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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 route. Both the Calais-Dover ferreies and the Dunkerque-Dover ferries do not charge for extra passengers in vehicles. | + | '''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. You can tell drivers this and ask ask them for a free lift. 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]] | + | [[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. Passanger ticket cost around £15 (20 Euros). |
| − | Once you are on the ferry, it | + | Once you are on the ferry, it is an excellent idea to ask around for a lift. It much easier to do this than to hitch from the exit to a port. 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 does not work well. |
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Revision as of 14:48, 23 April 2008
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. You can tell drivers this and ask ask them for a free lift. 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. Passanger ticket cost around £15 (20 Euros).
Once you are on the ferry, it is an excellent idea to ask around for a lift. It much easier to do this than to hitch from the exit to a port. 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 does not work well.
