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Ferry Crossings
Dover - Calais
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Dover to Calais Ferries
The DFDS Dover to Calais ferry route operates up to 30 daily sailings between England and France.
Many people ask ‘how long is the ferry from Dover to Calais’ and are delighted when we tell them it takes only 90 minutes. It’s our fastest crossing and it gives you more time to explore Europe at your leisure.
There are no baggage restrictions, so you don't need to worry about how much you pack and travelling with your car makes everything much more comfortable and stress-free.
Book by 29 February for our Brexit Guarantee free cancellation
Up to 30 daily crossings
90 minute crossing
Travel with your vehicle
No baggage restrictions
Pet friendly
Stay connected with free, fast on-board WiFi
Our Price Promise guarantees you the best price or we’ll refund the difference!
Dover - Calais
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Cruise in comfort
Our crossings to Calais are just 90 minutes, but there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained as you sail. Visit the onboard shop, with everything from confectionery to perfumes and souvenirs.
Kids will love the Pirates’ Island play area, giving families a chance to relax and enjoy a bite to eat while they play. For a VIP experience, book our exclusive Premium Lounge and enjoy complimentary drinks, fruit and sweet treats while you sail.
Our Ticket Types
The Dover to France ferry prices can differ depending on what ticket type you choose to buy. Our Economy tickets mean you can travel on the sailing before or after your booked crossing time.
For more flexibility, book a Flexi ticket which allows you to travel up to 72 hours either side of your original booking, subject to availability and amend without fees. Regular travellers should book Multi-Trip tickets for savings on your crossings over the course of the year.
We also have seasonal special offers during the year, so be sure to keep checking the offers section of the website or sign up to our e-newsletter.
Our Routes to France
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Newhaven-Dieppe Ferry Crossings
Head across the Channel on our Newhaven to Dieppe route and in just 4 hours you can sail in comfort from the south of England to France's beautiful Normandy coast.
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Dover-Dunkirk Ferry Crossings
Our short, convenient sailings from Dover to Dunkirk are the perfect way to start a trip to Europe.
Onboard Experience
Shopping at Sea
Browse a selection of fragrances, cosmetics, confectionery and more from big name brands, as well as beer, wine, spirits and souvenirs in our onboard shop, at a fraction of mainland prices. With seasonal offers you’re sure to find a great deal.
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Restaurants
Enjoy freshly made meals and light bites in our onboard restaurants. The Lighthouse Café offers a choice of hot drinks and snacks, Horizon has a range of freshly made pizza, pasta and salads and 7 Seas restaurant provides a wide choice of international dishes.
Explore the restaurants
Relaxing
Relax and unwind on your crossing in the Premium Lounge with complimentary drinks and snacks. To make your crossing even smoother, Priority Boarding allows you to be one of the first to board and disembark.
Time to relax
Family Travel
Visit our Pirates’ Island play area to keep the kids busy during the crossing. Our onboard app, Jack’s Treasure Hunt will also keep them occupied, as they follow our mascot around the ship to find his treasure.
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Ship Overview
Find out more about the vessels that operate on our Dover to Calais route.
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Free Onboard WiFi
Stay connected with our free and fast on-board WiFi. Our long-range directional WiFi provides a more reliable and enhanced browsing experience.
Stay connected
We've partnered with Nectar
We have proudly partnered with Nectar to provide even more value to you, our customer.
You can collect Nectar points on all of our ferry crossings and short breaks out of the UK when you book online, and don’t forget to keep an eye out for future boost offers where you can earn even more points when you travel with DFDS.
Award Winning Ferry Crossings
We are Europe's Leading Ferry Operator 2012-2019 and the World's Leading Ferry Operator 2011-2019!
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