DFDS Seaways Dover - Dunkirk freight ferry shipping route

This service is particularly attractive for driver-accompanied freight, which can be pre-booked on scheduled departures, as the driver facilities are second to none.

We have combined our experience as both a ferry operator and an international road haulier to provide a service designed specifically for the freight market with the speed, comfort and economy our customers expect and value.

Freight drivers enjoy a number of on-board benefits including substantially discounted meals, free hot drinks, free showers and currency exchange free of commission.

This route is serviced by the Dunkerque Seaways, the Dover Seaways and the Delft Seaways with up to 12 departures per day in both directions with a crossing time of approximately 2 hours.

Schedule

View our timetable for details of our standard departure times for the Dover-Dunkirk route.

Please note that all times were correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.

Departing from Dover

Departing from Dunkirk

Additional sailings

Due to an increase in demand over the busy Christmas period, DFDS Seaways have responded to the requirements of our customers by introducing an additional passenger and freight ship on our Dover-Dunkirk ferry route. This ship sails as follows:

Hazardous cargo

• All vehicles carrying Dangerous Goods must have least 2 lashing rings attached to each side the main frame of the chassis, or sufficient lashing points to enable secure lashing to the ships deck. If the vehicle does not comply with the IMO/MCA rules for transport of Dangerous Goods on Ro-Pax vessels, Norfolkline will not allow this vehicle to ship.
• DFDS Seaways reserve the right to apply surcharges for the carriage of any Hazardous shipments.
• All vehicles carrying hazardous goods MUST be pre advised 4 hours prior to vehicle arriving at the port of departure

• Pre-booked hazardous traffic must be checked in 2 hours prior to scheduled time of  departure.

• All unaccompanied trailers must be checked in 1 1/2 hours prior to scheduled time of departure.

• Time specific Accompanied & non-hazardous traffic must be checked in 1 hour before departure

Abnormal loads

An abnormal load shipping via Dover/Dunkerque is anything that EXCEEDS ANY of the following:

• A width greater than 3.2 metres
• A length greater than 22 metres
• A height exceeding 4.8 metres
• A weight greater than 45 tons 

Application is required 24 hrs prior to schedule time of departure & details are to be faxed to port of departure:

• Dover (fax): +44 (0)1304 218420

        For assistance please call +44 (0) 1304 218416.

Onboard services

We fully understand and appreciate the needs of our regular freight customers, therefore whilst onboard our vessels we are pleased to offer the Road Kings lounge and restaurant as designated accommodation for our freight drivers. This area offers a luxurious lounge and dinning area extensive showers facilities, internet access and free coffee, tea and soft drinks.

In addition to this we are now very pleased to make the purchasing of AGES Eurovignette certificates available for sale on all three of our vessels on the Dover - Dunkerque service.

Loyalty counts - Road Kings drivers club

Freight is an essential part of our business and to show how important our loyal freight customers are to us, we have instigated the Road Kings Drivers Club. By joining the Drivers Club, members can benefit from special privileges every time they sail.

Benefits include:

• FREE Meals - Buy five full-price meals at the Road Kings Restaurant and get a sixth meal free.
• Save in the Onboard Shop - Show your members card in the onboard shop for a full 10% discount on all products excluding cigarettes and alcohol.
• Get 15% off crossings with your car when you book on 0871 2300 440 quoting your Road Kings membership number. Show your members card at check-in and you’ll still have access to the Road Kings area onboard.