DOVER-FRANCE TICKET TYPES

We have 2 different types of tickets available on our routes from Dover to Calais and Dunkirk; our Economy tickets and Premium tickets

To book an Economy or Premium ticket, visit our Dover-Calais or Dover-Dunkirk pages. You’ll be able to select your preferred ticket type when you book.

The table below summarises the validity and benefits of each ticket type.

Ticket Type	Travel before/after booked crossing time?	Amend booking for free?	Cancel booking with refund?
Economy	Yes - +/- 4 hours either side of your booked sailing time. Subject to availability	No - £20 per crossing.	No
Premium	Yes - Travel up to 72hrs before/after your booked crossing time.	Yes	Yes - Cancel up to 48hrs before your booking crossing time.

Passenger Information

Preparing for your Trip

In this section you can find out everything you need to know to prepare for your DFDS ferry crossing.

Live travel updates

Check out our live updates and important information before your trip.

Timetables

Find relevant information regarding departure and arrival times here.

Ferry Terminals

More information on all our ferry terminals, port facilities and car parking.

Pet Travel

You are welcome to travel with your pet onboard our ships whether you book as a foot traveller or with a vehicle.

Contact Us

DFDS customer service will be happy to help you regarding any queries or concerns. Please get in touch!

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