New Ferries connecting Scotland and France – launch planned from 2026

Travel in comfort by Ferries from Dunkirk to Scotland

From spring 2026, you will be able to travel directly from Dunkirk in northern France to Rosyth in Scotland on a new overnight ferry. The Danish shipping company DFDS is planning three crossings per week – ideal for anyone who wants to travel to the UK in a relaxed and climate-friendly way. The journey takes around 20 hours and takes place mostly overnight.

Your direct route to Scotland

Rosyth is located on the east coast of Scotland, only about half an hour from Edinburgh. Whether by car, camper or motorcycle – you can simply drive on board and get straight to Scotland without having to change. This saves you long car journeys through England or transfers at other ports.

Sustainable travel instead of flying

Compared to air travel, the new Ferries Dunkirk – Rosyth offers you a much more environmentally friendly alternative. At the same time, you can relax on board and enjoy the view of the sea. The transportation of goods is also planned – the route should therefore not only benefit tourists, but also the economy.

51,000 passengers per year planned

According to DFDS, it will initially carry around 51,000 passengers a year, rising to 79,000 at a later date. According to initial estimates, this will generate an economic boost of over 11 million pounds a year for Scotland – through tourism, trade and new jobs.

Project “Brave”: A new start

The route is part of the “Project Brave” project. A similar connection already existed: until 2010, a Ferries operated between Zeebrugge in Belgium and Rosyth. However, this was discontinued. The new project will connect Scotland directly with mainland Europe for the first time in over a decade.

Launch planned for spring 2026

After delays due to financing issues and border regulations, there is now hardly anything standing in the way of the start. If everything goes according to plan, you can soon start your trip to Scotland directly in France – relaxed, sustainable and with your own vehicle.

Sources:

travelandtourworld.com,
secretldn.com,
timeout.com,
wikipedia.org