Day Trips to France
Day trips to France offer something for everyone whether it’s a family day out, a shopping trip, a romantic break for two or a gourmet experience. A Dover to Calais cruise across the English Channel is a fantastic and popular way to experience a really cheap trip to France. If you’re planning a party, a day trip to France offers a great chance to stock on some bargain booze and groceries. Our France Booze Cruise page provides you with information on some of our favourite booze outlets with contact details and information on what to look out for.
Additionally, France is becoming an increasing mecca for DIY enthusiasts or people who’re renovating their homes. Calais has lots of Hypermarkets and DIY specialist shops which offer really competitive prices usually much cheaper than the UK. We’ve put together a comparison table of some of the biggest DIY suppliers with contact details. Most have English speaking staff and will be more than happy to talk to you about your requirements before you pay a visit.
Please Note - All Prices Quoted Are Correct at Time of Posting
Dover Ferry Port Information
Dover is the busiest cross channel ferry port in England and is situated on the South East coast. The Port has two main ferry terminals; one at the Eastern Docks which is used by SeaFrance, P&O and Norfolk Line and the other one is at the Western Docks and is used solely by Hoverspeed.
Directions to Dover Ferry Port :
By Car :
Dover is approx 70 miles from South London. From the M2, follow the A2 direct into Dover, or from the M20, follow the A20 again into Dover. Both the Eastern & Western Docks Ferry Terminals are clearly signed.
By Rail :
If you are traveling by rail, services operate from London Victoria or London Charring Cross to Dover Priory Station. Approximate journey time is 1 hour 45 minutes. There is a courtesy bus service during the day (note this does not operate in the evenings or during the night). If you are arriving from Calais or returning to the UK, buses leave Eastern Docks for Dover Priory between 7.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m.
By Coach :
There is a frequent National express coach service from London Victoria coach station. Approximate Journey time is 2 hours 30 minutes. Other buses arrive at the main bus station in Dover town centre.
Ferry Terminal Information :
The Travel Centre at the Ferry Terminal entrance has the following facilities :
- P&O Ferries, Norfolk Line and Sea France booking desks
- Bureau de Change, bank and cash point
- AA shop
- Café and newsagent
- Information desk
- Telephones
- Toilets and baby change facilities
- Car rental
Beyond check-in inside the Ferry Terminal area, there are two Food Village areas, each with these facilities :
- Café
- Burger King
- Bar
- Bureau de Change and cash point
- Shop
- Toilets and showers
- Baby change facilities
- Telephones
Hover port facilities :
Follow the road signs to the Hover port. Once there, proceed to vehicle Check-In where you will be directed to a numbered embarkation lane prior to boarding.
Please Note - All Prices Quoted Are Correct at Time of Posting
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