July 18, 2000 You can still pick up a great deal on cross-Channel travel this summer if you are prepared to be flexible with your departure time. Avoiding the crowds by travelling off-peak could also save you up to £160 on the fare. Travelling mid-week (Monday to Thursday) means you get to avoid the worst of the weekend rush, whilst also benefiting from cheaper fares. Mid-week standard return fare (car+9) Folkestone to Boulogne £199Dover to Ostend £209 Newhaven to Dieppe £229 Late night or early morning departures are also often cheaper. Hoverspeed has added extra seacat sailings on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from now until September 4. The seacat offers departures from Dover at 0445 and 2200, returning from Calais at 0715 and 0030. For the best deals, combine mid-week travel with an afternoon departure from the UK, returning from the Continent in the morning. Take the seacat at 1415 or 1800 from Folkestone, returning from Boulogne on the 1015 or 1345 services for just £169 for a car and up to nine passengers. Or take the superseacat at 1400, 1530 or 2030 from Newhaven, returning from Dieppe at 1145 or 1300 for just £199. Press Release Media contact: Nick Stevens, Public Relations Manager Telephone: (01304) 865170 |