Operators offering crossings for self drive to France and Spain. Here is an up to date list of all the ferry and tunnel companies and their services.
DFDS Seaways having acquired Norfolk line DFDS now offer over 24 crossings per day. You can depart from Dover, Portsmouth and Newhaven to Dunkirk, Calais, Dieppe and Le Havre.
Brittany Ferries specialize in the western routes and even go as far as Spain. Travel out from Cork, Portsmouth, Plymouth and Poole to Roscoff, St Malo, Cherbourg, Caen and le Havre in France and Santander and Bilbao in Spain. The overnight sailings are a popular option.
Condor Ferries are high speed ferry specialists operating out of Poole, Weymouth and Portsmouth to Saint Malo.
P & O Ferries are long standing short sea crossing specialists operating frequent services on the Dover to Calais route.
LD Lines operate both short and mid channel routes from Dover, Newhaven and Portsmouth to Calais, Dieppe and Le Havre.
Eurotunnel le shuttle service is both a fast option and a good one if you don't like sailing. Drive on in Folkstone and drive off at Coquelles near Calais.
The great thing about taking your own car is there are no baggage restrictions and you can even take your pets. You do need to remember to take out European Vehicle Assistance in case of breakdown.
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