Ferry to UK
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You can get ferries to UK from a range of destinations including Calais, Dublin, Portsmouth Harbour, Ryde & Fishbourne. There are up to 3311 ferries running per week. Ferries to UK are provided by 17 ferry companies including P&O Irish Sea, Irish Ferries, DFDS Seaways, Brittany Ferries & Steam Packet. Book now with Direct Ferries and find a ferry to UK to suit you.
The UK ferry timetable varies depending on the route you choose. The Calais to Dover ferry sails approximately 203 times per week, with an average duration of about 1 hour 30 minutes. The first ferry departs at 00:15 and the last ferry leaves at 23:59.
Meanwhile, the Dublin to Holyhead ferry sails 48 times per week, with an average duration of about 3 hours 30 minutes. The first ferry departs at 02:00 and the last ferry departs at 23:59.
Ferries to UK are provided by 17 operators including P&O Irish Sea, Irish Ferries, DFDS Seaways, Brittany Ferries & Steam Packet. P&O Irish Sea and Irish Ferries are two of the most popular UK ferry operators.
There are 54 ferry ports in UK. Dover is the most popular port with 40 daily and 273 weekly sailings.
The duration of the ferry to UK depends on the route. The longest route is Santander to Portsmouth with an average duration of 31 hours, whilst the fastest route is Southsea to Ryde with a journey time of 10 minutes.
The fastest ferry to UK is Southsea to Ryde. This journey usually takes 10 minutes and costs around £78.32 on average.
The most popular ferry route to UK is the Calais to Dover ferry with 203 weekly sailings and an average price of £144.07. The second most popular ferry to UK is the Dublin to Holyhead ferry with 48 weekly sailings and an average price of £311.30.
Ferries from UK go to 58 ports. These include Calais, Dublin, Portsmouth Harbour, Ryde & Fishbourne.
The price of the ferry to UK varies depending on the route you choose. The Calais to Dover ferry costs £144.07 on average whereas the Dublin to Holyhead ferry usually costs £311.30.
The cheapest ferry to UK depends on the route, season, ferry company and whether you are travelling with a vehicle or not. Prices are generally cheaper for foot passengers. We recommend booking your ferry tickets to UK in advance to get them at the cheapest price.
The cheapest UK ferry is Armadale to Mallaig with an average price of £26.75. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes.
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on UK ferries. UK foot operators include P&O Irish Sea, Irish Ferries, DFDS Seaways, Brittany Ferries & Steam Packet.
Yes, you can take your car on ferries to UK. Simply follow the signs at the port and staff will be on hand to guide you into the correct lane. UK car operators include P&O Irish Sea, Irish Ferries, DFDS Seaways, Brittany Ferries & Steam Packet.
Yes, you can take your bike on ferries to UK. UK bicycle operators include Irish Ferries, DFDS Seaways, Steam Packet, P&O Ferries & Red Funnel.
Yes, you can take your pet on ferries to UK. We recommend checking the ferry operator's pet policy before you travel. UK pet operators include P&O Irish Sea, Irish Ferries, DFDS Seaways, Brittany Ferries & P&O Ferries
It's easy to book ferry tickets to UK online at Direct Ferries using our Deal Finder. Enter your departure and arrival ports along the date you'd like to travel to see all available options. You can also compare alternative routes to find the best ferry to suit you.
We'd recommend booking in advance to get your tickets at the best possible price. You can also check out our Special Offers page and sign up to our email for exclusive offers.
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