Calais – Dover
Ferries to England
Calais – Dover
Ferries to England
The Calais to Dover ferry route is provided by 3 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Calais to Dover takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes on ferries servicing this route. The ferry duration for the Calais to Dover ferry can range between 1 hour 30 minutes and 3 hours 35 minutes depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 209 weekly sailings from Calais to Dover.
P&O Ferries provide 11 sailings daily, 72 sailings weekly. DFDS Seaways provide 11 sailings daily, 74 sailings weekly. Irish Ferries provide 9 sailings daily, 62 sailings weekly. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Calais Port at approximately 00:10 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 23:00. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Calais to Dover is with P&O Ferries, DFDS Seaways & Irish Ferries in 1 hour 30 minutes.
The fastest ferries from Calais to Dover usually cost around $257.43.
There are overnight ferries from Calais to Dover. The first overnight ferry departs at 00:10 and arrives at the port of Dover at 01:45.
There are cabins available on ferries from Calais to Dover with Irish Ferries.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Calais to Dover with P&O Ferries, DFDS Seaways & Irish Ferries.
Yes, you can bring your car on the Calais to Dover ferry with P&O Ferries, DFDS Seaways & Irish Ferries.
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on the Calais Dover ferry with P&O Ferries.
Passengers travelling with DFDS Seaways can bring up to 50kg of lugagge per person at no extra cost. Passengers travelling with Irish Ferries can bring up to 2 pieces of luggage weighing no more than 22kg each. While those travelling with P&O Ferries can take as many bags as they please, so long as they do not weigh more than 23kg each. Please do not exceed this limit otherwise you may be forced to pay additional fees.
The price of a ferry from Calais to Dover can vary between $127.71 and $346.38 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $80.79, with prices ranging from $28 and $195. The average price with a car is $253.24. Car prices can range from $49 and $295. All ferry prices can change from season to season. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees. 1 March 2025
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability on the Dover ferry.
First class is available on ferries from Calais to Dover with Irish Ferries.
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You can take a day trip from Calais to Dover by ferry. However, you can get to France quicker by taking the Eurotunnel from Calais to Folkestone instead. This would be a better way of travelling if you are thinking of doing a day trip.
The best way to travel from Calais to Dover is by ferry. With 31 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.
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| Calais - Dover Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | France | |
| Destination Country | England | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | P&O Ferries, DFDS Seaways & Irish Ferries | |
| Average Price | $256 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 31 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 209 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1 h 30 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h 30 m | |
| First Ferry | 00:10 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:00 | |
| Distance | 33 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2025.
The French town and major sea port of Calais is located in northern France and lies on the English Channel coast, around 21 miles across the English Channel from the English Port of Dover.
The port of Calais is well known to many visitors from the UK and is the 4th largest port in France, by passenger numbers. It is the main gateway into France for many UK visitors and is less than 3 hours by car from Paris, Brussels and London and is connected to several motorways. On average a ship departs from Calais every 30 minutes, with around 50 ferries to Dover each day.
Calais ferry port is accessible by following the A16 or E40 and exiting at 47. There are various facilities available including a shop, lockers, baby changing room, toilets, WiFi, cafes, restaurants, ATMs and car parking, which is located outside the P&O Ferries building. There are also bus transfers available to the terminal.
The town and port of Dover is located on the south east coast of England, in the county of Kent. The major ferry port lies on the English Channel coast, at its narrowest point between England and France. Dover is the world's busiest passenger port with roughly 16 million travellers, 2 million lorries, nearly 3 million cars and motorcycles and 86,000 coaches passing through it each year.
Dover ferry port is only 70 miles from London and is easily reached by following the M20. The nearest airport is Gatwick in south London, which takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car. The passenger terminal building has currency services, massage chairs, WiFi, Costa Coffee, Burger King and WHSmiths. There are also disabled toilets available for those with reduced mobility.
