4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Canterbury to Dunkirk
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h
Ferries per day
1
Distance
94 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Canterbury to Dunkirk is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Canterbury to Dunkirk will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Canterbury for Dunkirk on Tue, Dec 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 16 the direct ferries cover the 94 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 2 h .
On Tue, Dec 16 the slowest ferries will take 2 h 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and ferry for Canterbury to Dunkirk
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to Dunkirk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €29, and a train costs an average of €190.
Distance: 50 nautical miles (94 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Train |
|---|---|
€30 Average price Cheapest | €190 Average price |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Canterbury to Dunkirk Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Sun |
Live departures
Canterbury to Dunkirk ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Canterbury to Dunkirk ferries for today, Sunday, December 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calais / All ships | 9:10 AM Port of Dover | 1h40 | 10:50 AM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
 P&O Pioneer | 9:45 AM Port of Dover | 1h35 | 11:20 AM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 10:40 AM Port of Dover | 1h40 | 12:20 PM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Spirit of France | 11:30 AM Port of Dover | 1h35 | 1:05 PM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
 DFDS Seaways | 12:00 PM Port of Dover | 2h00 | 2:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 0 transfersDirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 12:00 PM Port of Dover | 2h00 | 2:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 12:55 PM Port of Dover | 1h40 | 2:35 PM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 1:40 PM Port of Dover | 1h35 | 3:15 PM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 2:00 PM Port of Dover | 2h00 | 4:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 0 transfersDirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 2:00 PM Port of Dover | 2h00 | 4:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 2:25 PM Port of Dover | 1h40 | 4:05 PM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Pioneer | 3:05 PM Port of Dover | 1h35 | 4:40 PM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 3:55 PM Port of Dover | 1h40 | 5:35 PM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 4:00 PM Port of Dover | 2h00 | 6:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 0 transfersDirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 4:00 PM Port of Dover | 2h00 | 6:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Spirit of France | 4:40 PM Port of Dover | 1h35 | 6:15 PM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 6:00 PM Port of Dover | 2h00 | 8:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 6:00 PM Port of Dover | 2h00 | 8:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 6:10 PM Port of Dover | 1h40 | 7:50 PM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 6:50 PM Port of Dover | 1h35 | 8:25 PM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 7:40 PM Port of Dover | 1h40 | 9:20 PM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 8:00 PM Port of Dover | 2h00 | 10:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 8:00 PM Port of Dover | 2h00 | 10:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Pioneer | 8:45 PM Port of Dover | 1h35 | 10:20 PM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 9:10 PM Port of Dover | 1h40 | 10:50 PM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 10:00 PM Port of Dover | 2h00 | 12:00 AM Port of Dunkirk | 0 transfersDirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 10:00 PM Port of Dover | 2h00 | 12:00 AM Port of Dunkirk | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 11:55 PM Port of Dover | 1h40 | 1:35 AM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Canterbury to Dunkirk
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Ferries from Canterbury to Dunkirk run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) if you book in advance.
There are 26 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 50 nautical miles (94 km) distance in 2h 0m. There are 42 sailings per week. Ferries from Canterbury to Dunkirk are available to foot passengers.
Distance 50 nautical miles (94 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Ferries per day 26 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 42 |
Fastest ferry 2h 0m |
First ferry 00:05 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: DFDS from Canterbury to DunkirkYou can travel by ferry between Canterbury to Dunkirk with DFDS for as low as $36 (€29). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ferry from Canterbury to Dunkirk
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Canterbury 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
Popular ports from Canterbury to Dunkirk
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 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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