Book a Dover Ferry

Book a Dover Ferry

Book a Dover Ferry

With a selection of up to 280 sailings weekly, the port of Dover connects England with France.

Sailing duration ranges from 2 hours on the Dunkirk service to 1 hour 30 minutes on the Calais service.

Port Address

Eastern Docks, Dover, Kent, CT16 1JA

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Dover Guide

Dover Ferry

One of England’s busiest ferry ports, and one of the most well known harbours in the world, getting the ferry to Dover has never been easier with Direct Ferries.

Is there a ferry from Dover?

Dover ferries are operated by Irish Ferries, DFDS Seaways and P&O Ferries connecting England, UK with 2 destinations. Dover Ferries sail around 40 times a day and up to 272 times a week.

Popular routes from Dover

Ferries from Dover to Calais sail approximately 210 times per week with a crossing time of 1h 30m. The average price of a Dover - Calais ferry is about $180.

The Dover - Dunkirk ferry runs 63 times per week with a duration of 2h 0m. The average price of a Dover - Dunkirk ferry is around $182.

Where can I get a ferry from Dover?

Dover ferries sail to Calais, Dunkirk.

How long is the ferry from Dover?

Sailing time on a Dover ferry can vary between 1h 30m and 2h 0m depending on the route, operator and season.

How much do ferries from Dover cost?

The price of a ferry from Dover starts at around $303.95. Dover ferries can range between $303.95 and $93.78 depending on various factors such as the route, season, operator and type of ship.

What is the fastest ferry from Dover?

The fastest ferry from Dover is on the Dover - Calais ferry in 1h 30m with Irish Ferries, Norfolk Line, P&O Ferries.

Is there a car ferry from Dover?

Car ferries do sail from Dover and are operated by DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries, P&O Ferries. View our Deal Finder to compare car ferry prices and tickets.

Can foot passengers travel on ferries from Dover?

Foot passengers can travel on ferries from Dover with P&O Ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Dover?

You can take your pet on the ferry from Dover with P&O Ferries, DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries. For more information about pet accommodation and fees please view our Deal Finder.

Are there cabins on ferries from Dover?

Cabins are available on some ferry routes from Dover. Operators that have cabins on ferries from Dover include Irish Ferries. Check our Deal Finder for the best option for you.

Dover Port Facilities

At Dover there is plenty to keep you occupied whilst you wait for your ferry, from restaurants and cafés, as well as games room, and plenty of seats where you can relax. There is also Wi-Fi access, as well as a currency exchange and cash points, and there are plenty of transport links available outside, from a taxi rank, to a small car park, and a public bus stop. This ferry terminal is also fully wheelchair accessible, with disabled toilets, and access to all areas of the terminal.

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