
Affordable short breaks - Southern England
Affordable short breaks - France to Dover
Disconnect for a few days by booking a short break to the South of England! You can sail from Dunkirk across the English Channel to Dover in just 2 hours. Travel cheaply by ferry to Southern England and decide how long you would like to stay. Our short breaks are ideal for a weekend away or a short car holiday.
Travel with your vehicle
Up to 22 daily crossings
Excellent onboard facilities
Up to 50% discount
In the south of England within two hours
Dunkirk
Dover
Week 21
All times shown are in local time.
Please note that timetables may change subject to weather conditions.

Explore southern England
Enjoy the southern part of England: the beautiful beaches of Cornwall and brighton, explore the authentic city of Kent or the vibrant capital, London. All with the flexibility of travelling with your own vehicle.
Onboard Experience
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Our Routes to the UK
DFDS has one of the largest ferry networks in Europe, with four routes operating to the UK.
The English Channel ferry crossings are convenient and fast at highly competitive prices, meaning you can take your car with you and explore what the UK has to offer.

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.