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How to get from Dunkerque to Dover by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Dunkerque to Dover can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Dunkerque to Dover 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 Dunkerque Dover 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 Dunkerque to Dover simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Dunkerque to Dover Ferry Information

Port of departure
Dunkerque
France
Nord-Pas de Calais
Port of Arrival
Dover
United Kingdom
England
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 Dunkerque Dover: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Dunkerque to Dover, you'll find tickets range from £63 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £89 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Dunkerque to Dover route is £75. The average ferry crossing time from Dunkerque to Dover is 2 hours. The slowest ferries will take 2 hours to reach Dover, while the fastest boats will arrive in Dover in 2 hours. The first ferry leaves the port of Dunkerque at 06:00. The last boat to Dover leaves the port of Dunkerque at 12:00.

Average price of a Dunkerque to Dover ferry crossing
£75
Price range of ferries Dunkerque Dover (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£63 - £89
Average crossing time Dunkerque Dover
2 hours
Departure time of first ferry to Dover
06:00
Time last ferry leaves for Dover
12:00
Arrival time of first ferry to Dover
07:00
Arrival time of last ferry to Dover
13:00

Why travel by ferry from Dunkerque to Dover?

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

Transporting your bike is not a problem
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 Dunkerque-Dover crossing in complete safety and without fear of it being damaged. You will find it when you disembark on your arrival in Dover.
Not to be bored on board... unlike the plane
If you compare the speed, the plane is certainly the fastest way to get from Dunkerque to Dover. But you are stuck in your seat, strapped in by your seatbelt, and there is almost no opportunity to travel. During the Dunkerque Dover ferry journey with Norfolk Line or DFDS Seaways, there are countless opportunities to enjoy restaurants and bars, or to stroll and sunbathe on a promenade deck... A totally different experience to flying!
To enjoy the incredible sea view
Generally, when we go on holiday by the sea, we look for a sea view as much as possible (at the restaurant, at the hotel, on a hike...). During the Dunkerque Dover crossing, whether you are on deck, dining in the restaurant or relaxing in the comfortable lounges of the DFDS Seaways or Norfolk Line ship, you will simply have a front row seat to the incredible spectacle that the sea offers. Restaurant, bars, lounges, cabins,... the magnificent views of the sea are omnipresent on board the ship.

Which companies operate between Dunkerque and Dover?

If you want to travel between Dunkerque and Dover 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 Dunkerque Dover
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 Dunkerque-Dover fares and book a DFDS Seaways ticket between Dunkerque and Dover. DFDS Seaways operates 12 crossings a day to Dover from Dunkerque and the journey time is 2 hours. More information about DFDS Seaways
2 hours
12 crossings a day
Norfolk Line Dunkerque Dover
Norfolk Line
Norfolk Line is a passenger shipping company which was acquired in 2010 by DFDS Seaways. On Vivanoda, you can compare Dunkerque-Dover fares and book a Norfolk Line ticket between Dunkerque and Dover. More information about Norfolk Line

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

Port of departure in Dunkerque

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

Dunkerque Terminal Ferry
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Port of arrival in Dover

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

Dover Ferry Terminal
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

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

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

There are 2 ferry companies operating between Dunkerque and Dover: 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 Dunkerque Dover 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 Dunkerque and Dover, you will travel 47 mi.

To go by boat from Dunkerque to Dover, you can find prices ranging from £63 for the lowest, to £89 for the highest. The average price we observed was £75.

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

The last ferry to Dover usually departs from Dunkerque at 12:00.

Your Dunkerque to Dover ferry experience

If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Dunkerque to Dover sea crossing is like. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Dunkerque to disembarkation in Dover, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of DFDS Seaways and Norfolk Line. You will also find practical information about Dunkerque and Dover.

Ready for boarding in Dunkerque

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

  • Arrival time in Dunkerque port / You should arrive in the port of Dunkerque 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 Dunkerque - Dover crossing / Go to the Norfolk Line or DFDS Seaways desk at Dunkerque ferry terminal to check in with your passport or ID card and your booking number. By car, the process is the same, but directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ferry to Dover / Watch out for voice messages in the Dunkerque ferry terminal inviting you to board. If you are travelling by car, Norfolk Line or DFDS Seaways staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.

Life on board the ferry between Dunkerque and Dover

On board the Norfolk Line or DFDS Seaways ship, you can choose your activities according to your preferences! 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 Dover

Here is some information for the disembarkation in Dover:

  • Approaching Dover Harbour / You will not be able to reach the garage until invited by the crew. There is no need to rush. In the meantime, we advise you to enjoy the arrival in Dover from the outside deck.
  • If you are in a cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Dover Harbour.
  • Leave the ship and Dover is yours / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. The customs staff at Dover harbour can give you a check. Finally, your stay in Dover begins in earnest!

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