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    • DOVER-FRANCE 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?
    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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    Preparing For Your Trip

    In this section you can find out everything you need to know to prepare for your DFDS ferry crossing.

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    Live Travel Updates

    Find the very latest travel and sailing updates here.

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    Timetables

    Find relevant information regarding departure and arrival times here.

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    Ferry Terminals

    More information on all our ferry terminals.

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    Pet Travel

    ​When travelling with a vehicle you can bring your pet on board.

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    DFDS customer service team will be happy to help you with any queries or concerns. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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