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05/2/2010 at 4:37pm
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I've booked 2 crossings for summer no caravan or trailer, one in July going at 05.50 and coming back 17.20 cost £53 each way. 

In August it's a bit more but slightly different times, 10.20 and 15.20, £69 each way. 

All but a tenner paid for with my Tesco vouchers. 



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05/2/2010 at 10:01pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Ulti-Mates on 03/2/2010

I took this video last year...it gives an idea of the space in each carriage

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Ooh I think that would make me claustrophobic, it shouldn't be too bad if you're only on a short time though.
Mr um..... Nice tortoise, a bit smaller than my horsefield but very cute little things .

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06/2/2010 at 10:58am
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Quote: Originally posted by grumbleflick on 05/2/2010
Quote: Originally posted by Ulti-Mates on 03/2/2010

I took this video last year...it gives an idea of the space in each carriage

Mr UM






Ooh I think that would make me claustrophobic, it shouldn't be too bad if you're only on a short time though.
Mr um..... Nice tortoise, a bit smaller than my horsefield but very cute little things .

Claire


Well thank you...I will pass on your comments to Willow and Nettles.

Mr UM



06/2/2010 at 1:24pm
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Just checked it out the cheapest I can find is £252 for a return

That's the equivalent of 3 weeks stay or longer in this country on a fully serviced pitch for 5

Is it any wonder they are always in the red the return should be no more than £50 then they would have full trains 24/7



06/2/2010 at 1:40pm
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Also checked the ferry prices £120 return spending a month in between June to July


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06/2/2010 at 1:52pm
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Hi,

We are going over for two weeks in August and booked the crossing before Christmas and the full fare (Saturday out Sunday back) was £240 which we paid entirely with Tesco vouchers.

They have "upped" it a bit in the meantime ...but not that much.

Having said that I don't sail well so it is no contest.

Mr UM



06/2/2010 at 2:13pm
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this may be a really stupid question, but do you need a passport on the ferry or chunnel?


06/2/2010 at 2:38pm
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Quote: Originally posted by timtheenchanter on 06/2/2010
this may be a really stupid question, but do you need a passport on the ferry or chunnel?
Yes, you could be one of those immigrants who found out its to expensive to live here and want to escape back


06/2/2010 at 2:51pm
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Quote: Originally posted by helpmybob on 06/2/2010

Just checked it out the cheapest I can find is £252 for a return<IMG border=0 align=absMiddle src="https://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/forum_images/smiley3.gif" >

That's the equivalent of 3 weeks stay or longer in this country on a fully serviced pitch for 5

Is it any wonder they are always in the red the return should be no more than £50 then they would have full trains 24/7





They made a profit last year and the trains are mostly full we take the 5.00 if we can get it sometimes we have to take the 4 am because the 5 am is full. Every time we travel the trains are full ( we went 6 times last year). We have also used Eurostar and that was full too.

Sennen


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dammit, not using that then.

why is it you can go all over mainland europe without a passport, but not in/out of the uk?

either that, or Ill find somone with a passort and we`ll all hide in the toilet cubicle....


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Quote: Originally posted by timtheenchanter on 06/2/2010
dammit, not using that then.

why is it you can go all over mainland europe without a passport, but not in/out of the uk?

either that, or Ill find somone with a passort and we`ll all hide in the toilet cubicle....

I think it is called having border controls. Don't you read the Daily Mail?

Mr UM



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Thanks for all your help - we're feeling suitably reassured. Now we need to start shopping at Tescos!!


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I know this is an old thread but is very helpful, ive been looking into ferry crossings and cant find a price cheaper than euro tunnel.

Have read the thread and everyone keeps saying about ferry's being the cheaper option but for us going from poole or portsmouth its really expensive, actually 3 times the amount of the site weve been looking at for 2 weeks in august!!

 



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You may find the Dover ferries cheaper still. Look on Norfolkline, P&O & Seafrance websites. You can't beat Eurotunnel for speed tho.


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One small point that may or no be relevant to you. If your tow car runs on LPG you are not permitted in the tunnel. How well this is policed I don't know but if it is policed rigorously, you may even have problems with gaslow bottles as these have an LPG filler nozzle which could draw suspicion.


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Wouldnt effect us as our tow car is diesel. Euro tunnel for us is just in the rong place and makes the drive soooo long. Will have to stick to the ferry and hope very early booking will bring the price down.



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