England?
There are 99 ferry routes serving England across 17 operators.
What is the fastest ferry to England?
The fastest crossing is Southsea to Ryde at around 10m.
What is the cheapest ferry to England?
The lowest fares are usually on Southampton to Cowes, from £6.00 one way. Booking early and travelling midweek keeps prices down.
Which is the busiest route to England?
Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde is the most frequent, with about 233 sailings a week, roughly up to 33 times a day.
Can I take my car on a ferry to England?
Yes. 73 of the 99 routes to England carry vehicles. Add your car at the search stage and the prices shown will include it.
Do I need a passport to travel to England by ferry?
For international crossings, yes. Every passenger needs a valid passport, and you should check visa and biometric border requirements before travelling. Domestic routes normally require photo ID only.
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