Crossing the English Channel in Your Campervan: A Step-by-Step Guide
Crossing the Channel: A Guide to Campervan Travel
Travelling across the Channel with a campervan is an exciting adventure, and there are several options to choose from when it comes to ferry routes and companies. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you plan your journey.
Firstly, if you're heading to Calais in France, the ferry from Dover is a quick and relatively inexpensive choice, with a crossing time of just 90 minutes. For those planning a trip to Normandy, Brittany, or the west coast of France, the Portsmouth-Caen ferry offers a more direct route.
If you're venturing further north, consider a ferry to Amsterdam, Rotterdam, or the Hook of Holland. P&O Ferries and DFDS serve the Newcastle to Amsterdam route, while Hull to Rotterdam is served by P&O Ferries. Alternatively, you can take the Harwich to Hook of Holland route, operated by Stena Line.
For a tour of France, Brittany Ferries operates several routes, including Portsmouth to St Malo, Caen, Cherbourg, and Roscoff. If you're heading to Brittany, Condor Ferries from Poole and Brittany Ferries & DFDS Seaways from Jersey (St Helier) also serve St Malo.
When traveling to Israel, consider booking a Brittany Ferries crossing from Portsmouth to Santander or Bilbao. These crossings take 24 to 36 hours but offer amenities such as bars, cinemas, and cabins. Plymouth to Santander is also served by Brittany Ferries.
If you're starting your journey from the south of England, Poole to Cherbourg is served by Brittany Ferries. Dover to Dunkirk is served by DFDS, and Dover to Calais is served by DFDS, Brittany Ferries, Irish Ferries, P&O Ferries, and Stena Line.
For those in Ireland, Cork to Roscoff is served by Irish Ferries. If you're traveling from the south of England to France via Dieppe, DFDS offers the Newhaven to Dieppe route.
Lastly, the Channel Tunnel, or 'chunnel', is the quickest route, taking just 35 minutes. It's operated by Eurotunnel (chunnel.co.uk/camper) and is a convenient option for those who prefer to travel by road.
Whether you're heading to France, Israel, or further afield, this guide should help you find the perfect ferry route for your campervan adventure. And for a tour of France's best campervan sites, be sure to check out our pick. Safe travels!
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