Caravan to France
Both the ferry services and the Eurotunnel are suitable for cars with caravans. There is plenty of space on the ferries and in the Eurotunnel you travel in special trains that are suitable for large vehicles. However, there are a few rules regarding gas bottles.
To France by ferry
Dover-Calais is the shortest and fastest ferry crossing to France and also popular with many caravan travelers. The Dover-Calais route is ideal for reaching the south of France. Because the distance is short, the costs of taking a caravan on board are also limited. Especially if you compare this with longer night sailings. The journey is also simple and there is plenty of room for large vehicles on the car decks on board the ships.
- It is important to provide the correct size and also add a tow bar or any bicycle carriers to the total.
- You cannot stay in your caravan on board.
Caravan in the Eurotunnel
The Eurotunnel is a comfortable and fast but often more expensive option to travel to Calais in France by Caravan. With a caravan you travel in the larger single-layer train sets where all means of transport exceed a height of 185 cm. So there is extra space, so you don’t have to worry about tight maneuvers.
There are a few safety requirements surrounding gas bottles in the tunnel. You can have a tank up to 100 lbs (47 kg), but it must be less than 80% full and the tank must be turned off. Cars running on LPG are not allowed to pass through the tunnel.
Large Campsites around Dover
For a better connection, you can camp briefly at the following campsites near Dover:
- Folkestone Camping and Caravanning Club Site – Reasonable reviews / Lots of places.Please note: the gate only opens at 7:00!
- Little Satmar Campsite & Holiday Park – Good reviews & Reasonable number of pitches.
- Hawthorn Farm Campsite & Holiday Park – Very large camping site with Positive Reviews
Large Campsites around Calais
Want to relax in France after the crossing? There are a number of campsites near Calais.
- Camping Le Grand Gravlot – Lots of places / Very Popular.
- Camping La Bien Assise – The largest campsite in the area.
- Camping du Fort Lapin – Very close to the tunnel/port.
- Camping l’Escale – Many places / Good Reviews.
Alternative to Dover-Calais
An alternative to the crossing from Dover to Calais is Harwich – Hoek van Holland or Dover – Dunkirk.
About us
The ultimate traveler’s guide from Calais to Dover, the shortest distance you can travel from France to England by ferry or train.
Compare tickets from P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries, DFDS and the Eurotunnel on Calais-Dover.com.
