Ferry schedule and rates. The ferry ride takes approximately 20-25 minutes. From the mainland dock in Bayfield to Island dock the distance is approximately 2.5 miles.
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Dover to Calais is the fastest ferry to France. This route takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes operating up to 30 daily sailings. The next fastest ferry crossing to France is Dover to Dunkirk, which takes approximately 2 hrs with 24 daily sailings.
Dover - Calais ferry tickets start at around €36 for foot passengers and at about €80 for passengers who travel with a vehicle. On the other hand, prices for the Eurotunnel start at over €100 for a one-way drive to France from the UK. Conclusion: the ferry from the UK to France is usually cheaper than the Eurotunnel.
The ferries in our region are free, including the tourist attraction, the Kootenay Lake Ferry, which is the longest free ferry in the world. It's a 35-minute journey covering 8km, and operates year round.