
DOVER TO FRANCE FERRY TICKET TYPES
We have 2 different types of tickets available on our routes from Dover to Calais and Dunkirk; our Economy tickets and Premium tickets
To book an Economy or Premium ticket, visit our Dover-Calais or Dover-Dunkirk pages. You’ll be able to select your preferred ticket type when you book.
The table below summarises the validity and benefits of each ticket type.
Ticket Type | Travel before/after booked crossing time? | Amend booking for free? | Cancel booking with refund? |
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Economy | Yes - +/- 4 hours either side of your booked sailing time. Subject to availability | No - £20 per crossing. | No |
Premium | Yes - Travel up to 72hrs before/after your booked crossing time. | Yes | Yes - Cancel up to 48hrs before your booking crossing time. |
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