🚢 Operator Guide · DFDS Seaways

DFDS Calais Dover Ferry –
2 Routes, Live Prices

DFDS Seaways serves two routes: Calais–Dover (100 min) and Dunkirk–Dover (110 min). Business lounge available. Live prices from approx. £50/person with car.

100 minCalais–Dover

110 minDunkirk–Dover

BusinessLounge available

2 routesCalais & Dunkirk

🇩🇰 Danish operator since 1866🍽 Restaurant & Business Lounge🐾 Pets allowed🚐 No height limit for motorhomes

🔍 Live prices

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Dep.	Arr. Dover	Dur.	Vessel	Operator	Price/p	Total

* Live prices. For 2 adults + 1 car. Prices may vary – confirm at booking.

Calais vs. Dunkirk

DFDS: Two departure ports in northern France

DFDS is the only operator serving both Calais–Dover (100 min) and Dunkirk–Dover (110 min). Dunkirk is approx. 40km east of Calais and is often less crowded – especially in high season. If you're travelling from Belgium or the Netherlands, Dunkirk is also shorter.

⛴ Calais → Dover

Duration100 min

Price from~£50/p with car

Business Lounge✓ Available

Best forFrance / south approach

⛴ Dunkirk → Dover

Duration110 min

Price from~£50/p with car

Less crowded✓ Often quieter

Best forBelgium / Netherlands approach

✅ Business Lounge

DFDS offers a Business Lounge on selected vessels: quieter seating, priority boarding, drinks included. Approx. £20–30 surcharge per person.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

DFDS Seaways serves two routes: Calais–Dover (approx. 100 minutes) and Dunkirk–Dover (approx. 110 minutes). Both depart from northern France to the port of Dover.

The DFDS crossing from Calais to Dover takes approximately 100 minutes. The Dunkirk–Dover route takes approx. 110 minutes. P&O Ferries and Irish Ferries cover Calais–Dover in 90 minutes.

The DFDS Business Lounge is a premium area on board with quieter seating, priority boarding and drinks. It costs approx. £20–30 extra per person. Worth it for business travellers or if you value peace and quiet.

Dunkirk is often less busy and can be shorter if you're coming from Belgium, the Netherlands or Germany (40km east of Calais). The crossing is 10 minutes longer (110 vs. 100 min), but the port is often more relaxed, especially in summer.

Yes – DFDS accepts motorhomes. There is no height restriction on the ferry, unlike the Eurotunnel (max. 2.55m). Enter exact vehicle dimensions when booking.

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Calais & Dunkirk routes · Live prices · Business Lounge available.

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