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How to get from Dover to Dunkerque by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Dover to Dunkerque ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Dover to Dunkerque is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Dover to Dunkerque can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Dover to Dunkerque ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like DFDS Seaways or Norfolk Line. This way you can find the best deal on a Dover Dunkerque ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most DFDS Seaways or Norfolk Line ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Dover to Dunkerque simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Dover to Dunkerque Ferry Information

Port of departure
Dover
United Kingdom
England
Port of Arrival
Dunkerque
France
Nord-Pas de Calais
Distance
47 mi
Ferry Companies
DFDS Seaways, Norfolk Line
Frequency of crossings
12 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
2 hours
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Ferry Dover Dunkerque: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Dover to Dunkerque, you'll find tickets range from £62 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £87 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Dover to Dunkerque route is £80. The average ferry crossing time from Dover to Dunkerque is 2 hours. The slowest ferries will take 2 hours to reach Dunkerque, while the fastest boats will arrive in Dunkerque in 2 hours. The first ferry leaves the port of Dover at 06:00. The last boat to Dunkerque leaves the port of Dover at 14:00.

Average price of a Dover to Dunkerque ferry crossing
£80
Price range of ferries Dover Dunkerque (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£62 - £87
Average crossing time Dover Dunkerque
2 hours
Departure time of first ferry to Dunkerque
06:00
Time last ferry leaves for Dunkerque
14:00
Arrival time of first ferry to Dunkerque
09:00
Arrival time of last ferry to Dunkerque
17:00

Why travel by ferry from Dover to Dunkerque?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Dover to Dunkerque ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Dunkerque. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Dover to Dunkerque is an ideal way to travel.

For the comfort of a cabin
Although it is not compulsory to make the crossing from Dover to Dunkerque by booking a cabin, you are depriving yourself of a comfort that the ferry is the only mode of transport to offer. Equipped with berths, private bathrooms and sometimes even portholes or balconies, the cabins are not unlike real hotel rooms. Even on a day crossing, enjoying the privacy of a cabin is still possible and much more comfortable than sitting in a lounge.
No need to worry about travelling with your bike
On the train, bus or plane, it is often very complicated and sometimes impossible to travel with this cumbersome companion: your bike. However, on a ferry, you don't have this problem: your bike is loaded directly into the ship's huge garage. You leave it there for the duration of the Dover-Dunkerque crossing in complete safety and without fear of it being damaged. You will get on your bike in Dunkerque to get off the boat.
To get some sea air
The health benefits of sea air are numerous. In Dover, as soon as you leave the port, take a walk on the deck of the DFDS Seaways or Norfolk Line boat and enjoy the sea spray and the invigorating oxygen-enriched sea air: a real thalasso cure and very effective for ventilating the lungs! The fresh sea air and the waves that rock the ferry will soothe you instantly. You'll arrive in Dunkerque feeling perfectly zen and energised.

Which companies operate between Dover and Dunkerque?

If you want to travel between Dover and Dunkerque by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including DFDS Seaways or Norfolk Line who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.

DFDS Seaways Dover Dunkerque
DFDS Seaways
DFDS Seaways is a ferry company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, which provides passenger and vehicle services between ports in Northern Europe, including the ports of Dover, Antwerp and Calais to the UK, but also between the ports of Oslo and Copenhagen, between ports in Norway and Sweden, and other ports in Europe. On Vivanoda, you can compare Dover-Dunkerque fares and book a DFDS Seaways ticket between Dover and Dunkerque. DFDS Seaways operates 12 crossings a day to Dunkerque from Dover and the journey time is 2 hours. More information about DFDS Seaways
2 hours
12 crossings a day
Norfolk Line Dover Dunkerque
Norfolk Line
Norfolk Line is a passenger shipping company which was acquired in 2010 by DFDS Seaways. On Vivanoda, you can compare Dover-Dunkerque fares and book a Norfolk Line ticket between Dover and Dunkerque. More information about Norfolk Line

Where do the ferries leave from in Dover? Where do the boats arrive in Dunkerque?

Port of departure in Dover

DFDS Seaways or Norfolk Line ferries depart for Dunkerque from the following ports in Dover:

Dover Ferry Terminal
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Port of arrival in Dunkerque

Norfolk Line or DFDS Seaways ships arrive in Dunkerque from the following ports:

Dunkerque Terminal Ferry
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Dover to Dunkerque, it will take you at least 2 hours to cover the 47 mi between Dover and Dunkerque.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Dover and Dunkerque in winter) and the ferry company (DFDS Seaways and Norfolk Line). There are currently 12 crossings a day between Dover and Dunkerque.

There are 2 ferry companies operating between Dover and Dunkerque: DFDS Seaways and Norfolk Line.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by DFDS Seaways, Norfolk Line.

Before booking, compare the prices of DFDS Seaways, Norfolk Line on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.

If you want to change or cancel your Dover Dunkerque ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.

During your crossing between Dover and Dunkerque, you will travel 47 mi.

To go by boat from Dover to Dunkerque, you can find prices ranging from £62 for the lowest, to £87 for the highest. The average price we observed was £80.

The first ferry leaves Dover at 06:00 for Dunkerque.

The last ferry to Dunkerque usually departs from Dover at 14:00.

What is the Dover to Dunkerque ferry crossing like?

If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Dover to Dunkerque sea crossing is like. To help you better project yourself into the experience of a Dover Dunkerque cruise on board DFDS Seaways or Norfolk Line, we have traced the different stages of the journey from embarkation in Dover to disembarkation in Dunkerque. You will also find practical information about Dover and Dunkerque.

Boarding in Dover

Here are the steps to embark before your Dover Dunkerque ferry journey begins:

  • Presentation time in Dover port / You should arrive in the port of Dover well in advance. Please check this with your Norfolk Line or DFDS Seaways company. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Dover - Dunkerque crossing / At the Dover ferry terminal, look for the DFDS Seaways or Norfolk Line counters and present your passport and booking number. By car, the process is the same, but directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ship to Dunkerque / Watch out for voice messages in the Dover ferry terminal inviting you to board. By car, follow the instructions of DFDS Seaways or Norfolk Line staff to board and park your vehicle on board.

Life on board the ferry between Dover and Dunkerque

On the DFDS Seaways or Norfolk Line ship, everyone has their own travel philosophy. Some will want to relax in one of the reclining lounges, others will want to make the most of all the services offered on board or simply enjoy the view of the sea from the ship's deck.

Ferry arrival in Dunkerque

Here is some information for the disembarkation in Dunkerque:

  • Dunkerque Harbour is in sight / You will not be able to reach the garage until invited by the crew. There is no point in rushing. In the meantime, we advise you to enjoy the arrival in Dunkerque from the outside deck.
  • Vacate your cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Dunkerque Harbour.
  • Leaving the ship and exploring Dunkerque / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. The customs staff at Dunkerque harbour can give you a check. At last, your holiday in Dunkerque has begun!

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