• Take into account the journey times both ends of the crossing - there are some interesting alternatives now, especially if you are travelling from the North of the UK

• The prices can vary wildly depending on the day and time you travel - try more than one quote

• Think about how vital rest is going to be - if you are on a longer crossing, a cabin can be a really sensible choice

• Bear in mind that you will pay extra for anything non standard (things on the roof or being towed)

• Some operators offer discounts to car clubs, overseas property owners and their shareholders - if in doubt ask!

• Some travel agents claim to have special ferry fares - they don't - they just get a commission from your booking

Read our member's reviews and recent experiences here:

Brittany Ferries: Portsmouth-Caen		P&O: Dover - Calais		P&O Fastcat: Portsmouth- Cherbourg		Norfolk Lines: Dover - Dunkerque		Eurotunnel: Folkestone - Calais

Speedferries: Dover - Bologne		P&O: Hull - Rotterdam		LD Lines: Portsmouth - Le Havre		Brittany Ferries: Poole - Cherbourg

Beermountain member Muzorewa has pulled the links to the current Channel options below. Just click the links to check out prices & sailings. Some of the start points make more sense of course from the North of the UK.

• Brittany Ferries Sails from Portsmouth, Poole and Plymouth to Cherbourg, Caen and Roscoff.

• Condor Ferries Weymouth & Poole to St Malo.

• DFDS Sails Newcastle to Ijmuiden.

• EuroTunnel Folkestone to Calais without having to leave the (dis)comfort of your car.

• LD Lines Portsmouth and Newhaven to Le Havre.

• Norfolk Line Ferries Dover to Dunkerque.

• P&O Ferries Dover to Calais.

• P&O Ferries Hull to Rotterdam.

• P&O Ferries Hull to Zeebrugge.

• Sea France Dover to Calais.

• SpeedFerries Dover to Bologne.

• Stena Line Harwich to the Hook of Holland.

• SuperFast Ferries Rosythe to Zeebrugge.

• Transeuropa Ferries Ramsgate to Oostend.

• Transmanche Ferries Newhaven to Dieppe.

If you have any questions on getting the right route, please visit our forum where you can learn more about how many of our members get across the wet bit on their way to Sarthe!