The second ferry to be brought into use on the Dover-Calais route by DFDS Seaways and LD Lines has started operating today.

The ship, named Deal Seaways, brings the total number of daily sailings by the companies from Dover to Calais to 10. Tickets cost £29 each way for a car and up to four passengers.

Deal Seaways has been chartered from Brittany Ferries, and was previously known as the Barfleur.

Chris Newey, passenger director for the English Channel at DFDS Seaways, said: “We have been really pleased with the uptake of the new route between Dover-Calais, and are delighted to be able to respond to demand with the launch of the second vessel, therefore doubling the number of crossings.

“We’re confident our customers will benefit from the flexibility of sailing times, as well as still having the option to travel to Dunkirk.”