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SCHOOL & YOUTH FERRY TRIPS

If you’re planning a trip to Europe with a school or youth group, then we can assist you in arranging a fun and comfortable crossing to Europe, both on foot or with a coach.

If you’re travelling from the south of England, then choose our routes from Dover to Dunkirk and Calais. However, if you’re travelling from northern England or Scotland, our daily, overnight sailing on a ferry to Holland may be more convenient or you.

Call us on 0871 522 9933 or send an email to uk.groups@dfds.com for more information.

Offers for coach drivers & teachers

Excellent onboard facilities

No baggage restrictions

Daily crossings

Convenient crossings to Europe from the north and south of England

Timetables

Dover-Calais

Dover-Dunkirk

Gateway to Europe

Once you’ve arrived in any of our European ports, you’ll find easy and convenient access to main cities and popular destinations across the continent thanks to Europe’s excellent motorway network.

Explore sites of historic events and battlefields, visit the homes of famous artists, writers and historical figures, experience some of the world’s best museums or discover the settings of classic literature with your group. With easy access to France, Holland, Germany and Belgium, you’re sure to find something suitable for your group.

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Travelling in a coach?

Coach travel to France

With up to 52 daily sailings between Dover and Dunkirk and Calais, as well as up to 6 daily sailings between Newhaven and Dieppe, it’s easy to take your coach to France.

Coach travel to Holland

Sail overnight with a coach from Newcastle to Holland with 20 or more passengers and your driver and coach travel free.

Onboard Experience

Newcastle-Amsterdam

Two cruise ferries operate this overnight route linking northern England with Holland.

Dover-Calais

The crossing times may be short, but you'll find plenty of things to keep the whole family entertained as you sail on our modern ferries between Dover and Calais.

Dover-Dunkirk

With a sailing time of just 2 hours between Dover and Dunkirk, there is plenty to do onboard whilst you sit back and relax.

Newhaven-Dieppe

This route links southern England with Normandy and has a sailing time of just 4 hours.

Group Travel

Ferry travel is perfect for groups. Travel on one of our packaged short breaks with your friends, your school or even your sports club!

No matter what sort of trip you’re looking for, our dedicated group travel team can help you organise it to give you exactly what you want at a great price.

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.

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