Travel by ferry to London! Travelling to London couldn't be more relaxed than by ferry. This way you start your London holiday rested and without stress.
By ferry, London is not directly accessible but via detours among others over the English Channel. The classic routes include the ferry Calais – Dover or the ferry Dunkirk – Dover, the ferry from Le Havre to Portsmouth or the ferry from Hoek van Holland to Harwich. The Channel Islands are also connected to the south coast of England by regular ferry services. From the ferry ports in Dover, Folkestone, Harwich, Ramsgate and Newhaven, London can be reached directly by car or train.
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Search & Book Ferries to London
Use our ferry search to find your ferry to London. We compare the offers of different shipping companies on each route. So you always get the cheapest offer for your Londonferry. Check availability and timetables now.
All ferries to London
Here you find all current ferry connections to London.
| Ferry connection | Country of origin & country of destination | Number & Duration of trip |
Shipping company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Calais – Dover | Ferry from France, canal ferries to England, Channel Ferries, Great Britain | 15 times a day 1 hour 30 minutes |
DFDS Seaways Irish Ferries P&O Ferries |
| Ferry Calais – Folkestone | Ferry from France, canal ferries to England, Channel Ferries, Great Britain | 56 times a day 35 minutes |
Eurotunnel |
| Ferry Dunkirk – Dover | Ferry from France to England, Channel Ferries, Great Britain | 12 times a day 2 hours |
DFDS Seaways |
| Ferry Hoek van Holland – Harwich | Ferry from Holland, North Sea Ferries to England, North Sea Ferries, Great Britain | 14 times a week 6 hours 30 minutes |
Stena Line |
| Fähre Dieppe – Newhaven | Ferry from Frankreich, Kanalfähren, Normandie to England, Kanalfähren, Großbritannien | bis zu 4 mal täglich 4 Stunden |
Transmanche Ferries DFDS Seaways |
| Fähre Le Havre – Portsmouth | Ferry from Frankreich, Kanalfähren, Normandie to England, Großbritannien | 7 mal wöchentlich 5 Stunde(n) 30 Minuten |
Brittany Ferries |
All ferries from London
Here you find all current ferry connections from London.
| Ferry connection | Country of origin & country of destination | Number & Duration of trip |
Shipping company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Dover – Calais | Ferry from England, Channel Ferries, Great Britain to France, canal ferries | 15 times a day 1 hour(s) 30 minutes |
DFDS Seaways Irish Ferries P&O Ferries |
| Ferry Portsmouth – Le Havre | Ferry from England, Great Britain to France, Channel Ferries, Normandy | 7 times a week 8 hour(s) |
Brittany Ferries |
| Folkestone – Calais ferry | Ferry from England, Channel Ferries, Great Britain to France, canal ferries | 56 times a day 35 minutes |
Eurotunnel |
| Ferry Dover – Dunkirk | Ferry from England, Channel Ferries, Great Britain to France | 12 times a day 2 hours |
DFDS Seaways |
| Ferry Newhaven – Dieppe | Ferry from England, Channel Ferries, Great Britain to France, Channel Ferries, Normandy | 3 times a day 4 hours |
Transmanche Ferries DFDS Seaways |
| Ferry Harwich – Hook of Holland | Ferry from England, North Sea Ferries, Great Britain to Holland, North Sea Ferries | 14 times a week 6 hours 45 minutes |
Stena Line |
Ferry ports in London
You can find an overview of all ferry ports in London here.
| Ports |
|---|
| Dover |
| Newhaven |
| Portsmouth |
| Harwich |
| Folkestone |
Travel guide London
Holiday in London
The metropolis on the Thames unites past and present in a fascinating way. Here, the view from the London Eye on clear days reaches over to the Tower and the Tower Bridge. A wide range of cultural activities and numerous shopping opportunities make a visit to the English capital an unforgettable experience.
TOP excursion destinations in London
The Tower, Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace invite you on a journey into the history of the city. The sight of the House of Parliament with the famous bell tower Big Ben is incomparable. During a city tour, St. Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey should not be missed.
You can experience modern London on a ride on the 135-metre high London Eye Ferris wheel or on the observation deck of the skyscraper The Shard. Both are among the youngest sights and meanwhile it is hard to imagine the London skyline without them.
The centrally located squares Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square offer a lot of hustle and bustle at any hour, while Camden Market is a creative district. The venerable department store Harrods is a wonderful place to shop.
What else you shouldn’t miss? The waxworks at Madame Tussauds, a stroll through Hyde Park, fascinating cultural history at the British Museum and a history lesson of a special kind at the London Dungeon.
Entry requirements
To enter the UK, German nationals and EU citizens need an identity card or passport. All documents must be valid at least until departure.
Alternative travel options
A direct flight is probably the fastest connection from most European countries, and London has a total of five airports. By train, you can get there via Eurostar, and by long-distance bus, London is easily accessible from all major cities. Those arriving by car can use the trains of the Eurotunnel as an alternative to the Fähre.
