Dunkirk – Dover
Ferries to England
Dunkirk – Dover
Ferries to England
Depending on the season their are usually 9 daily and 61 weekly sailings between Dunkirk and Dover. DFDS Seaways provides the ferry from Dunkirk to Dover. Dunkirk Dover ferries cost between $211 and $595, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
The earliest Dunkirk Dover ferry typically departs Dunkirk at about 02:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 23:59.
Ferries from Dunkirk to Dover sail in around 2 hours. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 61 weekly sailings from Dunkirk to Dover provided by DFDS Seaways. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Dunkirk to Dover typically range between $207* and $584*. On average the Dunkirk Dover ferry is $413*. The cheapest Dunkirk Dover ferry prices start from $207*. The average price for a car is $409*.
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 March 25.
The distance between Dunkirk to Dover is approximately 60 miles (96km) or 52 nautical miles.
Yes, Dunkirk Dover ferries allow cars onboard with DFDS Seaways between Dunkirk and Dover. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Dunkirk and Dover use our Deal Finder.
Currently foot passengers can not sail between Dunkirk and Dover. Passengers must be travelling with a car.
DFDS Seaways allow pets on ferries from Dunkirk to Dover. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Dunkirk - Dover Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | France | |
| Destination Country | UK | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | DFDS Seaways | |
| Average Price | A$235* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 8 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 56 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 04:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:59 | |
| Distance | 52 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Located in the Nord department in northern France, the town and port of Dunkirk is around 10 km from the Belgian border. This industrial city depends heavily on its steel industry, on food processing, oil refining, ship building and its chemical industries. Dunkirk is France's third largest harbour after Le Havre and Marseille. Visitors to the town will find many things to do and see. The Musee Portuaire contains exhibits of images concerning the history of the port, the Musee des Beaux-Arts contains a large collection of Flemish, Italian and French paintings and sculptures, and the carnival of Dunkirk.
Unsurprisingly, seafood features heavily on the menus of this coastal town's restaurants. Located just a short distance from the Belgian border, moules and frites are popular as are oysters and many other Flemish dishes. If shopping is what you're after then head to the town centre where you will find a lovely mix of boutique shops around Place Jean Bart. Also pop into Centre Marine shopping mall to shop in French fashion stores. There are also a couple of hypermarkets a short distance from the town.
A single ferry route operates from the port of Dunkirk to the port of Dover in England with 11 sailings per day.
The town and port of Dover is located on the south east coast of England, in the county of Kent. The major ferry port lies on the English Channel coast, at its narrowest point between England and France. Dover is the world's busiest passenger port with roughly 16 million travellers, 2 million lorries, nearly 3 million cars and motorcycles and 86,000 coaches passing through it each year. Providing an iconic backdrop to the town are its white chalk cliffs and are an impressive sight when entering the port by ferry.
A popular tourist attraction in the town is the 12th century Dover Castle which stands guard over the town. The medieval castle has been described as the "Key to England" because of its defensive importance over the centuries, and is also England's largest castle. Today, the castle is a designated Scheduled Monument which means that it is a nationally important historic building and archaeological site that is protected against unauthorised change. It is also a Grade I listed building and an internationally recognised important structure. The castle, its secret tunnels and surrounding land are all now owned by English Heritage.
