Ferries to France
Take a ferry to France
Book a DFDS ferry to France from England and explore everything Europe has to offer from just £89! With three ferry routes to France from the UK, DFDS offers you the choice and flexibility to suit your travel plans.
Our ferry crossings to France include Dover - Calais, Dover - Dunkirk, and Newhaven - Dieppe.
Our ferry ports in France offer you great connectivity for your onward journey, so you can begin your adventure as soon as you disembark, with the freedom to explore France at your leisure.
Enjoy a meal on-board
Travel with your vehicle
No baggage restrictions
Shop Duty Free
2026 sailings now open for Dover - France routes!
Excellent onboard facilities
Great destinations within driving distance of French ferry ports
3 routes across the Channel to choose from
Save up to 50% vs UK high street on Duty Free
Terms and Conditions
*Lead in price based on a one-way fare for a standard car carrying up to 4 passengers on Dover-France routes, excluding ETS charge.
Journeys and prices are subject to availability and usual DFDS terms & conditions apply.
Timetables
Planning your next trip to France? Discover ferry timetables for regular crossings to Calais, Dunkirk and Dieppe to begin your adventure in France.
Ferries to France from UK
Travelling to France from the UK is easy with DFDS ferries. Plan your journey on one of our three routes from the UK - Dover to Calais, Dover to Dunkirk, or Newhaven to Dieppe - and reach France in as little as 1 hour 40 minutes. Make the most of the excellent onboard facilities on all our routes while enjoying the beautiful scenery on your Channel crossing.
Take your vehicle, including cars, motorhomes, bikes, or caravans, and enjoy no luggage limits and the flexibility of exploring at your own pace. Brush up on driving, motorcycling, and cycling in France for a smooth start to your onward journey.
Travel as a foot passenger on our Newhaven–Dieppe route to access Normandy’s scenic hiking trails, or take advantage of overnight crossings for added convenience.
Ferry Crossings to France
Use the table below to compare crossing times, frequencies and prices for our routes to France.
| Dover-Calais | Dover-Dunkirk | Newhaven-Dieppe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Departure Port, UK: | Dover | Dover | Newhaven |
| Destination Port, France: | Calais | Dunkirk | Dieppe |
| From Price: | £89 for car + 4 people, one way | £89 for car + 4 people, one way | £100 for car + 2 people, one way |
| Sailings per Day: | Up to 30 | Up to 22 | Up to 4 |
| Sailing Time: | 100 minutes | 2 hours | 4 hours |
| Sailing Distance: | 27 nautical miles | 47 nautical miles | 90 nautical miles |
| First Ferry | 00:10 | 02:00 | 05:30 |
| Last Ferry | 21:10 | 23:59 | 23:59 |
Note: Dover-Calais and Dover-Dunkirk are vehicle-only ferries; foot travel is only available on Newhaven-Dieppe.
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DFDS Duty Free Purse-Friendly Prices
Travel by ferry to France and get your luxuries for less by shopping Duty Free onboard all DFDS Ferries from the UK to France. Plus, stop by our Calais & Dunkerque Duty Free stores for great deals to fill your boot. In our portside stores, our expert staff are on hand to assist, and even offer wine tastings to help you decide from our huge range of products!
From top brand wines, beers and spirits to premium perfumes, cosmetics and accessories, discover thousands of Duty Free deals onboard and in store, and save up to 50% versus the UK high street. Book your ferry to France with DFDS and bag great savings.
Proudly named the World’s Leading Ferry Operator
We are also proud to announce that we have been nominated as Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator 2025 and this amazing journey continues, first and foremost, thanks to you.
To our loyal passengers who put their trust in us, our valued partners and our hard-working colleagues: this nomination is also yours. You are the heart of DFDS and today, we’d like to say THANK YOU.
Let's continue to create beautiful memories and cross the finish line together.
