Ferries in United Kingdom: Timetables & Tickets

Take a ferry to Britain from France, Spain, Norway, or the Netherlands. Traverse popular UK routes such as the ferry from Dover to Calais or the ferry from Liverpool to Dublin. Whatever route you choose and whichever company you use, make sure you stick with Omio. We can help you explore the United Kingdom or leave it for a holiday in the sun with our cheap ferry tickets, available across a number of ports and ferry companies.

Book Ferries to the UK on Omio

It takes just a few seconds to book a ferry to or from the United Kingdom with Omio, and we have many options for you to choose from. You can take a ferry to Britain from France or Spain, hop over the channel with the ferry from Portsmouth to Ouistreham in France, or take the ferry from Liverpool to Dublin.

Check timetables, see what options are available, and book cheap ferry tickets from an array of popular UK and international ferry companies. Once you book your UK ferry tickets through the Omio app, they will be stored in your account for easy access. There is no need to download them or print them off. Just keep them in the app and show them on your phone when you need to.

Ferry Routes UK: Getting Into the Country

You can take a ferry to Britain from most of the surrounding countries. Some of the most popular options include the DFDS Dunkirk to Dover ferry and the DFDS Dieppe to Newhaven ferry, as well as ferries from Belgium, France, and the Netherlands offered by the likes of Irish Ferries, Stena Line, and P&O Ferries.

Some other popular ways to take the ferry to England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland include:

• London to Roosendaal Ferry
• Liverpool to Dublin Ferry
• London to Amsterdam Ferry
• Newcastle to Amsterdam Ferry
• London to Utrecht Ferry
• London to Boom Ferry
• Holyhead to Dublin Ferry

Ferry Routes UK: Getting Into the Country

Holyhead, Belfast, and Portsmouth are some of the busiest tourist ports in the United Kingdom, but Dover is where most of the traffic flows. There is a very popular Calais to Dover Ferry, as well as connections from other parts of France and countries like the Netherlands. You can also go the other way, of course, with a Dover to France ferry, Dover ferry to Belgium, and even a Dover to Norway ferry, although these are much less common.

Some of the other popular UK routes coming into the country include:

• Eindhoven to London Ferry
• Haarlem to London Ferry
• Amsterdam to Newcastle Ferry
• Roosendaal to London Ferry
• Dublin to Holyhead Ferry

UK Routes: Ferries Within the UK

In addition to the above, there are ferry routes taking you from one major British port to another. It’s rarely the most practical way to travel if you’re moving across cities on the mainland, but it’s a good way to hop over the Irish Sea, such as with a Belfast ferry to Scotland (the Belfast to Cairnryan ferry is a prime example, but you can also take the ferry from Glasgow to Belfast) and the Birkenhead to Belfast ferry.

Ferry Ports in the UK

If you’re taking a ferry to England, Scotland, Wales, or Ireland, or you’re leaving from one of these countries, you will likely pass through one of these ports.

• Portsmouth: Located on the southern coast, Portsmouth International Port welcomes around 50,000 vessels a year. These include multiple France to UK routes, including Santander/Portsmouth.
• Liverpool: Although it operates primarily as a container port, Liverpool is also a cruise terminal, with routes such as the ferry to Ireland from Liverpool.
• Belfast: Belfast Harbour handles over two-thirds of Northern Ireland’s seaborne trade and is the first stop for many visitors to the country, including those taking a ferry from Ireland from Liverpool.
• Aberdeen: The Port of Aberdeen has been around for nearly 1,000 years and is classed as the oldest business in the United Kingdom. It mainly deals with the oil and gas trade.
• Holyhead: Located in Wales, Holyhead serves many UK routes across the Irish Sea. You can connect to the Irish capital from here in under 3 hours. It is located on the Isle of Anglesey in a small town of over 13,000 people.
• Dover: If you’re taking a ferry to England from France or Spain, there’s a good chance you’ll pass through Dover. It’s one of the country’s most famous ports, mainly due to its white cliffs.

Ferry Companies Traveling From and to the UK

UK ferry routes are managed by a number of major global ferry companies, with short-haul and long-haul options. Prices vary here, but if you book through Omio, you’re guaranteed to get the cheapest ferry tickets every time:

• P&O Ferries: A British ferry company that offers connections to Ireland and France.
• Irish Ferries: Runs many UK routes, including a few over the Irish Sea, such as a ferry to England from Dublin.
• Stena Line: One of the biggest ferry companies in the world and one that serves many countries.
• DFDS: A major operator with connections in and out of the UK, many of which go through Dover.
• Wightlink: A small Ferry company that spans the Solent and connects Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Ferry from the UK to France

We’ve already mentioned a few of the most popular UK to France routes, including the ferry from Dover to France via Calais, but there are others, including the Eastbourne to Calais ferry and the Southend-on-Sea to Calais ferry. You can also connect to London from Le Havre with several providers—whichever option you choose, be sure to book your cheap ferry tickets here on Omio.

Ferry from the UK to Spain

Spain is a long trip by ferry from the United Kingdom, so there are only a few options and they typically travel for up to a day. These options include Santander/Portsmouth and Plymouth/Portsmouth.

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