Dover – Dunkirk
Ferry to France
Dover – Dunkirk
Ferry to France
Depending on the season their are usually 9 daily and 62 weekly sailings between Dover and Dunkirk.DFDS Seaways provides the ferry from Dover to Dunkirk. Dover Dunkirk ferries take around 2 hours. The ferry costs between $252.77 and $658.11, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Dover to Dunkirk.
The earliest Dover Dunkirk ferry typically departs Dover at about 02:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 23:59.
Ferries from Dover to Dunkirk sail in around 2 hours. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 62 weekly sailings from Dover to Dunkirk provided by DFDS Seaways. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Dover to Dunkirk typically range between $252.77* and $658.11*. On average the Dover Dunkirk ferry is $480.49*. The cheapest Dover Dunkirk ferry prices start from $252.77*. The average price for a car is $466.82*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Dover to Dunkirk is approximately 60 miles (96km) or 52 nautical miles.
Yes, Dover Dunkirk ferries allow cars onboard with DFDS Seaways between Dover and Dunkirk. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Dover and Dunkirk use our Deal Finder.
Currently foot passengers can not sail between Dover and Dunkirk. Passengers must be travelling with a car.
DFDS Seaways allow pets on ferries from Dover to Dunkirk. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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The English town and port of Dover is located in the county of Kent in the south east of England. The town lies on the English Channel coast at its narrowest point between England and France. This narrow stretch of the English Channel is called the Strait of Dover. In and around the town there are many things for visitors to see and do. In memory of the spot where Bleriot landed following the first cross channel flight in 1909, the Bleriot Memorial is an outline of the aircraft flown set into the ground. Also, and overlooking the town, is Dover Castle which is the largest castle in England. It was founded in the 12th century and has been described as the "Key to England" due to its defensive significance throughout its history.
The Port of Dover is the world's busiest passenger port, with 16 million travellers, 2.1 million lorries, 2.8 million cars and motorcycles and 86,000 coaches passing through it each year. It is the main port of departure for travellers from the UK to France and beyond into mainland Europe. Services are operated by P&O Ferries and DFDS Seaways to Calais and Dunkirk.
The town of Dunkirk is located in northern France and its harbour is the third largest in France, after those of Le Havre and Marseille. The town is a former fishing village but today relies heavily on the port and related harbour activities. The town's heritage has strong links with the fishing industry and the town's Port Museum tells the story of the history of Dunkirk's maritime and fishing past. The town's museums also reflect on the fact that Dunkirk is a war time historic town and contain a wealth of information about the war and especially of Operation Dynamo. Much of the town is new, having been rebuilt following the end of World War II there remains the occasional examples of historical structures including the town hall and Le Laac outdoor sculpture garden and museum. As a coastal town, Dunkirk offers a fabulous sandy beach with seafront brasseries and activities.
From the town's port, ferry services operate to Dover in England with 11 sailings each day.
