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Compare the ferry routes UK travellers use most, from quick crossings into France to longer sailings into Spain and the Netherlands.

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Routes UK travellers use most

Popular ferry routes from the UK

A curated mix of crossings UK travellers actually use, without the noise of a traditional booking site.

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Best sellerAbout 90 minutes

Dover to Calais

Fastest classic crossing

The quickest and most popular way into northern France, with frequent sailings all day.

Normandy favouriteDay and overnight sailings

Portsmouth to Caen

Cabin-friendly western France route

A relaxed sailing into Normandy with excellent onboard facilities and overnight cabin options.

a path leading to a lighthouse on top of a hill

Ireland essentialPopular all year

Holyhead to Dublin

Ireland's most-used crossing

A reliable and flexible route for family trips, business travel, and Irish road adventures.

A submarine docked on a frozen river with a bridge.

Overnight favouriteRelaxed overnight crossing

Hull to Rotterdam

Drive on, wake up abroad

An easy overnight journey into the Netherlands, ideal for road trips into Europe.

a harbor filled with lots of boats next to tall buildings

West Country routePopular Brittany crossing

Plymouth to Roscoff

Direct route into western France

A strong choice for Cornwall and Devon travellers heading straight to Brittany without extra road miles.

Spain by seaLong-haul Spain crossing

Portsmouth to Santander

Skip the long drive through France

A comfortable route into northern Spain for road trips, surf breaks, and longer European holidays.

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