Do I need a Covid test to take the ferry to France?

Every passenger whether vaccinated/recovered or not, arriving from or having transited through a high-risk country in the 14 days prior to their arrival, must have evidence of a negative/not-detected result from a RT-PCR test taken up to 72 hours prior to arrival.

Can I travel as a foot passenger Dover to Calais?

If you’re travelling as a foot passenger it has just got easier to make your way around France with a free shuttle bus between Calais Port and the town centre. Full details are available on their website.

Can I just turn up at Dover and get a ferry?

Many of the most popular ferry operators on the most popular routes, such as DFDS Dover Calais and Eurotunnel sell their freight tickets as “Open Tickets”. This means you can turn up and get on the first available ferry when you arrive at the port.

What does DFDS ferries stand for?

The United Steamship Company
In 1866 three Danish shipping companies were merged to form the oldest large shipping company in Denmark: DFDS, ”Det Forenede Dampskibs- Selskab” (The United Steamship Company).

When can I travel after testing positive for Covid?

Have been around someone with suspected or diagnosed COVID-19 in the past 14 days (even if they did not have symptoms). People who have recovered from COVID-19 within the past 3 months, or are fully vaccinated, do not need to self-quarantine and can travel after an exposure, unless they have symptoms of COVID-19.

Can I drive through France to Spain at the moment?

Road travel Land borders are open. The Spanish government has implemented testing requirements for those travelling overland from France into Spain by road or rail. If you are planning to drive from Spain through France, check the latest FCDO travel advice for France ahead of your journey.

Can you walk from Dover to Calais?

It’s a simple walk. Walk to the huge ‘Calais Foot Walkway’ sign on your right out of the terminal, and then follow the road into Calais, basically walking towards the Hotel De Ville (the huge town hall spire in town). You’ll pass a group of refugees and and some residential areas, then past the school and lighthouse.

When is the last ferry from Dover to Calais?

The first crossing leaves at 00:45 with DFDS and at 01:00 with P&O Ferries but times do vary depending upon the time of year. What time is the last crossing from Dover to Calais? The last crossing leaves at 23:05 with DFDS and 23:45 with P&O Ferries but times do vary depending upon the time of year.

When do P & O Ferries arrive at Calais?

P&O Ferries Check In Times. Please note that for P&O Ferries to France you must arrive for check-in a minimum of 45 minutes prior to the sailing departure time for vehicles and 60 minutes before for foot passengers. However, we would always recommend you arrive at least 90 minutes prior to departure just in case.

Which is the quickest ferry from England to France?

The Dover Calais is the quickest crossing from England to France with just a 90 minute journey times. The Dover to Calais service has millions of people using the route each and every year. We’ve listed all of the possible ferry crossing times below.

Is there a ferry from Dieppe to Dover?

You can also sail from Dunkirk to Dover, and Dieppe to Newhaven. Arriving in Dover, you have a huge selection of exciting destinations across England to choose from. As soon as you step off the ferry you have history and beauty on your doorstep, with Dover Castle and the nearby White Cliffs of Dover.