DFDS passenger and vehicle ferry at sea
DFDS

DFDS: tickets and booking

Choose your route and travel dates to see available sailings and prices with DFDS through Direct Ferries. Check the operator and ticket conditions for your selected crossing.

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Routes and travel planning

DFDS routes at a glance

DFDS connects Britain with France and the Netherlands, alongside services linking Ireland, Jersey and the Baltic region. Dover–Calais and Dover–Dunkirk offer different arrival points for a continental road trip, while Rosslare–Dunkirk provides a direct Ireland–France crossing. Choose the route around your final destination and the passenger or vehicle requirements shown for that service. A crossing sold under a city name may use a port outside the city centre.

Route guides: Dover to Calais · Dover to Dunkirk · Rosslare to Dunkirk

Read the DFDS guide for more route information and practical travel tips before choosing a sailing.

Before confirming your tickets

  • Check your departure port, arrival port and travel dates.
  • Enter accurate passenger details and, where applicable, your vehicle type and dimensions.
  • Review departure and check-in times, and the available cabin or seating options.
  • Review the final price, ticket conditions and booking terms before paying.

Who handles my booking?

When booking through this ferry search, payment, confirmation and customer service follow the terms of Direct Ferries and your selected operator. Availability depends on your route and travel dates.

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