Escape to France for the day for only £45*
Ready for the ultimate day out? For a limited time, enjoy a day trip from Dover to France with DFDS for only £45! Explore Northern France, take advantage of duty-free shopping, and relax with on-board food and drink. This incredible offer includes a standard car and up to four people.
Sail from Dover to Dunkirk or Calais, with crossings taking approximately 2 hours. With over 50 daily sailings across two routes, a day trip to France from Dover is both convenient and flexible with DFDS.
Looking to travel for longer? Boundless members get 10% off ferry crossings from Dover to France all year round with DFDS.
Terms and conditions
Offer valid for new bookings made by 21 December 2025, for travel by 22 December 2025. Offer subject to availability. £45 price based on return day trip fare for a standard car carrying up to 4 passengers on Dover to Calais or Dunkirk routes, including ETS charge.
The ticket is valid for up to a maximum of 24 hours from the scheduled time of departure of the outward journey. Return journey is mandatory. Check-in at the port no later than 1 hour before departure, or 2 hours in busy periods.
Bookings can be made online or via call centre at least 24 hours before departure, and cannot be purchased for same day travel. The ticket is valid for standard cars and motorcycles (with or without sidecar). Please see the DFDS Vehicle Types information page for size restrictions.
Amendment and rebooking is possible for a fee of £20 and you will need to pay the difference in fare. Amendments must be made by telephone via the DFDS call centre no later than 1 day before the booked departure. No cancellations allowed. Full DFDS terms and conditions apply, see website for details.
