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Ferries to France
Compare 169 ferry routes to France across 26 operators, from £8.40 one way.
- 169 routes
- 25 ports
- 26 operators
France ferry timetable and prices
Every published route serving France, 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 |
| Newhaven – Dieppe | DFDS Seaways | 4h | 17 | £31.00 | £312.00 | Yes |
| Portsmouth – Caen | Brittany Ferries | 6h 5m | 20 | £24.00 | £328.00 | Yes |
| Dover – Dunkerque | Brittany Ferries | 2h | 28 | £34.36 | £120.20 | 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 – St Malo | Brittany Ferries | 11h | 5 | £101.00 | £510.00 | Yes |
| Poole – St Malo | Condor Ferries | 4h 30m | 4 | £53.50 | £537.00 | Yes |
| Calais – Dover | DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries and P&O Ferries | 1h 30m | 175 | £22.93 | £161.00 | Yes |
| Jersey – St Malo | DFDS Seaways | 1h 20m | 6 | £32.00 | £128.67 | Yes |
| Dieppe – Newhaven | DFDS Seaways | 4h | 17 | £31.00 | £312.00 | Yes |
| Caen – Portsmouth | Brittany Ferries | 6h 5m | 20 | £24.00 | £328.00 | Yes |
| Roscoff – Plymouth | Brittany Ferries | 6h | 6 | £24.00 | £338.00 | Yes |
| Cherbourg – Poole | Brittany Ferries | 4h 30m | 7 | £24.00 | £297.00 | Yes |
| Dunkerque – Dover | Stena Line | 2h | 33 | £39.27 | £145.42 | Yes |
| Dublin – Cherbourg | Irish Ferries | 6h 45m | 6 | £90.63 | £702.96 | Yes |
| Rosslare – Cherbourg | Brittany Ferries | 7h | 4 | £41.50 | £513.35 | Yes |
| St Malo – Jersey | DFDS Seaways | 1h 20m | 6 | £32.00 | £128.67 | Yes |
| Cherbourg – Dublin | Irish Ferries | 1h 40m | 6 | £90.63 | £702.96 | Yes |
| St Malo – Portsmouth | Brittany Ferries | 11h | 5 | £101.00 | £510.00 | Yes |
| St Malo – Poole | Condor Ferries | 4h 30m | 4 | £53.50 | £537.00 | Yes |
| Cherbourg – Rosslare | Brittany Ferries | 6h 55m | 4 | £41.50 | £513.35 | Yes |
| Guernsey – St Malo | CalMac Ferries | 9h 20m | 54 | £59.57 | £270.96 | Yes |
| Jersey – Cherbourg | Red Funnel | 8h 30m | 49 | £54.60 | £237.06 | Yes |
| Guernsey – Cherbourg | Red Funnel | 8h | 45 | £51.36 | £216.06 | Yes |
Sailing information for ferries to France
There are 169 ferry routes to and from France, connecting 25 ports and operated by DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries, P&O Ferries, Brittany Ferries, Condor Ferries and Stena Line. Fares start from £8.40 on the Porto Vecchio to Marseille crossing.
The quickest way to reach France by sea is Nice to Bastia, which takes just 50m. Longer overnight crossings usually work out cheaper per mile and save you a night's accommodation.
Compare every operator sailing to France 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 France?
Crossing times vary widely by route. The quickest is Nice to Bastia at around 50m. Longer overnight sailings take considerably more time but include a cabin, which often works out cheaper than a crossing plus a hotel.
France ferry operators
DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries, P&O Ferries, Brittany Ferries, Condor Ferries, Stena Line, CalMac Ferries and Red Funnel and 18 others serve France. 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
- Brittany Ferries
- Condor Ferries
- Stena Line
- CalMac Ferries
- Red Funnel
- Wightlink
- FRS
France ferry ports
There are 25 ferry ports in France. The busiest are listed below, each with a full guide to check-in, parking and onward travel.
- Ferry to St Malo, 12 routes
- Ferry to Cherbourg, 12 routes
- Ferry to Roscoff, 7 routes
- Ferry to Carteret, 4 routes
- Ferry to Dielette, 4 routes
- Ferry to Le Havre, 4 routes
- Ferry to Dieppe, 2 routes
- Ferry to Dunkerque, 2 routes
- Ferry to Granville, 2 routes
- Ferry to Caen, 2 routes
- Ferry to Calais, 2 routes
- Ferry to Boulogne, 2 routes
Can you take a car on the ferry to France?
Yes. 118 of the 169 routes serving France 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 France?
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 France: common questions
How many ferry routes are there to France?
There are 169 ferry routes serving France across 26 operators.
What is the fastest ferry to France?
The fastest crossing is Nice to Bastia at around 50m.
What is the cheapest ferry to France?
The lowest fares are usually on Porto Vecchio to Marseille, from £8.40 one way. Booking early and travelling midweek keeps prices down.
Which is the busiest route to France?
Dover to Calais is the most frequent, with about 175 sailings a week, roughly up to 25 times a day.
Can I take my car on a ferry to France?
Yes. 118 of the 169 routes to France carry vehicles. Add your car at the search stage and the prices shown will include it.
Do I need a passport to travel to France 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.
Browse France ferries
Popular routes
Dover to CalaisNewhaven to DieppePortsmouth to CaenDover to DunkerquePlymouth to RoscoffPoole to CherbourgPortsmouth to St MaloPoole to St MaloCalais to DoverJersey to St MaloDieppe to NewhavenCaen to PortsmouthRoscoff to PlymouthCherbourg to PooleFerry ports
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