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'''Dunkerque''' is a major port town at the Channel with ferries to [[Dover]] (''norfolklines'' – crossings every 2 hours). It is about half as busy as [[Calais]]-Dover ferry route. Both the Calais-Dover ferreies and the Dunkerque-Dover ferries do not charge for extra passengers in vehicles. Tell You can tell drivers this and ask ask them for a free lift as it will not cost them anything. The Dunkerque-Dover ferries do not take foot passangers so the only choice option is to a get a lift from with a vehicle. The best place to stand is probably somewhere along the entrance road to the ferry port. There are sometimes refugees in the area trying to get to England. This may make drivers more cautious.

[[Calais]] – -Dover ferriesmay be a better choice, however, do as they allow foot passangers. This means that if gives you a backup plan in case you do not manage to don't get a free lift after a few hours of asking, you can buy a . Passanger ticket for approximately cost around £15 (20 Euros). This makes Calais a more reliable option for crossing.

Once you are on the ferry, it can be useful is an excellent idea to ask around for a more good lift. It is difficult much easier to do this than to hitch at from the exit from ferry ports, so this is well worth doingto a port. The best tactic is best to approach individuals directly and say "Excuse me, sorry to bother you. I am trying to hitch-hike to [''destination'']. I don't suppose you could give me a lift in that direction?" Most of the people on the boat will speak English. Do not stand try to get a lift by standing at the stairs from the car deck with a sign, as this it does not workwell.