Talks back on for Rosyth to Dunkirk (not Zeebrugge) ferry?

Oops yes, senior moment! I was on the Zeebrugge ferry anfew times and got my memory mixed up with my optimism! 🤣
 
Jo001 said:
We can but hope (at least those of us who live at this end). But we've been here before, so I'm not holding my breath.

metro.co.uk

New £3,500,000,000 ferry linking Scotland and France could finally set sail

A new ferry service directly linking Scotland and France could launch later this year as the port of Dunkirk embarks on a €40bn (£35bn) regeneration project.
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This could be great option...20 minutes from my door. But not sure if it would be affordable. Used the Newcastle to IJmuiden ferry a few times. Last time i looked the costs had skyrocketed. Mind you, so has the Britney ferry route from the south of England to north of Spain.
 
vintageb3 said:
This could be great option...20 minutes from my door. But not sure if it would be affordable. Used the Newcastle to IJmuiden ferry a few times. Last time i looked the costs had skyrocketed. Mind you, so has the Britney ferry route from the south of England to north of Spain.
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Hoping someone ( not me) will do the calculations.
I'm in Edinburgh so , I suppose, just basically cost of ferry from Rosyth minus cost of drive to Dover (+ cost of ferry from Dover) .
 
alcam said:
Hoping someone ( not me) will do the calculations.
I'm in Edinburgh so , I suppose, just basically cost of ferry from Rosyth minus cost of drive to Dover (+ cost of ferry from Dover) .
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Plus the wear and tear on the vehicle and the more peaceful trip as you can get a sleep on the ferry.
 
I used to have to use the ferry to Ireland probably about 10 to 20 times a year and the cost of that ferry is eye watering.
And it’s always raining
 
We used the overnight truck ferry once, a bit cheaper and you get a cabin EACH, plus dinner and breakfast included.
 
I have visited Ireland the last two summers and would indeed relish the chance to go back but I don't think the cost of two ferries would be viable. Its a 12-16 mile crossing from Scotland to NI in 2 hours. It costs £400 return with a 7m motorhome. Meanwhile Dover to Calais is what? 35 to 40 miles and last time I paid about £80. What a rip off the Irish ferry feels. Not sure what the cost of Cork to Roscoff would be. My ferry trips to Europe have been: Summer. Dover to Calais or Newcastle to IJmuiden. Winter: South coast of England to north coast of Spain. I wouldn't want to go via Ireland in the winter.
 
vintageb3 said:
I have visited Ireland the last two summers and would indeed relish the chance to go back but I don't think the cost of two ferries would be viable. Its a 12-16 mile crossing from Scotland to NI in 2 hours. It costs £400 return with a 7m motorhome. Meanwhile Dover to Calais is what? 35 to 40 miles and last time I paid about £80. What a rip off the Irish ferry feels. Not sure what the cost of Cork to Roscoff would be. My ferry trips to Europe have been: Summer. Dover to Calais or Newcastle to IJmuiden. Winter: South coast of England to north coast of Spain. I wouldn't want to go via Ireland in the winter.
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We have gone Stranraer to Belfast then Rosslare to Santander or Bilbao a few times now. Yes, the cost from Scotland to Ireland is inflated, but you can use Tesco vouchers. The Rosslare to Spain leg is less than from England, and it's a considerably shorter drive than from here to Portsmouth or Plymouth. Factor in the wear and tear, time, extra nights and we found it worth it.
 
vintageb3 said:
This could be great option...20 minutes from my door. But not sure if it would be affordable. Used the Newcastle to IJmuiden ferry a few times. Last time i looked the costs had skyrocketed. Mind you, so has the Britney ferry route from the south of England to north of Spain.
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I'd need the savings of a pensioner and the stamina of a teenager to spend 36 hours with Britney ... :-)

Steve
 
Jo001 said:
We have gone Stranraer to Belfast then Rosslare to Santander or Bilbao a few times now. Yes, the cost from Scotland to Ireland is inflated, but you can use Tesco vouchers. The Rosslare to Spain leg is less than from England, and it's a considerably shorter drive than from here to Portsmouth or Plymouth. Factor in the wear and tear, time, extra nights and we found it worth it.
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Interesting. Can you remember what you paid for the Rosslare to Spain leg?
 
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