Affordable to South England

By ferry from France to Dover

Southern England is a fantastic destination for a road trip. Drive along the coast to seaside resorts such as Folkestone and Brighton, or venture further inland to historic Canterbury or the ever-charming Cotswolds.

Get ready for a quick and hassle-free crossing with DFDS from Dunkirk or Calais to Dover. With no baggage allowance, you can pack everything you need for the ultimate adventure. And with Weekend you now receive 10% discount!

Option to take your vehicle

Enjoy a good dinner on board

Tip: choose a departure day from Sunday to Wednesday for the best rates!

Overtocht naar Zuid-Engeland

Steek het Kanaal over met de ferry van Duinkerken of Calais naar Dover. Kom binnen 2 uur aan in Zuid-Engeland en verken alles wat Groot-Brittannië te bieden heeft tijdens de paadsagen.

Met meerdere afvaarten per dag en geen bagagebeperkingen is een ferry naar Engeland de perfecte start van jouw vakantie! Het avontuur begint op het moment dat je aan boord stapt met DFDS.

Let op: je kunt niet reizen als voetganger op de twee routes: Duinkerken - Dover en Calais-Dover, alleen met voertuig.

On an adventure to the South of England

The ferry from Dunkirk to Dover sails to southern England in two hours. Immediately upon arrival in Dover you have a beautiful view of the White Cliffs and the road to adventure is open to you. As soon as you disembark, you'll see the beauty and history of Dover, for example at Dover Castle or the nearby White Cliffs of Dover.

Kent also has the famous Canterbury Cathedral and the coastal towns of Margate and Ramsgate to offer. The M20 motorway from Dover has a direct link to the M25 and London, allowing you to easily travel to East Anglia, Somerset and the south-west such as the Cornwall region, also known as the 'English Riviera'.

Onboard Facilities - Calais to Dover

Pirates Island kids club onboard Dover-Calais

Family Travel

Visit our Pirates’ Island play area to keep the kids busy during the crossing. Our onboard app, Jack’s Treasure Hunt will also keep them occupied, as they follow our mascot around the ship to find his treasure.

Relaxing

Relax and unwind on your crossing in the Premium Lounge with complimentary drinks and snacks. To make your crossing even smoother, Priority Boarding allows you to be one of the first to board and disembark. Premium Lounge is only available on selected crossings. Please check before travelling.

Family Lighthouse Cafe onboard Eastern Channel Ferry

Restaurants

With Harry Ramsden’s Fish and Chips, curry and vegetarian options always on the menu as well as cooked breakfasts and light bites, there is something for everyone. Please note, 7 Seas Restaurant and Lighthouse Café are open 24/7 and Horizon is open throughout July and August.

Ship Overview

Find out more about the vessels that operate on our Calais to Dover route.

Duty Free Shop onboard Dover-Calais Route

Duty Free Shopping at Sea

Browse a selection of fragrances, cosmetics, confectionery and more from big name brands, as well as beer, wine spirits and souvenirs in our onboard shop, at a fraction of mainland prices.

Free Onboard WiFi

Stay connected with our free and fast on-board WiFi. Our long-range directional WiFi provides a more reliable and enhanced browsing experience.

Onboard Facilities - Dunkirk to Dover

Duty Free Shop onboard Dover-Dunkirk Route Duty Free

Duty Free Shopping at Sea

Wave goodbye to mainland prices and browse big brands in our onboard shop. With regular offers on cosmetics, perfume, confectionery and alcohol, you’ll find a great deal on your crossing to Dunkirk.

Restaurants

With Harry Ramsden’s Fish and Chips and vegetarian options always on the menu as well as cooked breakfasts and light bites, there is something for everyone. Please note, 7 Seas Restaurant and Lighthouse Café are open 24/7 and Horizon is open throughout July and August, plus UK school holidays.

Relaxing

Enjoy your sailing in the peaceful Premium Lounge surroundings as you set sail, taking in the sea views. Priority Boarding can make your crossing even smoother, making you one of the first to board and disembark. Premium Lounge is only available on selected crossings. Please check before travelling.

Family Fun

Pirates’ Island play area is a great place for children to spend time during the crossing and our onboard app, Jack’s Treasure Hunt will keep them busy around the ship as they try to find Jack’s treasure.

Stay Connected

Our free and fast on-board WiFi keeps you connected onboard. Our long-range directional WiFi provides a more reliable and enhanced browsing experience to the often slower satellite WiFi which is used by many other ferry companies.

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.

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