Dover to Calais Ferry

The Dover Calais ferry route connects England to France and is provided by 3 operators. DFDS, P&O Ferries and Irish Ferries operate the ferry to Calais from Dover, with an average journey time of around 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Dover Calais Ferry Schedule

There are around 162 weekly and 24 daily ferry sailings from Dover to Calais. P&O Ferries provide up to 12 daily sailings, DFDS Seaways provide up to 15 daily sailings and Irish Ferries provide up to 14 daily sailings. Ferry timetables often increase during the high season.

Dover to Calais Ferry Time

Sailings depart around the clock with the earliest Dover-Calais ferry departing at approximately 00:15 and the last ferry crossings to Calais leaving Dover at around 23:55. Calais Dover ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.

Overnight Dover Calais Ferry

You can get an overnight ferry from Dover to Calais. The first overnight Calais crossing departs from Dover at approximately 00:20 and arrives in Calais at 01:50. 

High Speed Dover Calais Ferry

The fastest ferries to Calais from the UK are available with P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries and DFDS Seaways. The high-speed ferry takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. The Dover Calais crossing is the fastest ferry crossing from England to France.

How much is a fast ferry from Dover to Calais?

The fastest Dover Calais ferry usually costs approximately £142.

Can I reserve a cabin on the Dover Calais ferry?

There are no cabins available on this Dover France ferry route. However, you can add an exclusive quiet lounge to your booking with complimentary food and drinks.

Dover to Calais Ferry Cost

The price of a Dover to Calais ferry ticket can vary between £94* and £240* depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a Dover Calais ferry foot passenger is £62* but prices can range from £33* to £109*. The average price with a car is £129*. Calais Dover car ferry prices can range from £94* to £230*. Prices may vary for other vehicle types. All ferry prices can change from season to season. Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days.

Cheap Ferries Dover Calais

You can get a cheap ferry to Calais. Cheap Dover Calais ferry tickets start from around £16*. The cheapest tickets are typically available during off-peak sailing times. 

How to get from Dover to France (Calais)

The best way to travel from Dover to Calais is by ferry. With 24 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative Dover ferry routes to France if you require additional flexibility.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the Dover Calais Ferry?

A foot passenger ferry to France is available with P&O Ferries. Only select P&O sailings will accept foot passengers. Make sure you check for any foot passenger ferry deals before you book.  Once you’ve got off the Dover Calais ferry to France, regular trains travel from Calais Ville to popular French destinations such as Lille, or the capital city, Paris. Calais is situated northwest of France, close to Normandy. It's also very close to the border with Belgium, making Brussels easily accessible from Calais too. 

Dover Calais Duty Free

Save up 50% on high street prices from your favourite brands with Duty Free on ships operating the Dover Calais route. Facilities found on ships operating this route include foreign currency exchange and a selection of bars, restaurants and coffee shops to enjoy during the trip.

Dover to Calais Priority Boarding

Priority boarding is available with all operators on this route if you want to beat the queues and get comfortable for the trip.