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There are two ways for hitchhikers to cross the English Channel: by ferry or by the [[Channel tunnelTunnel]]. Ferries leave from [[Dover]] on the English side and either [[Calais]] or [[Dunkerque]] on the French side, and the tunnel runs from [[Calais]] to [[Folkestone]].
Both the ferries and tunnel are free for hitchhikers, as drivers pay per car rather than per passenger. Most drivers purchase tickets for the tunnel or the ferry in advance. It is very important to tell drivers that it's free to add passengers to their ticket, as most drivers don't know this!
You're best off finding a ride at either [[Maidstone Services]] on the M20 or [[Medway Services]] on the M2. Even if you're offered a ride to Folkestone or Dover, it's often best to turn down these rides and wait for a ride going all the way to France.
If you get tired of hitchhiking from one of these service stations, or are beginning from a spot further southeast, then it is often easier to hitchhike a ferry from [[Dover]] than getting a ride through the [[channel tunnelChannel Tunnel]] in Folkestone (although both are possible).
If going for the Dover ferry option, stand at the BP petrol station on the road before the ferry port (51°07'06.1"N 1°18'25.0"E) on Limekiln St/A20 roughly a mile before the ferry entrance. Accept any ride going on the ferry, as it should be easy to find a ride further towards your destination by talking to people on the ferry. See the [[Dover]] page for more details.
