Santander or bilbao

[carol]

And if a person wants to pay about £500 to save a couple of days drive:idea:

It's less than £300 so not loads more than driving. And it's more than a couple of days! I'll be going back through France.

 

[carol]

I'm just quoting the cost of the ferry, *****. I did it overland in March and while I can't remember the exact amount I spent in fuel and tolls I don think the difference will be huge. My main reason is not financial though. It was quite a cold wet journey last time with little chance of enjoying France . Also, I was travelling with another van and this time I'm on my tod ��

 

[carol]

I really like Dieppe so I may go back from there. Enjoy your trips. Unfortunately Mr C isn't around to drive me so I have to do it on my own or not at all!

 

[carol]

I was going to Like your post Carol, but as Mr C is not around, I couldn't.
Thanks and you also enjoy your trips!

Thanks *****, it's been a long time but just started driving a campervan about 3 years ago. Couldn't be without it now This site has been a godsend.

 

[spigot]

And if a person wants to pay about £500 extra to save a couple of days drive:

More likely three days if one is travelling in Jan, considering the shorter daylight hours & the possible foul weather at this time of year.

Our crossing to Santander last Jan cost £319, the passage cost £219, plus £100 for the cabin, which we didn't want but it was mandatory.

The mileage down through France is about 750m, so we saved about 200 quid there, add on the P&O fare & there's not much difference in the cost. Also we're starting out fresh for the drive south.

Having said that, we love France, coming back in June we'll take about a couple of weeks meandering along rural roads to Calais.