London to Dunkirk ferry - Times and cheap DFDS ferry tickets

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The cheapest and fastest ferries from London to Dunkirk

Showing times and prices for 25 May

Cheapest price

£28

Average price

£28

Fastest journey

1 h 30 m

Average duration

1 h 30 m

Ferries per day

19

Distance

182 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from London to Dunkirk is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London to Dunkirk will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £28.

Fast ferries

Of the 19 ferries that leave London for Dunkirk every day 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon 25 May the direct ferries cover the 182 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .

The slowest ferries will take 1 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • P&O FerriesP&O Liberte
    3:301h30
    Port of Dover
    6:00Port of Calais
    £281One-way
    0 changes
  • P&O FerriesSpirit of France
    6:151h30
    Port of Dover
    8:45Port of Calais
    £281One-way
    0 changes
  • P&O FerriesP&O Liberte
    15:051h30
    Port of Dover
    17:35Port of Calais
    £281One-way
    0 changes
  • P&O FerriesSpirit of France
    16:401h30
    Port of Dover
    19:10Port of Calais
    £281One-way
    0 changes
  • P&O FerriesP&O Pioneer
    23:551h30
    Port of Dover
    2:25Port of Calais
    £281One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, ferry and coach for London to Dunkirk

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from London to Dunkirk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £75.

Distance: 98 nautical miles (182 km)

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Coach

£30

Average Price

Cheapest

£85

Average Price

£67

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2h 48m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 48m

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1h 0m

Additional time*

3h 20m

Average total duration

2h 50m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

9h 39m

Average total duration

9h 9m

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30m

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CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.5kg

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DFDS

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London to Dunkirk Ferry Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationSailing Days
Operator
P&O Ferries
Departure Time
13:40
Arrival Time
16:10
Duration
1h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Operator
P&O Ferries
Departure Time
15:40
Arrival Time
17:10
Duration
1h30
Sailing Days
Sat
Operator
Norfolk Line
Departure Time
13:00
Arrival Time
15:00
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Sat
Operator
P&O Ferries
Departure Time
15:05
Arrival Time
17:35
Duration
1h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Operator
Norfolk Line
Departure Time
06:00
Arrival Time
09:00
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Operator
Norfolk Line
Departure Time
08:00
Arrival Time
11:00
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Operator
P&O Ferries
Departure Time
03:30
Arrival Time
06:00
Duration
1h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Operator
Norfolk Line
Departure Time
02:00
Arrival Time
05:00
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Operator
P&O Ferries
Departure Time
22:55
Arrival Time
00:35
Duration
1h40
Sailing Days
Sat
Operator
P&O Ferries
Departure Time
18:50
Arrival Time
21:20
Duration
1h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Operator
P&O Ferries
Departure Time
11:30
Arrival Time
14:00
Duration
1h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Operator
Norfolk Line
Departure Time
14:00
Arrival Time
17:00
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Operator
Norfolk Line
Departure Time
16:00
Arrival Time
19:00
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Operator
P&O Ferries
Departure Time
16:40
Arrival Time
18:10
Duration
1h30
Sailing Days
Everyday
Operator
Norfolk Line
Departure Time
18:00
Arrival Time
21:00
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Operator
Norfolk Line
Departure Time
10:00
Arrival Time
13:00
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Operator
Norfolk Line
Departure Time
12:00
Arrival Time
15:00
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Operator
P&O Ferries
Departure Time
09:45
Arrival Time
12:15
Duration
1h30
Sailing Days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Operator
DFDS
Departure Time
14:00
Arrival Time
16:00
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Sat
Operator
Norfolk Line
Departure Time
20:00
Arrival Time
23:00
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Operator
P&O Ferries
Departure Time
08:15
Arrival Time
10:45
Duration
1h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Operator
P&O Ferries
Departure Time
20:45
Arrival Time
23:15
Duration
1h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Operator
P&O Ferries
Departure Time
06:15
Arrival Time
08:45
Duration
1h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Operator
Norfolk Line
Departure Time
22:00
Arrival Time
01:00
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Operator
P&O Ferries
Departure Time
21:50
Arrival Time
23:20
Duration
1h30
Sailing Days
Sat
Operator
P&O Ferries
Departure Time
23:55
Arrival Time
02:25
Duration
1h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun

