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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Dover to Bruges
Showing times and prices for Dec 12
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 50 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
134 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Dover to Bruges is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dover to Bruges will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Fast ferries
Of the 2 ferries that leave Dover for Bruges on Fri, Dec 12, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 12 the direct ferries cover the 134 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Fri, Dec 12 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.
17:002h00
Dover19:00Bruges
$361One-way
0 transfers
22:551h40
Dover00:35Bruges
$381One-way
0 transfers
22:551h40
Dover00:35Bruges
$381One-way
0 transfers
17:002h00
Dover19:00Bruges
$361One-way
0 transfers
Dover to Bruges Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 04:40 | Arrival Time 07:20 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 09:10 | Arrival Time 11:50 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 11:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 13:40 | Arrival Time 16:15 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 04:00 | Arrival Time 07:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 06:00 | Arrival Time 09:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 02:00 | Arrival Time 05:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 19:40 | Arrival Time 22:20 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 15:05 | Arrival Time 17:40 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 18:10 | Arrival Time 20:50 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:00 | Arrival Time 09:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:00 | Arrival Time 07:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 11:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 03:30 | Arrival Time 06:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:00 | Arrival Time 05:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 12:55 | Arrival Time 15:35 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 18:50 | Arrival Time 21:25 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 21:10 | Arrival Time 23:50 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 11:30 | Arrival Time 14:05 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 14:00 | Arrival Time 17:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 23:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 19:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 21:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 16:40 | Arrival Time 19:15 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 00:35 | Arrival Time 03:15 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival Time 13:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival Time 15:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 22:00 | Arrival Time 01:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 10:40 | Arrival Time 13:20 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 19:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 09:45 | Arrival Time 12:20 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 21:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 14:00 | Arrival Time 17:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 15:55 | Arrival Time 18:35 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 23:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:15 | Arrival Time 10:50 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 20:45 | Arrival Time 23:20 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 06:15 | Arrival Time 08:50 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 22:00 | Arrival Time 01:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival Time 13:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 23:55 | Arrival Time 02:35 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival Time 15:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 07:40 | Arrival Time 10:20 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 14:25 | Arrival Time 17:05 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Live departures
Dover to Bruges ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Dover to Bruges ferries for today, Thursday, December 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
Last updated at 4:01 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Offers and deals from Dover to Bruges
Discover the offers available on trains covering the route from Dover to Bruges and choose the solutions that best suit your needs. Below, you will find a selection of the most popular offers proposed by DFDS, P&O Ferries
Up to 50% off
Up to 50% off DFDS from Denmark to Norway
Book your DFDS ferries between Denmark and Norway in advance and get up to 50% off the cabin and vehicle fares on a wide selection of sailings between Copenhagen and Oslo until the 25th of September 2024.
Early Bird
Early bird tickets for Western France
Early bird deals for sailings to France with DFDS! Newhaver to Dieppe route bookings are open until January 2025 and you can get one-way tickets from £49* for two passengers and a standard car, when travelling between the 4th of January and the 30th of April 2024 or between the 1st of October and the 15th of December 2024. Travel with your tourist or camper van for the same price as with a car. You can also add a trailer or a caravan to your car for free!
Exclusive offers
Short break to France from £99 return
Discover the English Channel from just £99.
On the popular Dover - Calais and Dover - Dunkirk routes, when sailing until the 5th of January 2025:
• 3-day return tickets are from just £99 by booking by the 2nd of January 2025 (23h59)
• and 5-day return tickets are from £129 by booking by the 31st of December 2024 (23h59)
Up to 25% off
Northern Ireland with P&O Ferries: 25% off short stay
Northern Ireland trips with P&O Ferries just got cheaper for return passengers with 25% off your 28 hour return ticket on the Cairnryan - Larne route, when sailing until the 31st of December 2024. Valid until further notice.
Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Dover to Bruges
United Kingdom
Belgium
Ferries from Dover to Bruges run on average 32 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) if you book in advance.
There are 32 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 72 nautical miles (134 km) distance in 1h 30m. There are 219 sailings per week. Ferries from Dover to Bruges 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
Distance 72 nautical miles (134 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Ferries per day 32 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 219 |
Fastest ferry 1h 30m |
First ferry 00:05 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
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 from Dover to BrugesYou can travel by ferry between Dover to Bruges with DFDS, P&O Ferries for as low as $35 (€28). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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
$36 (€29)
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
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible facilities available on most ships. Assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility. Please inform at time of booking.
Pets
Small pets allowed in pet-friendly cabins or kennels. Dogs must be leashed and muzzled in public areas.
Cabin reservation
Various cabin types available from standard to deluxe suites
Car on board
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
$37 (€30)
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
Accessibility
Wheelchair access available on most ships. Accessible cabins available on some routes. Assistance available for boarding and disembarking.
Pets
Dogs and cats allowed in pet-friendly cabins or kennels. Must be kept on leash in designated areas.
Cabin reservation
Available on most routes, must be booked in advance
Car on board
FAQs: Ferry from Dover to Bruges
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dover to Bruges 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 Bruges, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap ferry tickets from Dover to Bruges can start from as little as $36 (€29) when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Dover to Bruges is $39 (€31); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Dover to Bruges ferry travel time is 1 h 30 min for the 83 mile (134 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first ferry from Dover to Bruges leaves at 12: 05 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last ferry from Dover to Bruges leaves at 11: 00 PM.
Yes, you can book a cabin on sailings from Dover to Bruges with DFDS
Yes, travelling with a vehicle from Dover to Bruges is possible with DFDS.
Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Dover to Bruges is possible with 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 book your travel to the departure port check our trains, buses and flight options on Omio.
For the best Dover to Bruges ferry to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with DFDS. However, it's always good to check all possible ferry operators with services between Dover and Bruges to compare what amenities they may offer.
A day trip to Bruges from Dover is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 30 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a ferry from Dover to Bruges is August.
Yes, you can take a ferry to Bruges from Dover.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Dover to Bruges
Dover
Bruges
Amenities at port
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 09:00 - 17:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 12:00
- Sunday: Closed
Distance to city center
2 km
Car connection
A20, Exit at DoverWifi
- Free WiFi
Dining
- The White Horse (0.6km)
- Cullins Yard (0.7km)
- La Scala (0.9km)
Taxis
- Main companies are Dover Heritage Taxis and Central Taxis Dover.
WC
- Free
Public transit options for Port of Dover
- Bus Line 15, Dover Priory Station
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