3 Day UK Short Break
3 DAY SHORT BREAK TO UK
Pack your bags and set off to discover Great Britain with DFDS! Embark on a trip to Dover and create new memories across the Channel. The White Cliffs are right on your doorstep, or travel further afield to Canterbury or even London for a short break you'll remember for a long time.
Looking for a longer stay? Check out our 5 day short break from €165.
Travel with your vehicle
Unlimited luggage
First-class service
Book from 20/03/2025 - 27/09/2025
Travel from 21/03/2025 - 30/09/2025
From 130 € for car + 4 people
Terms and Conditions
*Lead in price based on return fare for a standard car carrying up to 4 passengers on France-Dover routes, returning 72 hours post-departure, and including ETS charge as of 1st January 2024.
Journeys are subject to availability and usual DFDS terms & conditions apply.
Offer terms & conditions apply.
Please note: For bookings after 1 January 2024, ETS charge of £1.50 per way will be applied as extra.
Timetables
How to spend 3 days in Great Britain
Embark on a 3-day UK adventure by ferry to Dover, starting with the iconic White Cliffs and historic Dover Castle. Explore Canterbury's charming streets and magnificent cathedral before venturing to Kent's picturesque countryside and Leeds Castle. Discover Rye's medieval charm in East Sussex. Conclude your journey in vibrant London, visiting famous landmarks like Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and the Tower of London. Enjoy a Thames cruise, world-class museums, and shopping at Covent Garden or Oxford Street. This unforgettable trip offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, history, and city life.
Find the best things to do in England and more on our dedicated Travel Guide pages below.
Fancy a longer stay? Take a look at our 5 day short break from just €165.
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Duty Free at DFDS
Shop Duty Free onboard our ferries from the UK and save up to 50% vs UK high street.
With huge savings on premium perfumes, cosmetics and alcohol and generous allowances you can stock up on great deals.
For bulk buys our Calais and Dunkerque Duty Free Shops at our ports are ideal with parking right outside. You can even browse Duty Free from the comfort of your own home with our Reserve & Collect service. Simply select your chosen products then collect and pay at our shoreside shops.
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.