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England short breaks

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From
€
135
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Your short vacation to England

Are you looking for inspiration for your next vacation? Then look no further and go to England. Take advantage of one of our crossings from Calais & Dunkirk to Dover and enjoy what England has to offer. Your holiday starts on board with us, where you can enjoy a cup of coffee and a view of the White Cliffs.

To make it extra easy, you can also book your hotel nights with us. Choose a hotel near London or in the Kent region.

England short breaks

Travel by car with DFDS

Car holidays in England

Explore England's historic castles, authentic cities and beautiful nature with your car and find plenty of opportunities from the North to the South of England.

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Citytrip to Newcastle

Book your citytrip to Newcastle now!

Our Routes to the UK

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Amsterdam-Newcastle Ferry Crossings

Discover more of Scotland or Northern England for less in 2026. Book your IJmuiden - Newcastle crossing before March 3rd and receive a 15% discount!

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.

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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.

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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.

World Travel Awards - Winner World's Leading Ferry Operator 2025

Proudly named the World’s Leading Ferry Operator

We did it! We retained our titles as both Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator and the World’s Leading Ferry Operator again in 2025.

We were also once again recognised as having the best website in our industry – scooping both the European and World awards in 2025.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted, and to our passengers, colleagues and partners who contribute to our continued success – we couldn’t do it without you all.

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