Ferry Crossings

Ferries to France

From
€103
per car + up to 4 people, one way*
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Take a ferry to France

Book a DFDS ferry to France and explore everything Europe has to offer from just €450 for Ireland to France and from only €103 for England to France ferry crossings! With four ferry routes from the UK and Ireland, DFDS offers you the choice and flexibility to suit your travel plans.

Our ferries to France include crossings from Rosslare to Dunkirk, Dover to Calais & Dunkirk, as well as Newhaven to Dieppe.

4 routes to choose from

No baggage restrictions

Excellent onboard facilities

Pet friendly

  • 2026 sailings now open for Dover - France routes!

  • Onboard facilities including a restaurants, bars and shops

  • Travel with your car, campervan or any other vehicle

  • Great destinations within driving distance of French ferry ports

Ferry Routes to France

Why not treat yourself to a French adventure and take a DFDS ferry crossing to France! Embark on an unforgettable journey to enjoy a break in the French countryside or a city of your choice. Our ferries offer short crossing times, making it easy to hop over to France and indulge in the country's many wonders.

Choose an overnight crossing on our Ireland to France ferry from Rosslare to Dunkirk, or one of our three ferry routes from England to reach France in as little as 100 minutes.

With its extensive road network, France provides a seamless connection to the rest of Europe, making it an ideal starting point for exploring the continent.

Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, a family holiday or an exhilarating adventure, book your ferry to France today!

Terms and Conditions

Lead in price based on a one-way fare for a standard car carrying up to 4 passengers on Dover-France routes, excluding ETS charge.

Journeys and prices are subject to availability and usual DFDS terms & conditions apply.

Timetables

Planning your next trip to France? Discover ferry timetables for regular crossings to Calais, Dunkirk and Dieppe to begin your adventure in France.

Why choose ferry?

All of our ships offer excellent onboard facilities so you can enjoy the journey, including comfortable cabins and four included meals onboard the DFDS Rosslare to Dunkirk route, and optional Premium and Relax lounge upgrades available on our Dover to France routes.

Enjoy Duty Free shopping onboard all DFDS Ferries from the UK and Ireland to France. Plus, stop by our Calais & Dunkerque Duty Free stores for great deals to fill your boot.

Take your car on the ferry to enjoy maximum freedom once you reach your destination, plus this means no restrictions on the amount of luggage you can take with you or what you can bring back! We also accommodate motorhomes, caravans, motorbikes and bicycles on all routes, as well as foot passengers on our Newhaven to Dieppe route, so you can embark on any type of holiday you wish!

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.

Couple on deck onboard DFDS ferry taking a selfie

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FAQ

From Ireland, the DFDS ferry to Dunkirk from Rosslare operates 6 crossings per week. From the UK, the DFDS Dover to Calais ferry route operates up to 30 daily sailings between England and France. The DFDS Dover to Dunkirk ferry route operates up to 24 and the Newhaven to Dieppe ferry route operates up to 6 daily sailings between England and France depending on the season. Please note that timetables may change subject to weather conditions.

Our Dover-Calais route takes you to France in just 100 minutes. If you’re planning on visiting Belgium, Holland or beyond, our Dover-Dunkirk route takes 2 hours to reach France, & you’ll be closer to the Belgian border. Alternatively, take our 4-hour Newhaven-Dieppe crossing to arrive in the heart of Normandy and ready to explore. Our direct ferry to France from Rosslare takes approximately 24 hours.

Daily crossings from Dover to Calais take around 1 hour and 40 minutes. Please note that timetables may change subject to weather conditions.

Daily crossings from Dover to Dunkirk take around 2 hours. Please note that timetables may change subject to weather conditions.

Daily crossings from Newhaven to Dieppe take around 4 hours and 5 hours on certain night crossings. Please note that timetables may change subject to weather conditions.

The DFDS ferry from Ireland to France takes approximately 24 hours, offering plenty of time to relax and recharge before exploring France and its surrounding areas. Please note that timetables may change subject to weather conditions.

Prices for the DFDS ferry from Rosslare to Dunkirk start from €450 for a car plus four passengers each way. Dover to Calais and Dover to Dunkirk ferry crossings start from €103 for a car plus four passengers each way. Newhaven to Dieppe crossings currently start from €124 for a car plus four passengers one way. sign up to our newsletter here.

You can take your pet on the DFDS Dover to Calais, Dover to Dunkirk and Newhaven to Dieppe and Rosslare to Dunkirk ferry crossings. There is a charge per pet each way and bookings must be made in advance of travel. Please note: Pets travelling on our Dover-France routes must stay in the vehicle during crossing.

You may take food onboard, however DFDS ferries from the UK and Ireland to France also have onboard restaurants and cafés which you can enjoy fresh meals, snacks or refreshments from during your crossing. Four meals are included in the price of our Rosslare to Dunkirk ferry ticket, served in the buffet style restaurants onboard. To find out more about our onboard facilities, including restaurants, cafés, premium lounges and more, check out our onboard facilities page.

DFDS offers a car ferry to France from Rosslare to Dunkirk. The crossing runs six times a week and takes approximately 24 hours. This route not only delivers passengers right to the heart of Northern Europe, but it also provides a range of onboard amenities, including comfortable cabins, buffet style dining, bar areas, onboard shop and children’s play area. This makes it a convenient and enjoyable way to travel to France from Ireland.

Prices are subject to availability. Telephone booking fees apply. Terms and conditions apply.