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Day Trips to France from £79*

Calais-port

A Car + Up to 4 people from £79* return

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0191 507 1700

Set sail on a day trip to France with DFDS and take advantage of fantastic Duty Free shopping onboard or at the DFDS Dunkirk and Calais port stores. Whether you're looking for an affordable getaway with your car or a quick break from the UK, DFDS ferries offer a hassle-free way to explore northern France.

Travel from Dover to Dunkirk or Calais in just around two hours. With more than 50 daily crossings on two routes, DFDS makes your day trip to France both easy and flexible.

Make the most of your day trip to France with DFDS.

Rediscover Duty Free Shopping

Now available both onboard the DFDS ships and at the DFDS Duty Free shops in Dunkirk and Calais. Explore incredible savings on alcohol, perfume, and technology, with discounts of up to 50% compared to UK high street prices.

Take advantage of generous allowances, bringing back up to 18 litres of wine, 42 litres of beer, and up to £390 worth of non-alcoholic goods when returning to the UK. Go ahead - treat yourself!

 

Highlights

  • Book from 1 April 2025 to 29 September 2025, for travel from 1 April 2025 to 30 September 2025
  • Spend €150 in store & receive a free day trip
  • Spend €250 in the Calais or Dunkerque Duty Free stores and get a free day trip PLUS 10% off instantly!
  • Dunkerque and Calais shops open 9:30-22:00 French time

 

Book Now on

0191 507 1700

*Lead in price based on return day trip fare for a standard car carrying up to 4 passengers on Dover-France routes, including ETS charge as of 1st January 2024. Journeys are subject to availability and usual DFDS terms & conditions apply. Offer terms and conditions apply.

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