Ferries to France
Take a ferry to France
Book a DFDS ferry to France from England and explore everything Europe has to offer from just £97! With three ferry routes to France from the UK, DFDS offer you the choice and flexibility to suit your travel plans.
Our ferry crossings to France include routes from Dover to Calais & Dunkirk, as well as Newhaven to Dieppe.
Our ferry ports in France offer you great connectivity for your onward journey!
Enjoy a meal onboard
Travel with your vehicle
No baggage restrictions
Shop Duty Free
Excellent onboard facilities
Great destinations within driving distance of French ferry ports
3 routes across the Channel to choose from
Save up to 50% vs UK high street on Duty Free
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.
Journeys and prices are subject to availability and usual DFDS terms & conditions apply.
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Ferry to France from UK
Getting to France has never been easier with DFDS ferries across the Channel. Choose from one of our three ferry routes from England to reach France in as little as 100 minutes and arrive ready to explore. We have a wide range of options to suit your travel needs: travel from Dover to Calais or Dunkirk, or from Newhaven to Dieppe. All of our ships offer excellent onboard facilities so you can enjoy the journey, including wildlife watching on our route to Dieppe!
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, so you can embark on any type of holiday you wish! Overnight ferries also available on all routes. You can also travel as a foot passenger on our Newhaven-Dieppe route and enjoy beautiful hiking trails in Normandy. Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, a family holiday or an exhilarating adventure, book your ferry to France today!
Ferry Crossings to France
| Dover-Calais | Dover-Dunkirk | Newhaven-Dieppe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Departure Port, UK: | Dover | Dover | Newhaven |
| Destination Port, France: | Calais | Dunkirk | Dieppe |
| From Price: | £97 for car + 4 people, one way | £97 for car + 4 people, one way | £93 for car + 2 people, one way |
| Sailings per Day: | Up to 30 | Up to 22 | Up to 4 |
| Sailing Time: | 100 minutes | 2 hours | 4 hours |
| Sailing Distance: | 27 nautical miles | 47 nautical miles | 90 nautical miles |
| First Ferry | 00:10 | 02:00 | 05:30 |
| Last Ferry | 21:10 | 23:59 | 23:59 |
Ferry Routes to France
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DFDS Duty Free Purse-Friendly Prices
Travel by ferry to France and get your luxuries for less by shopping Duty Free onboard all DFDS Ferries from the UK to France. Plus, stop by our Calais & Dunkerque Duty Free stores for great deals to fill your boot. In our portside stores, our expert staff are on hand to assist, and even offer wine tastings to help you decide from our huge range of products!
From top brand wines, beers and spirits to premium perfumes, cosmetics and accessories, discover thousands of Duty Free deals onboard and in store, and save up to 50% versus the UK high street. Book your ferry to France with DFDS and bag great savings.
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.
