Ferries from Dunkirk to Dover
Taking just 2 hours, our Dunkirk to Dover ferry route is one of the most convenient ways to take your vehicle across the channel to the UK from mainland Europe with duty free!
Plus, kids eat free** onboard from 20th December 2024 - 5th January 2025.
If you're travelling from Dover to Dunkirk, click here.
2 hour crossing
Up to 22 daily crossings
Excellent onboard facilities
Enjoy a meal onboard
No baggage restrictions
Pet friendly
Dunkirk
Dover
Week 51
All times shown are in local time.
Please note that timetables may change subject to weather conditions.
Dunkirk to Dover
Our port in Dunkirk is the ideal starting point for a trip to the UK, with 22 daily crossings. Dunkirk’s location, in the north-east of France, makes it easily accessible from Germany, Holland, Belgium and further afield, such as eastern Europe or Scandinavia.
Each crossing takes just 2 hours, so you can get straight back on the road and continue to your destination, perhaps after grabbing a bite to eat or a coffee.
Terms and Conditions
*Lead in price based on one-way fare for a standard car carrying up to 4 passengers on France-Dover 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.
Onboard Experience
Travel Guides
Our Routes to the UK
DFDS has one of the largest ferry networks in Europe, with four routes operating to the UK.
The English Channel ferry crossings are convenient and fast at highly competitive prices, meaning you can take your car with you and explore what the UK has to offer.
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.