Dover to Calais Ferries
The DFDS Dover to Calais ferry route operates up to 30 daily sailings between England and France.
You can now shop Duty Free, onboard and shoreside with DFDS and get savings of up to 50% vs UK high street.
Change of plans? Rebook for free with our Travel Guarantee, valid for travel taken by 30 September 2023.
Please ensure you understand the travel guidance from your local authority and the destination you are travelling to before making your plans. Information from French Government here
90 minute crossing
Travel with your vehicle
No baggage restrictions
Shop Duty Free
Save up to 50% vs UK high street
Pet friendly
Travel Guarantee - free cancellations on crossings taken before 30 September 2023
No forms or testing required on return to UK
Earn Nectar points on your booking with DFDS Nectar
Dover
Calais
Week 21
Regular sailings for the current week listed in local time
Please note that timetables may change subject to weather conditions.
Duty Free with DFDS
Whether you’re onboard, at the port or sitting on the sofa, it’s never been easier to browse and buy Duty Free. Our Reserve & Collect service lets you browse hundreds of beers, wines and spirits online, reserve and arrange a pick-up time to suit you! It’s easy:
- Reserve your Duty Free Shopping online
- Select a convenient collection time
- Collect from our Dunkerque Duty Free Shop
Our Dunkerque and Calais Duty Free Shop has thousands of great deals on alcohol, Lego, confectionery and toys. Plus, you can park right outside so it’s easy to fill your boot with bulk buys on Duty Free.
Onboard, you can spend your sailing browsing the designer perfumes, cosmetics and technology in our Duty Free Sea Shops with savings of up to 50% vs UK high street.
Flexible Sailing
Many people ask ‘how long is the ferry from Dover to Calais’ and are to hear it takes only 90 minutes. It’s our fastest crossing and it gives you more time to explore Europe at your leisure.
There’s also plenty to keep everyone entertained as you sail, visit the onboard Duty Free shop, for savings of up to 50% vs UK high street, enjoy a bite to eat and have the kids let off some steam in our Pirates’ Island play area.
The Dover to France ferry prices differ depending on what ticket type you choose. Economy tickets let you travel on the sailing before or after your booked crossing time.
Flexi tickets allow 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 to save over the course of the year.
We also have seasonal special offers so keep checking our website or sign up to our e-newsletter.
Our Routes to France
Onboard Experience
Ferries to France
With DFDS, it’s easy to sail from Dover to France. Our routes include crossings from Dover to Calais and Dunkirk, as well as Newhaven to Dieppe, all with comfortable onboard facilities so you can really relax and enjoy the journey.
Enjoy a bite to eat and take the kids to the soft play area or even explore outside on deck.
With DFDS your holiday starts as soon as you set sail.
Only vehicle travel is permitted on our Dover - France routes. Foot passengers are not permitted.
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