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hi all,
I am contemplating a holiday in the UK in August. I am thinking of going via a ferry from Calais to Dover. However, I am wondering if it is best to book a ferry in advance online or whether you can just show up on the day and take a ferry. The same goes for going back Will it be cheaper to book online for example?
Also, the reason I ask is normally I would book online in advance, however I am going to rent a car and I don't know what dimensions it will be, so for that reason I can not book a long time in advance
TIA for all answers
I've always preferred Dunkirk.
A shorter road journey at this end saves on the cost of fuel. The sea journey is longer but the overall timing to Dover is only a matter of minutes longer.
Main advantage - there are neither foot passengers nor coach parties on the Dunkirk service so queues for a meal and shopping are much shorter.
@KASSEISTAMPER - Based on my last journey it seems that sadly DFDS now take coach parties on the Dunkirk route. Was good while it lasted...
Dfds takes coaches Dunkerque to dover, just not as many as travel on p and o Calais to Dover or dfds Calais to Dover.
Coaches started about 3 years ago from Dunkerque.
It also depends on where in England you're planning to visit.
If you're looking to go reasonably far north, then it's worth remembering DFDS' Ijmuiden (Amsterdam)-Newcastle route. We did this recently, and it ended up being cheaper and much more relaxing than crossing via a Channel port and then embarking on the long slog North. It even has dog friendly cabins :)
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