Live departures

London to Dunkirk ferry times

The table below shows live departures for London to Dunkirk ferries for today, Sunday 24 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways18:00 Port of Dover
2h00
21:00 Port of Dunkirk0 changesdirect
P&O FerriesP&O Pioneer18:50 Port of Dover
1h30
21:20 Port of Calais0 changesdirect
Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways20:00 Port of Dover
2h00
23:00 Port of Dunkirk0 changesdirect
P&O FerriesP&O Liberte20:45 Port of Dover
1h30
23:15 Port of Calais0 changesdirect
Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways22:00 Port of Dover
2h00
1:00 Port of Dunkirk0 changesdirect
P&O FerriesP&O Pioneer23:55 Port of Dover
1h30
2:25 Port of Calais0 changesdirect
Monday 25 May
P&O FerriesP&O Liberte3:30 Port of Dover
1h30
6:00 Port of Calais0 changesdirect
Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways6:00 Port of Dover
2h00
9:00 Port of Dunkirk0 changesdirect
P&O FerriesSpirit of France6:15 Port of Dover
1h30
8:45 Port of Calais0 changesdirect
Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways8:00 Port of Dover
2h00
11:00 Port of Dunkirk0 changesdirect
P&O FerriesP&O Pioneer8:15 Port of Dover
1h30
10:45 Port of Calais0 changesdirect
Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways10:00 Port of Dover
2h00
13:00 Port of Dunkirk0 changesdirect
P&O FerriesSpirit of France11:30 Port of Dover
1h30
14:00 Port of Calais0 changesdirect
Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways12:00 Port of Dover
2h00
15:00 Port of Dunkirk0 changesdirect
P&O FerriesP&O Pioneer13:40 Port of Dover
1h30
16:10 Port of Calais0 changesdirect
Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways14:00 Port of Dover
2h00
17:00 Port of Dunkirk0 changesdirect
P&O FerriesP&O Liberte15:05 Port of Dover
1h30
17:35 Port of Calais0 changesdirect
Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways16:00 Port of Dover
2h00
19:00 Port of Dunkirk0 changesdirect
P&O FerriesSpirit of France16:40 Port of Dover
1h30
19:10 Port of Calais0 changesdirect

This is the last ferry of the day.

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DFDS as well as P&O Ferries or Norfolk Line offer ferries services from London to Dunkirk.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from London to Dunkirk.

Why book with Omio vs DFDS?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for DFDS, but also compare tickets for the likes of P&O Ferries or Norfolk Line to find the best option for your trip from London to Dunkirk.
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Journey information

Overview: Ferry from London to Dunkirk

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Ferries from London to Dunkirk run on average 28 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.

There are 28 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 98 nautical miles (182 km) distance in 1h 30m. There are 180 sailings per week. Ferries from London to Dunkirk are available to foot passengers.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Official Omio partners on this route
DFDS
P&O Ferries
Norfolk Line
Distance
98 nautical miles (182 km)
Average sailing duration
1h 48m
Cheapest ticket price
£22
Ferries per day
28
Direct ferries
Available
Average weekly sailings
180
Fastest ferry
1h 30m
First ferry
0:05
Last ferry
23:55
Cabins
Available
Vehicles
Available
Foot passengers
Available
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Fri
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Ferry operators: DFDS, P&O Ferries, Norfolk Line from London to DunkirkYou can travel by ferry between London to Dunkirk with DFDS, P&O Ferries, Norfolk Line for as low as £22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Norfolk Line

