Ferry Tips General tips Avoid travel at busy times like weekends. Conventional ferries are cheaper than crossings on fast craft. Overnight crossings where accomodation is compulsory are pricier than crossings during the day. Eurotunnel Journey times 35 minutes. Possible fine for late arrival. Travel cheapest at off peak times. Fares depend on length of stay and whether you have a reservation or not. SeaFrance Avoid weekend travel. Cheapest journey times: Outward - between 6am and 14.00, return - between 13.00 and 23.00. 5 day return: for excursions up to and including 120 hours duration. Brittany Ferries Plymouth to Santander crossings sail on Mondays and Wednesdays, Santander to Plymouth on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 5 day returns are worked out on the basis of arrival time in France. Brittany Ferries do not transport rabbits. P &O Ferries Dover- Calais is the shortest route - crossing time of 75 minutes. If you are uncertain of the vehicle registration number, it can be clarified when you check in at the port. Stena Harwich to Hook of Holland - ferries depart twice daily. Stranraer to Belfast - crossings five times per day on the HSS service/ three times a day on the superferry service.