DOVER TO DUNKIRK FERRIES
Our short, convenient sailings from Dover to Dunkirk are the perfect way to start a trip to Europe. Dunkirk is less than 25 miles north of our Calais port and provides easy access to destinations in France, Germany, Holland and further afield.
No matter where you’re heading, it all starts with a ferry crossing from DFDS.
Please note: You cannot travel as a foot passenger on the Dover-Calais route, you can only travel with a vehicle.
No baggage restrictions
2 hour crossing
Travel with your vehicle
Up to 24 daily crossings
Enjoy a meal onboard
Pet friendly
Excellent onboard facilities
Dover
Dunkirk
Week 48
All times shown are in local time.
Please note that timetables may change subject to weather conditions.
Discover DFDS Duty Free
It’s so easy to browse and buy Duty Free onboard, in our portside shops and even from the comfort of home! Reserve beers, wines and spirits from a choice of hundreds online with our Reserve & Collect service. Select a pick-up time to suit you and collect from our Duty Free Shops. It’s easy:
- Reserve your Duty Free Shopping online
- Select a convenient collection time
- Collect from our Dunkerque Duty Free Shop
Our Dunkerque & Calais Duty Free Shops have thousands of great deals on alcohol, Lego, confectionery and toys. Plus, you can park right outside 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.
Our Routes to France
Onboard 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.
Award Winning Ferry Crossings
We are proud to have been voted World’s Leading Ferry Operator 2022 at this year’s World Travel Awards for the 12th year in a row! We have also won Europe's Leading Ferry Operator 2012-2022 and World’s Best Ferry Operator Website 2021-2022.
Thank you to everyone who has supported us and voted for us for over 12 years. Let’s sail the seas together with world class service!