About
Norfolkline was a European ferry and logistics company owned by Maersk, operating passenger and freight services across the English Channel, Irish Sea, and North Sea. Established in 1961, it employed over 2,200 staff across 13 countries, managing 18 vessels and a substantial fleet of refrigerated and dry-cargo trailers. In 2006, Norfolkline served more than 1.5 million passengers and completed over 1.2 million freight movements. In July 2010, DFDS Seaways acquired Norfolkline, integrating its routes and vessels into their operations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 0m
Cheapest Price
£26
Luggage included
No baggage restrictions.
Additional luggage
No baggage restrictions.
Luggage storage
No baggage restrictions.
Amenities on board the ferry
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Free meal provided during the crossing.
Toilets
USB plugs
Bikes
Non-motorized bicycles are allowed on all ferries at no extra cost.
Pets
Pets are allowed on board.
Car on board
Motorbike

DFDS

About
DFDS is a Danish shipping and logistics company that operates a fleet of ferries that provide transportation services for passengers and cargo across several routes in Europe. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Some of the routes operated by DFDS include crossings between Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Norway, the UK, and Holland.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 0m
Cheapest Price
£22
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be carried for a fee
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations possible up to 24 hours before departure
Amenities on board the ferry
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurants, cafes, and bars available with various dining options
Toilets
USB plugs
Pets
Small pets allowed in pet-friendly cabins or kennels. Dogs must be leashed and muzzled in public areas.
Car on board
Motorbike
Standard motorcycle rates apply

P&O Ferries

About
P&O Ferries is a British shipping company, established in 2002 through mergers and acquisitions within P&O, and owned by Dubai-based DP World since 2019. It operates passenger and freight ferry services across the English Channel, North Sea, and Irish Sea. Key routes include Dover to Calais, Hull to Rotterdam, and Cairnryan to Larne. P&O Ferries offers a range of onboard facilities such as restaurants, bars, entertainment, and duty-free shopping. They also provide various ticket options and deals, including short breaks and offers for families.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 30m
Cheapest Price
£27
Additional luggage
Additional luggage allowed for a fee
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations possible up to 24 hours before departure
Amenities on board the ferry
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Multiple restaurants, cafes, and bars available onboard
Toilets
USB plugs
Pets
Dogs and cats allowed in pet-friendly cabins or kennels. Must be kept on leash in designated areas.
Car on board
Motorbike
Standard motorcycle rates apply

FAQs: London to Dunkirk ferries

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Dunkirk by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dunkirk, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap ferry tickets from London to Dunkirk can start from as little as £22 when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for London to Dunkirk is £30; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by ferry from London to Dunkirk is 1h 30m to travel the 182 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest ferry from London to Dunkirk leaves at 0:05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest ferry from London to Dunkirk leaves at 23:55.
Yes, there are 28 direct ferries a day from London to Dunkirk with . Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct ferries.
Yes, you can book a cabin on sailings from London to Dunkirk with DFDS
Yes, travelling with a vehicle from London to Dunkirk is possible with DFDS.
Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from London to Dunkirk is possible with DFDS. We recommend arriving at least one hour before the trip if you are travelling on foot but please check specific times for each route. If you need to book your travel to the departure port, check our trains, buses, and flight options on Omio.
When taking a ferry from London to Dunkirk, you can count on DFDS, P&O Ferries, Norfolk Line for the best way to get you to Dunkirk. You can also check all possible ferry operators who offer a service between London and Dunkirk and compare the amenities they offer before buying a ferry ticket.
A day trip to Dunkirk from London is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 30m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a ferry from London to Dunkirk is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Dunkirk including taking a train, ferry and coach.

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Important Stations and Airports in London and Dunkirk

London
Dunkirk
Amenities at port
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
A16, Exit 62
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi
Dining
Dining
  • Le Grand Morien (0.9km)
  • La Pataterie (0.8km)
  • L'Edito (0.7km)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Main companies are Taxi Dunkerquois and Allo Taxi Dunkerque.
WC
WC
  • Free
Public transport options for Port of Dunkirk
  • Bus Line C2, Stop: Gare Maritime

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