There’s a wide variety of ferries that you can take between the UK and Europe, from short 90 minute crossings to one or two night voyages. There’s also a wide variety in the facilities onboard ferries for when you’re travelling with pets. While some ferries only offer the option of leaving your pet in your … Read more
One of the easiest, but not quickest, ways to travel to Spain with a dog from the UK (and back) is by ferry. After all, you just hop on a ferry in England and disembark in Spain at the end of the voyage. Find out more about taking a ferry to Spain with a dog … Read more
One of the easiest ways to travel from the UK to France with your dog is by ferry. There are a wide range of ferries available, from the quick Dover to Calais crossings operated by multiple companies, to the longer ferries including overnight crossings to the west. Find out about the options available for taking … Read more
Prior to Brexit, it was easy to take your dog to France from the UK. Since then, it is no longer as simple, but it is still a relatively straightforward process – you can still take your dog to France. Find out all the requirements for taking a dog to France from the UK, plus … Read more
One of the best things about travelling in Europe with a dog is that it’s usually so easy! Generally you don’t require any paperwork for travelling from country to country and most transport options allow dogs. However, this isn’t the case if you’re departing the UK to travel to Europe with a dog, or on … Read more
Compared to travelling around the rest of Europe, it’s a lot harder to travel to the UK with a dog. With pet dogs not allowed on the Eurostar train to London or to fly in the cabins of planes, there’s not many options available to people travelling to the UK with a dog. Additionally, many … Read more
If you’re travelling between continental Europe and the UK with a dog, there’s not many transport options available, in particular if you’re travelling on foot without a car. I’ve previously written about the only ferry option available to foot passengers with a dog between France and England. Another popular alternative for foot passengers heading to … Read more
So you’re living in the United Kingdom and want to head to the United States along with your dog, whether to relocate or because you’re going on a holiday. But what are your options for taking a dog to USA from UK? I cover the different options available, as of January 2025, plus the latest … Read more
It’s commonly known that pet dogs cannot fly to the UK in the cabin or as checked baggage, only as cargo. However, the same rule doesn’t apply in reverse. While many airlines don’t fly pet dogs in either direction, there are some airlines that fly pet dogs (and cats) out of the UK in the … Read more
Unlike elsewhere in Europe, most airlines in the United Kingdom don’t allow pet dogs and cats to fly in the cabin or even as check-in baggage. While most European airlines allow pets to fly in the cabin, this is not allowed on most UK airlines, partially due to the government regulations. So, what are the rules … Read more