Ferries from Dunkirk to Rosslare
Offers, Timetables and Prices
| Route: | DUNKIRK - ROSSLARE |
|---|---|
| Average Weekly Sailings: | 5 weekly sailings |
| Sailing Days: | Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
| No. of Operators: | 1 |
| Operators: | DFDS |
| First Ferry: | 01:00 |
| Last Ferry: | 21:00 |
| Average trip duration: | 23 h 48 min |
| Distance: | 619.59 Km |
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The sea crossing between Dunkirk and Rosslare is operated by Dfds who make 10 weekly sailings available with travel times ranging bewteen 23 hours and 24 hours. mostly morning departure times for these crossings. If you need to bring your vehicle on board, you have many options thanks to the cargo capacity of the ships operating on this crossing. In order to provide optimum passenger comfort, each ship is equipped with food shops, an information centre and accommodation suitable for all needs (according to availability).
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Children from 0 to 3 years of age travel free but will not be designated an individual seat or accommodation.
100% discount
Children between the ages of 4 and 15 are eligible for a 50% discount, including fees.
50% discount
DFDS Seaways provides specially equipped cabins for passengers traveling with pets. Standard cabins are not available for these passengers, as a full cabin must be booked. Pets must remain in appropriate carriers or cages, and dogs are required to wear a muzzle. Pets are not allowed on passenger beds. It is also possible to leave dogs and cats in vehicles or campers for the duration of the crossing. At the crew’s discretion and if conditions allow, owners may be permitted to visit their pets in the garage deck during designated times.
Great experiences… closer than you think! Short but unforgettable getaways across the Channel with DFDS, on the Dover ↔ Calais and Dover ↔ Dunkirk routes. 🌊
Choose the duration that suits you and go!
⏱️ Up to 24 hours
⏱️ Up to 72 hours
⏱️ Up to 96 hours
⏱️ Up to 120 hours
📅 Validity: travel throughout 2026 (subject to availability)
Important conditions:
🔁 Return trips only: outbound and return journey must both be booked
❌ Fares are non-refundable and subject to applicable fare conditions
- valid until 26 Dec 2026
Dunkirk has the third-largest harbour in France, after Le Havre and Marseille. One of the most popular ferry routes is to Dover in the United Kingdom, and it takes around 2 hours. One reason for the popularity of this route is because the nearby Belgian town of Adinkerke has lower taxes on certain products like alcohol, so people come here to stock up! Please note that it isn't possible to use the ferry terminal as a foot passenger because the docking terminals do not have passenger bridge. Dunkirk terminal has a lounge area with facilities for the disabled. It also has The Bottle Stop, ... [More information]
Address: Route de la Maison Blanche, F-59279 Loon-Plage, Dunkirk, France
Directions: Google Map @ Dunkirk, port
Rosslare is a village that was created as a settlement around the harbour. The name is taken from the Celtic Cuan Ros Láir, meaning ‘harbour of the middle peninsula’. A brief history of Rosslare The village was developed in 1906 by the Great Western Railway and the Great Southern and Western Railway to accommodate steam ferry traffic between Britain and Ireland. It is also thought that harbour expansion and/or privatisation could improve exporting and logistical options for businesses and producers in Ireland offering an alternative to Dublin Port which dominates... [More information]
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The duration of the crossing from DUNKIRK to ROSSLARE is usually 24 hours with DFDS. Travel times may vary depending on the date and time of departure.
The ferry operator DFDS carries out 10 weekly itineraries. The number of crossings may vary depending on the time of year.
The price of the ticket from DUNKIRK to ROSSLARE varies according to the date and time of departure and the offers available at the time of booking. Our website always gives you the best available price. Book now and save.
The ferries on this route, allow transportation of cars, motorcycles, campers and trucks.
If you are looking for information on your return journey, click this link Ferries from ROSSLARE to DUNKIRK .