Ferry Crossings

Dover - Calais

From

car + 4 one way

Inclusive meal

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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.

You can now enjoy a complimentary meal on all Dover to Calais crossings. Take a look at our new inclusive catering menu and find out how to redeem your meal here.

Change of plans? Rebook for free with our Travel Guarantee, valid for travel taken by 31 Dec 2021.

Please ensure you understand the travel guidance from your local authority and the destination you are travelling to before making your plans. Information from the UK Government available here and French Government here

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!

Complimentary meal

Sail in comfort

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’s also 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.

Mother and child on ferry from Dover to France

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.

Find out more

Our Routes to France

From

£49

car + 2 one way

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.

From

£68

car + 4 one way

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. Our shop will be open for 30 minutes per crossing & numbers of passengers entering will be limited.

Restaurants

Enjoy an inclusive meal onboard. With fish & chips, curry and vegetarian options always on the menu as well as cooked breakfasts and light bites, there is something for everyone. Please note, 7 Seas Restaurant is always open and Lighthouse Café will be open during busier crossings.

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. Premium Lounge is only available on selected crossings. Please check before travelling.

Pirates Island kids club onboard Dover-Calais

Family Travel

Our Pirates’ Island play area is temporarily closed due to safety measures. However, our onboard app, Jack’s Treasure Hunt will keep the little ones occupied as they follow our mascot around the ship to find his treasure.

Ship Overview

Find out more about the vessels that operate on our Dover to Calais route.

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.

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.

Award Winning Ferry Crossings

We are Europe's Leading Ferry Operator 2012-2020 and the World's Leading Ferry Operator 2011-2020!

Prices are subject to availability. Telephone booking fees apply. Terms and conditions apply.