Ferry Crossings

Dover - Calais

From
€103
per car + up to 4 people, one way*
Family on deck

Ferries from Dover to Calais

Ready to explore Europe? Start your journey with DFDS' Dover-Calais ferries – 30 daily sailings in just 100 minutes, tons of duty free shopping onboard and onshore!

With the option to catch the ferry before or after your booked crossing if you miss it, it couldn't be easier to head to France with DFDS.

2026 sailings now open! Secure your perfect crossing early for more choice, freedom, and less stress.

Please note: You cannot travel as a foot passenger on the Dover-Calais route, you can only travel with a vehicle.

Up to 30 daily crossings

100 minute crossing

Travel with your vehicle

No baggage restrictions

  • Premium lounge available

  • Enjoy a meal onboard

  • Pet friendly

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  • All times shown are 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 Shops have thousands of great deals on alcohol, Lego, confectionery and toys. Plus, the shops are right by the loading lanes for our ferries 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.

Terms & 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.

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.

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.

FAQs

The DFDS ferry from Dover to Calais takes just 100 minutes. Please note that sailing times may vary due to weather conditions.

The quickest way to travel to France by ferry with DFDS is to take the Dover-Calais crossing. We operate up to 30 daily sailings between England and France on this ferry route, and a further 22 sailings a day on our Dover-Dunkirk ferry route.

Travel with DFDS by ferry from Dover to Calais from £89 for a car plus 4 passengers one way. Check out our Ferries to France Offers for our latest deals. Please note this price is subject to availability and change.

DFDS operates up to 30 daily sailings from Dover to Calais. Enjoy a comfortable crossing with excellent onboard facilities. With DFDS, your holiday starts the moment you step onboard!

Ferries travel between Dover and Calais from early in the morning to late at night, 7 days a week, meaning you can choose a date and time that is convenient for you. Please note that timetables may change subject to weather conditions and crossings are subject to availability.

It is compulsory for all passengers travelling between the UK and France to have a valid passport. This must be shown upon check in.

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