We need to have accurate information about the dimensions of your vehicle for a variety of reasons, including safety.
Vehicle dimensions
| Type |
Maximum dimensions |
Examples |
| Car / MPV / 4x4 |
6m long x 3m high |
BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, Ford Galaxy, Range Rover |
| Motorhome / Minibus |
9m long x 4m high |
Mercedes Hymer, Fiat Ducato |
| Van |
9m long x 3m high |
Ford Transit, VW Transporter |
Supplements apply to cars, MPV's / 4x4's over 5m long and 1.83m high and Motorhomes, Mini-buses and Vans over 5m long and 2.6m high.
Please make sure that you specify the correct dimensions of your vehicle using the dropdown fields when making your booking. You must select 'yes' to 'Are you taking any roof items?' if you are doing so otherwise the correct space will not be allocated.
Rear-mounted bicycle carrier
You can take a rear-mounted bicycle carrier on the back of your vehicle for a small supplement. Please select the ‘Yes’ option under ‘Are you taking a rear-mounted bicycle carrier’.
Roofload
Tell us the full height of your vehicle inclusive of any roofload such as a roof box or bike carrier.
Unsure about your vehicle?
If you're unsure about your vehicle dimensions or need further assistance please call our Reservations Team on 0330 159 7000
Please be aware that if you provide incorrect information about your vehicle, you will have to pay extra charges at the port or you may be refused travel.
Trailers and caravans
The length of your trailer or caravan must be measured with the hitch included.
Please make sure you specify the correct dimensions of your trailer or caravan using the dropdown fields when making your booking.
Bookings for a motorcycle or bicycle with a trailer cannot be booked online. Please call us to book these vehicles with trailers.
| Type |
Dimensions |
| Trailer |
4m long x 1.83m high |
| Caravan / large trailer |
9m long x 4m high |
Limitations on our high-speed service
Due to the size of the garage on our high-speed ferry, Normandie Express, we cannot transport any vehicle towing a caravan or trailer on this ship.
Please note that all vehicles over 1.83m high need to be reversed onto this ship.
Supplying your vehicle registration number
To comply with French and Spanish legislation, we must have the vehicle registration numbers of all the vehicles that we transport.
If you are travelling with a hired vehicle, please let us know when you are asked to input your vehicle registration number on step 4.
Commercial vehicles
For further information please call 0330 159 7000
Motorcycles and bicycles
You can safely take your motorcycle or bicycle on any of our ferries. We also carry the following vehicles:
- Trikes (can be booked online, please select 'Car' from the vehicle options on step 1)
- Motorcycle and sidecar (can be booked online, please select 'Car' from the vehicle options on step 1)
- Tandem bicycle (please call our Reservations Team on 0330 159 7000 to book)
