Ferries from Dover to Calais typically sail 37 times daily and up to 253 times weekly. 3 ferry operators sail between Dover to Calais, these include
The earliest ferry from Dover to Calais typically departs Dover at about 00:10. The average sailing time of a Dover Calais ferry is approximately 1h 30m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 1h 30m.
Ferry prices for Dover Calais ferries typically range between €87* and €260*. The average price is around €182*. The cheapest ferry prices from Dover to Calais start from €25*. The average price for a foot passenger is €211*. The average price for a car ferry is €177*.
Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days, last updated 05 July, 2023.
The distance between Dover to Calais 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 Dover to Calais. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Dover and Calais.
Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Dover to Calais with P&O Ferries.
| Dover - Calais Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | UK | |
| Destination Country | France | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries & P&O Ferries | |
| Average Price | 229 €* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 32 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 221 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1h 30m | |
| First Ferry | 00:10 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:50 | |
| Distance | 32 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2023-08-01.
"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 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.
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.
Timetables between 27/11/2023 and 03/12/2023
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFDS Seaways | 00:10 | 01:40 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| Irish Ferries | 01:25 | 02:55 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| DFDS Seaways | 01:40 | 03:10 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Irish Ferries | 02:55 | 04:25 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Mon, Sun |
| P&O Ferries | 03:10 | 05:00 | 1 hour 50 minutes | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Irish Ferries | 04:40 | 06:10 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| DFDS Seaways | 04:40 | 06:10 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Irish Ferries | 06:15 | 07:45 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| P&O Ferries | 06:55 | 08:30 | 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 | 08:25 | 10:00 | 1 hour 35 minutes | Everyday |
| DFDS Seaways | 09:10 | 10:40 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| Irish Ferries | 09:30 | 11:00 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| P&O Ferries | 10:05 | 11:40 | 1 hour 35 minutes | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| DFDS Seaways | 10:40 | 12:10 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| Irish Ferries | 11:05 | 12:35 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| P&O Ferries | 12:05 | 13:50 | 1 hour 45 minutes | Everyday |
| Irish Ferries | 12:45 | 14:15 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| DFDS Seaways | 12:55 | 14:25 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| P&O Ferries | 13:45 | 15:20 | 1 hour 35 minutes | Everyday |
| DFDS Seaways | 14:25 | 15:55 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| Irish Ferries | 14:25 | 15:55 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| P&O Ferries | 15:25 | 17:00 | 1 hour 35 minutes | Everyday |
| DFDS Seaways | 15:55 | 17:25 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| Irish Ferries | 16:00 | 17:30 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| P&O Ferries | 17:25 | 19:05 | 1 hour 40 minutes | Everyday |
| Irish Ferries | 17:35 | 19:05 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| DFDS Seaways | 18:10 | 19:40 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| P&O Ferries | 19:05 | 20:40 | 1 hour 35 minutes | Everyday |
| Irish Ferries | 19:10 | 20:40 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| DFDS Seaways | 19:40 | 21:10 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| Irish Ferries | 20:45 | 22:15 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| P&O Ferries | 20:45 | 22:25 | 1 hour 40 minutes | Everyday |
| DFDS Seaways | 21:10 | 22:40 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| Irish Ferries | 22:15 | 23:45 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| P&O Ferries | 22:40 | 00:15 | 1 hour 35 minutes | Everyday |
| Irish Ferries | 23:50 | 01:20 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
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