Dover to Dunkirk Ferries
Book a Dover to Dunkirk ferry from just £84 one-way for a car plus 4 people. The third largest harbour in France has up to 11 sailings per day to it from the port of Dover.
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Ferry crossings from Dover to Dunkirk
Escape to France in just under 2 hours with a crossing on the Dover to Dunkirk route. Situated around a 30 minute drive north of Calais, Dunkirk is the northern most port you can get a ferry to in France. This makes it the perfect starting point for those heading to Belgium or the Netherlands.
DFDS is the only ferry operator that provides sailings on the Dover to Dunkirk route, with the option to travel +/- 4 hours either side of your booked time for additional flexibility.
Book a ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
from £84
Dover – Dunkirk Ferry Timetable & Sailings
DFDS operates up to 11 sailings per day on the Dover to Dunkirk crossing during peak periods.
Check-in closes 60 minutes before the departure time (increased to 120 minutes during the school holidays), with the crossing taking up to 2 hours in total. All departure/arrival times listed in the Dover-Dunkirk timetables below are local times and are subject to change based on weather conditions.
Dover to Dunkirk Timetable
| DFDS | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|
| Mon – Sat | 02:00 | 05:00 |
| Mon – Sat | 06:00 | 09:00 |
| Mon – Sun | 08:00 | 11:00 |
| Mon – Sat | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Mon – Sun | 12:00 | 15:00 |
| Mon – Sun | 14:00 | 17:00 |
| Mon – Sun | 16:00 | 19:00 |
| Mon – Sun | 18:00 | 21:00 |
| Sun – Fri | 20:00 | 23:00 |
| Mon – Sun | 22:00 | 01:00 |
During the summer school holidays there is an additional ferry each Friday, departing Dover at 23:59 and arriving in Dunkirk at 02:59. During this period the 02:00 sailing also runs each Sunday and there’s an 08:00 sailing each Saturday.
Dunkirk to Dover Timetable
| DFDS | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|
| Mon – Sat | 04:00 | 05:00 |
| Mon – Sun | 06:00 | 07:00 |
| Mon – Sat | 08:00 | 09:00 |
| Mon – Sun | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| Mon – Sun | 12:00 | 13:00 |
| Mon – Sun | 14:00 | 15:00 |
| Mon – Sun | 16:00 | 17:00 |
| Sun – Fri | 18:00 | 19:00 |
| Mon – Sun | 20:00 | 21:00 |
| Sun – Fri | 23:59 | 00:59 |
During the summer school holidays there’s an extra ferry each Friday and Saturday, departing Dunkirk at 22:00 and arriving in Dover at 23:00. During this period the 18:00 and 23:59 sailings also run each Saturday and there’s an 08:00 sailing each Sunday.
Facilities on the Dover to Dunkirk Route
DFDS use 3 UK flagged vessels – Dover, Dunkerque and Delft Seaways – for the Dover-Dunkirk crossing.
The sister ships can carry up to 1,000 passengers while cruising at just over 20 knots. Onboard you’ll find a selection of restaurants serving everything from fish and chips to vegetarian options, the Lighthouse Cafe (open during busier crossings) and a duty free shop.
Families are well catered for with a Pirates’ Island play area on deck 6, complete with a companion app to hunt for Jack’s treasure around the ship. Free WiFi is available to keep you connected during the sailing, while access to premium lounges can help to make your crossing even smoother.
Wheelchair-accessible toilets can be found on decks 6 and 7, with disabled access available on/off each of the ships.
Common questions on ferries to Dunkirk from Dover
The average duration for most crossings on Dover-Dunkirk route is just 2 hours with a cruising speed of 20.5 knots.
Check-in closes 60 minutes before the departure time at both Dover and Dunkirk port. This is increased to 120 minutes during high season (such as school holidays) so it’s advised that you allow plenty of time for potential traffic delays.
DFDS don’t operate a foot passenger service on the Dover-Dunkirk crossing and you’ll need to be in a vehicle to access the ship.
There’s no requirement to check in any luggage and there are no restrictions on weight when you book a DFDS Dover-Dunkirk ferry.
CROSSINGS FROM
£84*
- 11 sailings daily from Dover to Dunkirk
- 2 hour journey time
*Price one-way for car + 4 people