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green island and ocean
About 90 minutes£79

Dover to Calais

The fastest and most popular way to cross the Channel by car.

P&O Ferries and DFDS

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a group of boats in a harbor
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Portsmouth to Caen

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

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a lighthouse on a small island in the middle of the ocean
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Holyhead to Dublin

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

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A submarine docked on a frozen river with a bridge.
Around 11 hours overnight£259

Hull to Rotterdam

One of the easiest overnight routes into mainland Europe for drivers heading to the Netherlands, Germany and beyond.

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a harbor filled with lots of boats next to tall buildings
Around 5 to 6 hours£149

Plymouth to Roscoff

A practical western Channel crossing for drivers who want Brittany without extra motorway miles.

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a group of boats in a harbor
Around 33 hours£299

Portsmouth to Santander

A comfortable long-haul sailing that drops you into northern Spain without the drive through France.

Brittany Ferries

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