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Ferry from Dover to Calais

The Dover Calais ferry is serviced by 3 ferry companies; P&O Ferries, DFDS Seaways & Irish Ferries.Dover Calais ferries take around 1 hour 30 minutes. The ferry costs between €130.84 and €340.42, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Dover to Calais.

Dover Calais Ferry Times

The first Dover Calais ferry typically departs from Dover at around 00:15. The last ferry usually departs at 23:55.

How long is the ferry from Dover to Calais?

The Dover Calais ferry trip can take around 1 hour 30 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 1 hour 25 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Dover Calais Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 210 weekly sailings from Dover to Calais provided by P&O Ferries, DFDS Seaways & Irish Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.

P&O Ferries provide 73 sailings weekly. DFDS Seaways provide 75 sailings weekly. Irish Ferries provide 62 sailings weekly.

Dover Calais Ferry Prices

Dover Calais ferry prices typically range between 131€* and 340€*. The average price is typically 258€*. The cheapest Dover Calais ferry prices start from 131€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 77€*. The average price for a car is 256€*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 March 2025.

How far is it from Dover to Calais?

The distance between Dover to Calais is approximately 37.8 miles (60.8km) or 32.8 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Dover Calais ferry?

Yes, P&O Ferries, DFDS Seaways & Irish Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Dover and Calais. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Dover and Calais.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Dover to Calais?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with P&O Ferries ferries between Dover and Calais.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Dover to Calais?

Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Dover to Calais with P&O Ferries, DFDS Seaways & Irish Ferries. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.

Dover to Calais Ferry Alternatives

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Dover - Calais Ferry Route Summary
Departure Destination	England
Destination	France
No. of Operators	3
Operators	P&O Ferries, DFDS Seaways & Irish Ferries
Average Price	€258
Average Daily Sailings	31
Average Weekly Sailings	210
Average Sailing Duration	1 h 30 m
Fastest Sailing Duration	1 h 25 m
First Ferry	00:15
Last Ferry	23:55
Distance	33 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2025.

Dover to Calais Ferry Most Popular Questions

How long is the ferry from Dover to Calais?

The ferry crossing time from Dover to Calais is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Sailing duration may vary from season to season and by operator, so we would advise doing a live check using our Deal Finder.
How much is the ferry from Dover to Calais?

Dover to Calais ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Dover to Calais is 258€. Price exclusive of booking fees.
Which ferry companies operate between Dover to Calais?
There are 3 popular ferry operators for Dover to Calais. These are
How can I book ferry tickets from Dover to Calais?

Book ferries from Dover to Calais through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers.
Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Dover to Calais?
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Dover to Calais with
- P&O Ferries
Can you take your car on the ferry from Dover to Calais?
Yes, you can travel on the ferry with a car from Dover to Calais with
Can you bring pets on the ferry from Dover to Calais?
Yes, pets are permitted onboard the ferry. You may need a pet passport. Please read the ferry operators pet guidelines. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with:
How far is Dover to Calais?

The distance from Dover to Calais is 33 nautical miles.

Dover Calais Ferry reviews

"All good apart from the parking"

We were asked to park at the very back Of the ship from pekbroke to roslare which was looking fairly unprofessional, we was to close to the trailers at very back which did not allow to pass between the cars we needed to go under the trailers, I have photos to follow

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"Miła podróż. "

Krótka podróż w miłej atmosferze. Statek czysty i punktualny

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"Holiday"

Nice trip

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"Lovely staff. "

From the ferry port where I took a wrong turn to disembarking in Calais, the staff were so friendly and helpful. The ship is nice, toilets a bit on the smelly side, but it's a short journey so we didn't mind. A great service and would certainly travel with the company again.

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Dover Guide

The English town and port of Dover is located in the county of Kent in the south east of England. The town lies on the English Channel coast at its narrowest point between England and France. This narrow stretch of the English Channel is called the Strait of Dover. In and around the town there are many things for visitors to see and do. In memory of the spot where Bleriot landed following the first cross channel flight in 1909, the Bleriot Memorial is an outline of the aircraft flown set into the ground. Also, and overlooking the town, is Dover Castle which is the largest castle in England. It was founded in the 12th century and has been described as the "Key to England" due to its defensive significance throughout its history.

