Dover – Dunkirk
Ferries to France
Dover – Dunkirk
Ferries to France
The Dover to Dunkirk ferry route is provided by 1 operator and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Dover to Dunkirk takes approximately 2 hours on ferries servicing this route. The Dover to Dunkirk ferry duration can range between 2 hours and 2 hours 10 minutes depending on the weather conditions.
There are around 56 weekly sailings from Dover to Dunkirk. DFDS Seaways provide up to 8 sailings per day. Please be aware that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Dover at approximately 02:00 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 23:59. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Dover to Dunkirk is with DFDS in 2 hours.
The fastest ferries from Dover to Dunkirk usually cost around $167.
There are ferries that sail overnight from Dover to Dunkirk. The first overnight sailing from Dover usually departs at 02:00 and arrives in Dunkirk at 04:00.
There are no cabins available on ferries from Dover to Dunkirk.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Dover to Dunkirk. Bookings for taking your pet onboard must be made in advance and there is a charge of $18 per pet each way. Pets must remain inside your vehicle throughout the sailing.
Yes, cars are allowed on ferries from Dover to Dunkirk with DFDS Seaways.
Ferries currently do not allow foot passengers from Dover to Dunkirk.
Those sailing with DFDS can take a maximum of 50 kilograms of luggage per passenger at no additional cost. However, please note that there are no luggage carts available so this must be transported by hand.
The price of a ferry from Dover to Dunkirk can vary between $108 and $290 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $216, prices can range from $108 and $650. The average price with a car is $313. Car prices can range from $108 and $268. Prices may vary for other vehicle types. All ferry prices can change from season to season.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees.
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. We highly recommend that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability on the Dunkirk ferry.
The best way to travel from Dover to Dunkirk is by ferry. With 8 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative ferries from England to France if you require additional flexibility including the Dover to Calais ferry.
Yes, you could take a day trip to Dover to Dunkirk by ferry. Ferries to Dunkirk leave every 2 hours from Dover so embark on an early ferry. This will give you plenty of time to explore Dunkirk and make it back for your return sailing. However, to get the most out of your experience, we recommend that you stay overnight.
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| Dover - Dunkirk Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | UK | |
| Destination Country | France | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | DFDS Seaways | |
| Average Price | $167* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 8 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 56 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 02:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:59 | |
| Distance | 52 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The ferry schedule for this route has up to 12 ferries running per day, which means that there are up to 84 ferries running per week on this route, provided by 1 ferry operator, so there is not one single ferry timetable available here. Indeed, ferry timetables for this route can be affected by many different factors, such as seasonal changes, changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operators, and so on, but here at Direct Ferries, we will always give you the most up-to-date information regarding ferry sailings, so you can find the best ferry at the best time for you.
Ferry sail durations on this ferry route can take between 1 hour and 30 minutes, to 2 hours, and this variation is due to numerous reasons, such as changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operator, and external factors such as weather conditions at the time of sail. This means that all sail times that are given here are to be taken as estimates only, and be sure to check before you book, what your expected sail time will be.
How much the ferry to Dunkirk from Dover will cost is defined by many separate aspects, such as what time of year you are travelling, which ferry route you are travelling on, which ferry operator you are travelling with, how you are travelling, and other such factors, so there are multiple ferry fares on offer here. Instead, we recommend looking at the above graph, to see our monthly fare averages, check out our handy fare finder tool, to find the best ferry at the best price for you, and be sure to sign up to our email newsletter, to be the first to hear about our latest deals and offers.
You are currently able to take your car with you on this ferry route.
