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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 less busy as than the [[Calais]]-Dover ferry route. Both the Calais-Dover ferreies boats and the Dunkerque-Dover ferries boats do not charge for extra passengers in vehicles. You can tell Tell drivers this and ask ask them for a free liftwith them. The Dunkerque-Dover ferries do not take foot passangers so the only option is to a get a lift with a vehicle. The best place to stand is probably 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 ferries may be a better choice, as they allow foot passangers. This gives you a backup plan in case you don't get a lift. Foot passanger tickets cost around £15 (20 Euros). Calais also has a ticket office especially for tickets bought on the day, which is good place to ask drivers for a lift.

Once you are on the ferry, it is an excellent idea to ask around for a lift. It much far easier to do this than to hitch from the exit to a portwait hitchhike when you land. The best tactic is 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 people on the boat will speak English. Do not try to get a lift by standing at the stairs from the car deck with a sign, as it . It does not work well.