Ferry to Paris
Getting to Paris by ferry
A direct ferry route from London to Paris is technically feasible. This journey would begin with a ferry departing from the Thames in London. The ferry would cross the English Channel and continue from Le Havre, located on the Seine River, all the way to Paris.
10 routes from UK to Paris
There are several ferry operators, including DFDS, P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries, and Brittany Ferries, offering routes from the UK to France. These services provide a great start for your trip to Paris.
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Crossings to Paris from the UK
Ferry Guide to Paris from the UK
The Best Routes and Ferries to Get to Paris
Let's get to the point. There are many ways to get to Paris by ferry. We've ignored the longest and most expensive crossings and created a shortlist of what we consider the best ways to reach Paris from the UK or London based on our experience:
Dover to Calais: This is one of the shortest and most popular routes. After arriving in Calais, you can drive or take a train to Paris.
Newhaven to Dieppe: Another convenient option, with a pleasant journey from Dieppe to Paris by car or train.
Portsmouth to Le Havre: This route offers a longer crossing but provides a direct drive from Le Havre to Paris.
Portsmouth to Caen: A comfortable crossing with good road links from Caen to Paris.
By choosing any of these routes, you can efficiently travel from the UK to Paris while enjoying the scenic ferry journey.
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Ferries from London to Paris
Newhaven Dieppe is a great connection for those who want to travel from London to Paris. You travel with this ferry in a fairly straight line in the direction of the French capital. So you make fewer miles/kilometres and don't have to drive that far on this route.
This route is a very popular alternative to the ferries operating in the Strait of Dover. Another good route to Paris would be the Portsmouth to Le Havre ferry.
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