Depending on the season their are usually 36 daily and 247 weekly sailings between Calais and Dover. 3 ferry operators sail between Calais to Dover, these include
The earliest ferry from Calais to Dover typically departs Calais at about 00:05. The average sailing time of a Calais Dover ferry is approximately 1h 32m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 1h 30m.
Ferry prices for Calais Dover ferries typically range between €92* and €256*. The average price is around €178*. The cheapest ferry prices from Calais to Dover start from €21*. The average price for a foot passenger is €84*. The average price for a car ferry is €169*.
Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Calais to Dover is approximately 37.8 miles (60.8km), or 32.8 nautical miles.
Yes, DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries, P&O Ferries offer a car ferry from Calais to Dover. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Calais and Dover.
Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Calais to Dover with P&O Ferries.
| Calais - Dover Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | France | |
| Destination Country | UK | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries & P&O Ferries | |
| Average Price | 226 €* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 36 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 247 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1h 32m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1h 30m | |
| First Ferry | 00:05 | |
| Last Ferry | 22:45 | |
| Distance | 32 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-04-02.
"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
'Isle Of Innisfree' travelled on Isle Of Innisfree
Read More Read Less"Miła podróż. "
Krótka podróż w miłej atmosferze. Statek czysty i punktualny
'Spirit of France' travelled on Spirit of France
Read More Read Less"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.
'Spirit of France' travelled on Spirit of France
Read More Read LessThe 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. On a clear day it is possible to see the White Cliffs of Dover, across the Strait of Dover. Calais' old town, known as Calais-Nord, is surrounded by canals and harbours and lies on an artificial island. The more modern part of Calais, known as St-Pierre, is located to the south of the old town.
Visitors to the town can take in the Tour du Guet which is situated in the Place d'Armes in the old town. Built in the 13th century, the structure was originally a water tower which was subsequently used as a lighthouse until 1848.
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 departures to Dover each day, with a crossing time of about 75 minutes.
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. Providing an iconic backdrop to the town are its white chalk cliffs and are an impressive sight when entering the port by ferry.
A popular tourist attraction in the town is the 12th century Dover Castle which stands guard over the town. The medieval castle has been described as the "Key to England" because of its defensive importance over the centuries, and is also England's largest castle. Today, the castle is a designated Scheduled Monument which means that it is a nationally important historic building and archaeological site that is protected against unauthorised change. It is also a Grade I listed building and an internationally recognised important structure. The castle, its secret tunnels and surrounding land are all now owned by English Heritage.
Timetables between 22/04/2024 and 28/04/2024
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irish Ferries | 00:05 | 01:35 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| P&O Ferries | 01:25 | 03:05 | 1 hour 40 minutes | Everyday |
| Irish Ferries | 01:35 | 03:05 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Mon, Sun |
| DFDS Seaways | 02:30 | 04:00 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Irish Ferries | 03:15 | 04:45 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Irish Ferries | 04:50 | 06:20 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| P&O Ferries | 05:20 | 06:50 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| DFDS Seaways | 06:05 | 07:35 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| Irish Ferries | 06:20 | 07:50 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| P&O Ferries | 06:40 | 08:25 | 1 hour 45 minutes | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| DFDS Seaways | 07:35 | 09:05 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| Irish Ferries | 08:05 | 09:35 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| P&O Ferries | 08:20 | 09:55 | 1 hour 35 minutes | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| DFDS Seaways | 09:05 | 10:35 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| Irish Ferries | 09:40 | 11:10 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| P&O Ferries | 10:30 | 12:05 | 1 hour 35 minutes | Everyday |
| Irish Ferries | 11:15 | 12:45 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| DFDS Seaways | 11:20 | 12:50 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| P&O Ferries | 12:00 | 13:45 | 1 hour 45 minutes | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| DFDS Seaways | 12:50 | 14:20 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| Irish Ferries | 12:55 | 14:25 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| P&O Ferries | 13:40 | 15:15 | 1 hour 35 minutes | Everyday |
| DFDS Seaways | 14:20 | 15:50 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| Irish Ferries | 14:30 | 16:00 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| P&O Ferries | 15:50 | 17:25 | 1 hour 35 minutes | Everyday |
| Irish Ferries | 16:10 | 17:40 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| DFDS Seaways | 16:35 | 18:05 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| P&O Ferries | 17:20 | 19:05 | 1 hour 45 minutes | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Irish Ferries | 17:50 | 19:20 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| DFDS Seaways | 18:05 | 19:35 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| P&O Ferries | 19:00 | 20:35 | 1 hour 35 minutes | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| Irish Ferries | 19:25 | 20:55 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| DFDS Seaways | 19:35 | 21:05 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| Irish Ferries | 20:55 | 22:25 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| P&O Ferries | 21:05 | 22:40 | 1 hour 35 minutes | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Irish Ferries | 22:30 | 00:00 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| DFDS Seaways | 23:00 | 00:30 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
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