The cheapest and fastest ferries from London to Dunkirk
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
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.
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 Liberte3:301h30Port of Dover6:00Port of Calais£281One-way0 changes
Spirit of France6:151h30Port of Dover8:45Port of Calais£281One-way0 changes
P&O Liberte15:051h30Port of Dover17:35Port of Calais£281One-way0 changes
Spirit of France16:401h30Port of Dover19:10Port of Calais£281One-way0 changes
P&O Pioneer23:551h30Port of Dover2:25Port of Calais£281One-way0 changes
P&O Liberte3:301h30Port of Dover6:00Port of Calais£281One-way0 changes
Spirit of France6:151h30Port of Dover8:45Port of Calais£281One-way0 changes
P&O Liberte15:051h30Port of Dover17:35Port of Calais£281One-way0 changes
Spirit of France16:401h30Port of Dover19:10Port of Calais£281One-way0 changes
P&O Pioneer23:551h30Port of Dover2:25Port of Calais£281One-way0 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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Most popular Ferry | Train | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£30 Average Price Cheapest | £85 Average Price | £67 Average Price |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 39m Average total duration 9h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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London to Dunkirk Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing 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.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DFDS Seaways | 18:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 21:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
P&O Pioneer | 18:50 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 21:20 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 20:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 23:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
P&O Liberte | 20:45 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 23:15 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 22:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 1:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
P&O Pioneer | 23:55 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 2:25 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 25 May | |||||
P&O Liberte | 3:30 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 6:00 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 6:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 9:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
Spirit of France | 6:15 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 8:45 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 8:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 11:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
P&O Pioneer | 8:15 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 10:45 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 10:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 13:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
Spirit of France | 11:30 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 14:00 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 12:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 15:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
P&O Pioneer | 13:40 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 16:10 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 14:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 17:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
P&O Liberte | 15:05 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 17:35 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 16:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 19:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
Spirit of France | 16:40 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 19:10 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from London to Dunkirk
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.



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 |
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.
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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.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in London and Dunkirk
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Le Grand Morien (0.9km)
- La Pataterie (0.8km)
- L'Edito (0.7km)
- Main companies are Taxi Dunkerquois and Allo Taxi Dunkerque.
- Free
- Bus Line C2, Stop: Gare Maritime
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