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

[Jo001]

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.

New direct ferry will link Scotland and France for the first time

Plans are being floated for one of the longest sea crossings in Europe between Rosyth and Dunkirk.

metro.co.uk

 

[alcam]

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.

New direct ferry will link Scotland and France for the first time

Plans are being floated for one of the longest sea crossings in Europe between Rosyth and Dunkirk.

metro.co.uk

Saw that but going to Dunkirk?

 

[Jo001]

Oops yes, senior moment! I was on the Zeebrugge ferry anfew times and got my memory mixed up with my optimism!

 

[alcam]

Oops yes, senior moment! I was on the Zeebrugge ferry anfew times and got my memory mixed up with my optimism!

I would certainly be trying it . Never managed to try the Zeebrugge one

 

[Pudsey Bear]

The cost might kill it, going to Dunkirk is okay not far to Calais if you need to go west, we went to Dunkirk on the ferry last year.

 

[alcam]

The cost might kill it, going to Dunkirk is okay not far to Calais if you need to go west, we went to Dunkirk on the ferry last year.

Indeed . IF it gets up and running I'll need to get calculator out .
Pleased it is DFDS

 

[vintageb3]

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.

New direct ferry will link Scotland and France for the first time

Plans are being floated for one of the longest sea crossings in Europe between Rosyth and Dunkirk.

metro.co.uk

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]

A ferry to Scandinavia from Rosyth would be a great option. To say Kristiansand in Norway.

 

[alcam]

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.

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) .

 

[vintageb3]

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) .

Plus the wear and tear on the vehicle and the more peaceful trip as you can get a sleep on the ferry.

 

[Pudsey Bear]

Plus the wear and tear on the vehicle and the more peaceful trip as you can get a sleep on the ferry.

Nip over to Ireland and go Cork >> Roscoff.

 

[vintageb3]

Two ferries?

 

[Pudsey Bear]

Two ferries?

But you get to visit Ireland, actually it would be interesting to see the cost of each, as the Ireland ferries take the wee a bit IMHO.

 

[RichardHelen262]

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

 

[Pudsey Bear]

We used the overnight truck ferry once, a bit cheaper and you get a cabin EACH, plus dinner and breakfast included.

 

[vintageb3]

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.

 

[Pudsey Bear]

You have to pick your dates but it wasn't too bad,

 

[Jo001]

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.

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.

 

[marchie]

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.

I'd need the savings of a pensioner and the stamina of a teenager to spend 36 hours with Britney ...

Steve

 

[vintageb3]

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.

Interesting. Can you remember what you paid for the Rosslare to Spain leg?