Ferries From Dover to Dunkirk
Dover to Dunkirk Ferries
Travel to France on our Dover to Dunkirk ferry route, taking just two hours and giving you access to northern France, Belgium, the Netherlands and more.
Maximise your savings with plus Duty Free shopping onboard, at our shoreside shops or using our Reserve & Collect service!
Plus, kids eat free** onboard from 20th December 2024 - 5th January 2025.
Travel to Dunkirk often? See our Multi Trip offers to find out how much you could save.
Please note: You cannot travel as a foot passenger on this route, you can only travel with a vehicle.
Shop Duty Free
No baggage restrictions
Travel with your vehicle
Up to 22 daily crossings
Great destinations within driving distance of ports
Save up to 50% vs UK high street
Pet friendly (must remain in your vehicle)
Travel +/- 4 hours either side of your booked sailing time. Subject to availability
Dover
Dunkirk
Week 51
Regular sailings for the current week listed in local time
Please note that timetables may change subject to weather conditions.
Discover DFDS Duty Free
It’s so easy to browse and buy Duty Free onboard, in our portside shops and even from the comfort of home! Reserve beers, wines and spirits from a choice of hundreds online with our Reserve & Collect service. Select a pick-up time to suit you and collect from our Duty Free Shops. It’s easy:
- Reserve your Duty Free Shopping online
- Select a convenient collection time
- Collect from our Dunkerque Duty Free Shop
Our Dunkerque & Calais Duty Free Shops have thousands of great deals on alcohol, Lego, confectionery and toys. Plus, you can park right outside so it’s easy to fill your boot with bulk buys on Duty Free.
Onboard, you can spend your sailing browsing the designer perfumes, cosmetics and technology in our Duty Free Sea Shops with savings of up to 50% vs UK high street.
Terms and Conditions
*Lead in price based on 2025 sailings, one-way fare for a standard car carrying up to 4 passengers on Dover-France routes, including ETS charge as of 1st January 2024.
**1 free kids' meal or kids' breakfast in the 7 Seas restaurant, Horizon Restaurant, or Lighthouse Cafe per 1 paying adult, during both your outbound and return crossing. Up to a maximum of 4 kids' meals or kid's breakfasts free per booking, per crossing. Only passengers booked as 'Children' (i.e. aged 15 or under) will qualify for a kids' meal or kids breakfast. Offer ends 05/01/2025. Subject to availability. Usual DFDS terms and conditions apply.
Journeys and prices are subject to availability and usual DFDS terms & conditions apply.
Adventure Awaits
Travel to France on our unique Dover to Dunkirk ferry route. With stunning scenery along the way, and historic sites for the history buffs, you’ll not be short of things to do. Our Dunkirk port is less than 30 minutes from the Belgium border, where you can sample handmade chocolate, freshly brewed beer and discover world famous art.
With up to 22 departures a day, and a two hour crossing time, Dover to Dunkirk is perfect for a day trip or the starting point for a European holiday.
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With DFDS, it’s easy to sail from Dover to France. Our routes include crossings from Dover to Calais and Dunkirk, as well as Newhaven to Dieppe, all with comfortable onboard facilities so you can really relax and enjoy the journey.
Enjoy a bite to eat and take the kids to the soft play area or even explore outside on deck.
With DFDS your holiday starts as soon as you set sail.
Only vehicle travel is permitted on our Dover - France routes. Foot passengers are not permitted.
Proudly named the World’s Leading Ferry Operator
We did it! After being crowned ‘Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator 2024’ at the World Travel Awards earlier this year, we are delighted to announce we have retained our title as the World’s Leading Ferry Operator.
We were also once again recognised as having the best website in our industry – scooping both the European and World awards in 2024.
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.