Im not sure about bikes, but a ferry from Europe to the UK is normally more expensive than t'other way round. You have your holidays right in the middle of the school holidays so dont expect big discounts, but you may well get a cancellation if you just turn up. It happens, a few bikes go on a ride out, and one comes a cropper or breaks down and it has to be recovered. That is what I used to do. repatriate bikes for the RAC and AA in a truck
