Trying to decide what route to take from the continent to Great Britain. My husband and I have done the all-nighter from Amsterdam.This time we have the kids, teens, and were wondering about the Calais-Dover route,or the Dunkirk-Dover. We talked our son out of the Chunnel for the expense and the scenery, or rather lack of. Also is there a boat-train ticket that will get us from the continent to London like there is from "the Hoek".
Posted by
OP
Woodland, USA
4 posts
Thank you, that is a new resourse for me. I'll check it out.
Posted by
Pensacola
9110 posts
Directferries.co.uk is what I use for figuring out any ferry.
I drive and have used both, but have no idea where public transportation would drop you off. The trip from Calais is about an hour and a half, from Dunkerque about two hours.
I've not aware of a combo ticket, but never looked for one either.
Not a lot of ambiance on any of the ships, but they're certainly not grungy.
Posted by
Oklahoma City, OK, USA
430 posts
...also... it's rare, but there is the possibility of choppy seas on the ferry ride. Be prepared for that -- if any of you are prone to motion-sickness, take precautions.
When are you going?
Posted by
Hayden, ID
196 posts
Hovercraft is less likely to cause motion sickness, but pop a pill if you're prone to it. I believe you can still take one from Oostende/Dover or Calais/Dover.
Posted by
Puyallup, WA, USA
881 posts
Just a word of advice from personal experience - I'd avoid the bus - loooooooong trip.
Have you thought about flying? Some good cheap airfares out there...
Posted by
Pensacola
9110 posts
I think hoovercraft have been gone for about ten years.
What bus?