Ferry Port Information & Terminal Guides

Find detailed ferry port information for ferry terminals across the UK and Europe. Browse ferry ports by operator, discover popular departure terminals, and access dedicated ferry port guides with directions, parking information, check-in advice, facilities, and nearby travel information.

Ferry boats at Dover harbor with iconic white cliffs in the background. Captured on a sunny day in England.

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Denmark Ports

Germany Ports

Norway Ports

Sweden Ports

UK Ports

Channel Islands Ports

France Ports

UK Ports

Ireland Ports

Channel Island Ports

  • Guernsey
  • Jersey

Estonia Ports

  • Paldiski

France Ports

Germany Ports

  • Kiel

Holland Ports

Lithuania Ports

  • Klaipeda

Sweden Ports

  • Kapellskär
  • Karlshamn

Åland Islands Ports

  • Långnäs

Germany Ports

  • Travemünde

Finland Ports

  • Helsinki (Vuosaari) 
  • Naantali

Poland Ports

  • Świnoujście

Sweden Ports

  • Kapellskär
  • Malmö

Denmark Ports

  • Hirtshals

Norway Ports

  • Bergen (Jekteviks)
  • Kristiansand
  • Stavanger (Risavika)

UK Ports

  • Dover (England)
  • Holyhead (Wales)
  • Pembroke (Wales)

Ireland Ports

  • Dublin
  • Rosslare

France Ports

  • Calais
  • Cherbourg

UK Ports

  • Alderney (England)

Channel Islands Ports

  • Guernsey
  • Jersey
  • Sark

France Ports

  • Carteret
  • Dielette
  • Granville

UK Ports

  • Aberdeen (Scotland)
  • Scrabster (Scotland)

Orkney Ports

  • Stromness
  • Kirkwall (Hatston)

Shetland Ports

  • Lerwick

UK Ports

  • Cairnryan (Scotland)
  • Dover (England)
  • Hull (England)

Ireland Ports

  • Larne

France Ports

  • Calais

Holland Ports

  • Rotterdam

UK Ports

  • Terminal 1 Southampton (England)
  • Terminal 2 Southampton (England)

Isle of Wight Ports

  • East Cowes
  • West Cowes

UK Ports

  • Liverpool (England)
  • Heysham (England)

Ireland Ports

  • Dublin
  • Larne

Isle of Man Ports

  • Douglas

UK Ports

  • Cairnryan (Scotland)
  • Fishguard (Wales)
  • Harwich (England)
  • Holyhead (Wales)
  • Liverpool (England)

Ireland Ports

  • Belfast
  • Dublin
  • Rosslare

Denmark Ports

  • Frederikshavn

Holland Ports

  • Hook of Holland

Germany Ports

  • Kiel
  • Rostock
  • Travemünde

Latvia Ports

  • Liepāja
  • Ventspils

Poland Ports

  • Gydnia

Sweden Ports

  • Gothenburg
  • Karlskrona
  • Nynäshamn
  • Trelleborg

UK Ports

  • Lymington (England)
  • Portsmouth (England)

Isle fo Wight Ports

  • Fishbourne
  • Ryde
  • Yarmouth

Popular Ferry Ports

Explore some of the most popular ferry ports across the UK and Europe, offering convenient crossings to France, Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and beyond. From major cross-channel terminals such as Dover and Calais to long-distance ferry hubs including Portsmouth and Santander, these ferry ports connect millions of passengers and vehicles every year.

Stunning view of the iconic White Cliffs of Dover with a vibrant blue sea and clear sky.
Dover Ferry Port

Offers busy ferry crossings to France with excellent motorway access from London.

SeaFrance Dover to Calais
Calais Ferry Port

Provides popular cross-channel sailings with direct access to northern France UK.

Ferry from Rosslare to Santander
Santander Ferry Port

Offers convenient sailings to Spain with easy motorway access for travellers.

FAQ

Find answers to common questions about ferry terminals, parking, check-in procedures, boarding times, and travelling through UK and European ferry ports.

Most ferry operators recommend arriving between 60 and 120 minutes before departure, depending on your route, operator and whether you are travelling with a vehicle.

Many ferry ports offer both short stay and long stay parking facilities for passengers. Parking availability and prices can vary between ferry terminals.

Major ferry operators using UK ferry ports include Brittany Ferries, DFDS, P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries, Stena Line and Condor Ferries.

Most ferry terminals provide passenger facilities such as waiting areas, toilets, cafés, shops and disabled access, although services vary by port.

Yes, many ferry ports welcome foot passengers travelling without a vehicle, but check-in procedures and terminal access may differ depending on the operator and route.

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6 Comments

  1. I am leaving from Rotterdam Ferry Port on the evening sailing to Hull on 27 May. I am travelling in a Motorhome and have to leave a nearby site by midday. Are there facilities for me to park up early afternoon prior to sailing?

    1. Hi Iain

      Secure parking is available near the terminal, with shuttle options for foot passengers if required. Long-term parking is available for passengers travelling on the ferry. I hope this helps.

  2. Hi,
    I am looking at staying in Saint-Pons-de-Thomieres, France. Please could you tell me the best port? Or closest port.

    Thank you

    1. Hi Hannah

      Due to Saint-Pons-de-Thomieres being located in the south of France it is not close to one of the ferry ports we operate from. From both Calais and Cherbourg it would be an approximate 11 hour drive. The closest ferry port we operate from is Santander in Spain. This would be an approximate 7 hour drive to Saint-Pons-de-Thomieres. I hope this helps.

    1. Hi Peter

      Thanks for getting in touch. The best route is to go between Cairnryan and Belfast. In 2012 Stena Line replaced their Stranraer to Belfast ferry with their brand new Cairnryan to Belfast ferry. Cairnryan is just a 10 minute drive north of Stranraer. No ferries to Northern Ireland operate from Stranraer now. I hope this helps.

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