Calais Dover Ferry

The Calais Dover ferry route connects France with England and is currently operated by 3 ferry companies. P&O Ferries operate their crossing up to 11 times per day, DFDS Seaways 11 times per day & the Irish Ferries service is available up to 9 times per day.

There are a combined 31 sailings available per day on the Calais Dover crossing between France and England and with 3 ferry companies on offer it is advisable to compare all to make sure you get the best fare at the time that you want to travel.

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Calais Guide

The 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.

Dover Guide

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.

Calais to Dover Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 18/11/2024 and 24/11/2024

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