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Traveling by Ferry to France from the U.K.

By Nick Gent

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Published: 30Nov2009
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When traveling from the U.K. to France, there are options for every taste and budget. One can travel by air, rail, bus or ferry to France. When deciding which mode of transportation to utilize, many factors should be taken into consideration, including cost, convenience, flexibility, trip length and comfort.

Air travel can be costly, unless you shop around and book ahead. And even if you do find a good deal on a flight, there are additional expenses associated with transportation to and from the airport. The number of airports available for departure and arrival is limited as well. Security and check-in can be time-consuming and annoying, as can arrival procedures and procuring one's luggage. The number of personal items brought must be limited, due to baggage restrictions. Comfort is compromised as well, as one must remain sitting in cramped, narrow seats for most of the journey.

Travel to France by rail allows for a bit more flexibility in that one can bring a car or travel as a passenger only. There is also a wider selection of departure and arrival locations. Physical movement on trains tends to be less restrictive than on airplanes, as is the number of belongings one can bring. The trip is not overly long, especially with the modern trains, however, unless you do your research and book ahead, rail travel can be costly as well.

Bus or coach ride is by far the most cost effective way to get to France from the U.K. However, the trade offs for this include restrictive seating and a much longer trip. There is, however, a wider choice of departure and arrival points, although the amount of luggage permitted is limited.

Traveling by ferry to France is generally less expensive than the other modes of transport (except the bus), and one can ride as just a passenger, or bring a car. Choices of departure and arrival points are more numerous than air travel allows, but more limited than those available when traveling by bus. Ferries to France are more comfortable than trains, airplanes or buses, as one can walk around. More luggage is also permitted, especially if one brings a car. A trip on a ferry to France is also not overly lengthy.

When weighing the costs and benefits of the different methods of transport available from the U.K., ferries to France are clearly the most sensible way to travel.

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