Holidays

Holidays in England

Holidays in England

If you're planning a holiday in England, then the Ferry is the best option for you. Sail from France to Dover or from IJmuiden to Newcastle and discover England. Beautiful lakes, idyllic coastlines and cosmopolitan cities, England has everything to offer. Enjoy the freedom of travelling with you own car. From our Newcastle port you can drive around the North of England, including Northumberland, Newcastle and Yorkshire. From Dover you have easy access to the Southern part of the country, from Cornwall to Brighton or London.

Travel Guides

A Royal Stay in the UK

Experience the grandeur of the British monarchy with a royal stay in the UK. Discover iconic sites in London, Scotland, Wales and beyond.

Newcastle

The northern city of Newcastle is a hub of culture, with exciting events, stunning riverside bars and an array of museums and galleries.

York

York is one of the UK’s most historic cities, and has been at the heart of many major events during its 2,000 year history.

Lindisfarne

This tiny island lies off the northeast coast of England and is home to just 160 people, but attracts many thousands of visitors every year.

Suffolk

As the nearest coast to London, the Suffolk Coast is an area of outstanding natural beauty, famed for its food and produce, it is a popular destination for holidaymakers.

Brighton

Brighton is the quintessential English seaside town, located about an hour south of London.

Our Routes to the UK

From

€79

*per person based on 4 people in an inside cabin + car

Amsterdam-Newcastle Ferry Crossings

Our crossing between Amsterdam and Newcastle boasts daily departures, providing convenience and flexibility, whatever your plans.

Dunkirk - Dover Hero (including FR 25 years)

From

€103

per car + up to 4 people, one way*

Dunkirk-Dover Ferry Crossings

Sail across the English Channel with ease on a short crossing between Dunkirk and Dover.

From

€103

per car + up to 4 people, one way*

Calais-Dover Ferry Crossings

Our Calais to Dover route is the shortest crossing we provide and is the perfect way to cross the Channel to the UK.

From

€118

per car + 2 people, one way*

Dieppe-Newhaven Ferry Crossings

Crossing the Channel from Dieppe to Newhaven provides you with the ideal gateway to the UK.

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.

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