The Port of Dover is the world's busiest passenger port, with 16 million travellers, 2.1 million lorries, 2.8 million cars and motorcycles and 86,000 coaches passing through it each year. It is the main port of departure for travellers from the UK to France and beyond into mainland Europe. Services are operated by P&O Ferries and DFDS Seaways to Calais and Dunkirk.

Calais Guide

The French city of Calais is located in the Nord-Pas de Calais department of north west France and is the closest port in France to England. The Strait of Dover, which lies across the English Channel on the UK mainland, is around 32 km from Calais and on a clear day the famous White Cliffs of Dover can be seen from Calais as can the Calais coast from the cliffs. Calais has been an important maritime hub for commerce and tourism between France and England for many years and the town itself is divided into two parts. The old town, Calais-Nord, is located on a man made island that is surrounded by canals and harbours. The modern town, St-Pierre, is located to the south of the old town. The city is moving away from just being home to the busy port and is becoming increasingly popular as a tourist destination in itself. It has a long and rich cultural heritage, a number of museums and a lively nightlife. A popular attraction in the city are its Belfries which are siege towers that were built to protect the city from marauders, and are today declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Ferries to England depart Calais on average every 30 minutes, with a crossing time to Dover of around 75 minutes.

Dover to Calais Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 24/03/2025 and 30/03/2025

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
Irish Ferries	00:20	01:50	1 hour 30 minutes	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Irish Ferries	00:20	02:50	2 hours 30 minutes	Mon
DFDS Seaways	00:35	02:05	1 hour 30 minutes	Everyday
Irish Ferries	03:00	04:30	1 hour 30 minutes	Mon
P&O Ferries	03:30	05:10	1 hour 40 minutes	Everyday
DFDS Seaways	04:40	06:10	1 hour 30 minutes	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Irish Ferries	05:20	06:50	1 hour 30 minutes	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
P&O Ferries	06:15	07:50	1 hour 35 minutes	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
DFDS Seaways	07:40	09:10	1 hour 30 minutes	Everyday
Irish Ferries	07:50	09:20	1 hour 30 minutes	Everyday
P&O Ferries	08:15	09:50	1 hour 35 minutes	Everyday
DFDS Seaways	09:10	10:40	1 hour 30 minutes	Everyday
P&O Ferries	09:45	11:20	1 hour 35 minutes	Everyday
Irish Ferries	10:15	11:45	1 hour 30 minutes	Everyday
DFDS Seaways	10:40	12:10	1 hour 30 minutes	Everyday
P&O Ferries	11:30	13:05	1 hour 35 minutes	Everyday
Irish Ferries	12:35	14:05	1 hour 30 minutes	Everyday
DFDS Seaways	12:55	14:25	1 hour 30 minutes	Everyday
P&O Ferries	13:40	15:15	1 hour 35 minutes	Everyday
DFDS Seaways	14:25	15:55	1 hour 30 minutes	Everyday
Irish Ferries	14:55	16:25	1 hour 30 minutes	Everyday
P&O Ferries	15:05	16:40	1 hour 35 minutes	Everyday
DFDS Seaways	15:55	17:25	1 hour 30 minutes	Everyday
P&O Ferries	16:40	18:15	1 hour 35 minutes	Everyday
Irish Ferries	17:20	18:50	1 hour 30 minutes	Everyday
DFDS Seaways	18:10	19:40	1 hour 30 minutes	Everyday
P&O Ferries	18:50	20:25	1 hour 35 minutes	Everyday
DFDS Seaways	19:40	21:10	1 hour 30 minutes	Everyday
Irish Ferries	19:40	21:10	1 hour 30 minutes	Everyday
P&O Ferries	20:45	22:20	1 hour 35 minutes	Everyday
DFDS Seaways	21:10	22:40	1 hour 30 minutes	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
P&O Ferries	21:50	23:25	1 hour 35 minutes	Sat
Irish Ferries	22:00	23:30	1 hour 30 minutes	Everyday
P&O Ferries	23:55	01:35	1 hour 40 minutes	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
P&O Ferries	23:55	02:35	2 hours 40 minutes	Sun