DOVER TO FRANCE FERRY TICKET TYPES
We have 2 different types of tickets available on our routes from Dover to Calais and Dunkirk; our Economy tickets and Premium tickets
To book an Economy or Premium ticket, visit our Dover-Calais or Dover-Dunkirk pages. You’ll be able to select your preferred ticket type when you book.
The table below summarises the validity and benefits of each ticket type.
Ticket Type | Travel before/after booked crossing time? | Amend booking for free? | Cancel booking with refund? |
Economy | Yes - +/- 4 hours either side of your booked sailing time. Subject to availability | No - £20 per crossing. | No |
Premium | Yes - Travel up to 72hrs before/after your booked crossing time. Subject to availability | Yes | Yes - Cancel up to 48hrs before your booking crossing time. |
Passenger Information
Preparing For Your Trip
In this section you can find out everything you need to know to prepare for your DFDS ferry crossing.
Live Travel Updates
Find the very latest travel and sailing updates here.
Timetables
Find relevant information regarding departure and arrival times here.
Ferry Terminals
More information on all our ferry terminals.
Pet Travel
You are welcome to travel with your pet onboard our ships whether you book as a foot traveller or with a vehicle.
Contact Us
DFDS customer service team will be happy to help you with any queries or concerns. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Proudly named the World’s Leading Ferry Operator
We are also proud to announce that we have been nominated as Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator 2026 and this amazing journey continues, first and foremost, thanks to you.
To our loyal passengers who put their trust in us, our valued partners and our hard-working colleagues: this nomination is also yours. You are the heart of DFDS and today, we’d like to say THANK YOU.
Let's continue to create beautiful memories and cross the finish line together.
Prices are subject to availability. Telephone booking fees apply. Terms and conditions apply.