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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 Tunnel]] in Folkestone (although both are possible).
'''Personal experience, June 2019'''I got to Maidstone services and immediately found a van with a Berlin number plate. They couldn't take me, though, because - as most people do - they had booked their ticket in advance and there they must state which and how many passengers are in the car. (if they go for the cheapest option, they cannot amend their ticket) What worked instead was asking the group of polish freight drivers in front of their vans. Most of them have a ticket with p&o ferries and don't need to state how many passengers are in the front. No questions were asked by the ferry/ticket operators. So, as of today, go for the commercial drivers instead of private people 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. Ferries go to Calais and Dunkerque. If you're heading south towards [[Paris]], take the Calais ferry and you'll likely find a direct ride. For those headed North/East to Belgium, Germany, and beyond, both ferries work but Dunkerque may be a bit better (Calais ferry goes more often though). 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.
If going for the tunnel option, stand by the viaduct at exit 11a, where there is a big space for cars to stop. More information at the [[Channel Tunnel]] page.
== From [[France]] To [[England]] ==
For the tunnel, there is no great spot to stand, so look around for a discreet spot where cars can stop. Make sure you're not in view of the police or tunnel employees. Hitchhikers have been successful at the motorway entrance as well as standing behind the arrow sign where the two roads split before the tunnel control. It's recommended to ask your driver to not reveal that you are a hitchhiker to passport/ticket control, as there have been reports of hitchhikers being denied entrance to the tunnel. More information at [[Channel Tunnel]].
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