Dunkirk - Dover
Ferries to England
Dunkirk - Dover
Ferries to England
DFDS Seaways provides the ferry from Dunkirk to Dover. Dunkirk Dover ferries cost around $210 and $552, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Dunkirk Dover ferries.
Dunkirk Dover ferry sailings typycally depart from Dunkirk at around 01:00. The last ferry leaves at 23:59.
The Dunkirk Dover ferry trip can take around 2 hours. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 62 weekly sailings from Dunkirk to Dover serviced by DFDS Seaways. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Dunkirk Dover ferry prices typically range between $210* and $552*. The average price is typically $367*. The cheapest ferries from Dunkirk to Dover start from $210*. The average price for a car is $351*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated February 26.
The distance between Dunkirk to Dover is approximately 60 miles (96km) or 52 nautical miles.
Yes, DFDS Seaways allow cars on board ferries between Dunkirk and Dover. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Dunkirk and Dover.
No, currently ferry operators do not allow foot passengers to sail between Dunkirk and Dover.
Pets can travel on ferries from Dunkirk to Dover with DFDS Seaways. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
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| Dunkirk - Dover Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | France | |
| Destination Country | England | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | DFDS Seaways | |
| Average Price | $367 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 9 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 62 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2 h | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2 h | |
| First Ferry | 01:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:59 | |
| Distance | 52 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 February 2026.
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.
