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Ferry from Calais to Dover

Depending on the season their are usually 31 daily and 211 weekly sailings between Calais and Dover. 3 ferry operators provide the ferries from Calais to Dover, P&O Ferries, DFDS Seaways & Irish Ferries. Calais Dover ferries take around 1 hour 34 minutes. The ferry costs between $221.33 and $617.41, 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 Calais to Dover.

What's the ferry schedule from Calais to Dover?

The earliest Calais Dover ferry typically departs Calais at about 00:50 and the last ferry usually leaves at 23:00.

How long is the ferry from Calais to Dover?

Ferries from Calais to Dover sail in around 1 hour 34 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Calais Dover Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 211 weekly sailings from Calais to Dover 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 76 sailings weekly. Irish Ferries provide 62 sailings weekly.

How much does the ferry cost fromCalais to Dover?

The price of a ferry from Calais to Dover typically range between $221.33* and $617.41*. On average the Calais Dover ferry is $450.99*. The cheapest Calais Dover ferry prices start from $221.33*. The average price for a foot passenger is $177.97*. The average price for a car is $445.02*.

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 February 2025.

What is the distance from Calais to Dover?

The distance between Calais to Dover is approximately 38 miles (61km) or 33 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from Calais to Dover with a car?

Yes, Calais Dover ferries allow cars onboard with P&O Ferries, DFDS Seaways & Irish Ferries between Calais and Dover. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Calais and Dover use our Deal Finder.

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

P&O Ferries allow foot passengers on Calais Dover ferries.

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

P&O Ferries, DFDS Seaways & Irish Ferries allow pets on ferries from Calais to Dover. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.

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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 17/02/2025 and 23/02/2025

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
DFDS Seaways	00:50	02:20	1 hour 30 minutes	Sat, Sun
P&O Ferries	01:00	02:35	1 hour 35 minutes	Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Irish Ferries	01:30	03:00	1 hour 30 minutes	Mon, Sun
DFDS Seaways	02:10	03:40	1 hour 30 minutes	Sat, Sun
DFDS Seaways	02:30	04:00	1 hour 30 minutes	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
DFDS Seaways	03:35	05:05	1 hour 30 minutes	Sat, Sun
Irish Ferries	03:50	05:20	1 hour 30 minutes	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
P&O Ferries	04:30	06:15	1 hour 45 minutes	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
DFDS Seaways	05:40	07:10	1 hour 30 minutes	Sat, Sun
P&O Ferries	05:45	07:20	1 hour 35 minutes	Mon
DFDS Seaways	06:05	07:35	1 hour 30 minutes	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
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	07:00	08:30	1 hour 30 minutes	Sat, Sun
DFDS Seaways	07:35	09:05	1 hour 30 minutes	Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri
P&O Ferries	08:00	09:35	1 hour 35 minutes	Everyday
DFDS Seaways	08:25	09:55	1 hour 30 minutes	Sat, Sun
Irish Ferries	08:50	10:20	1 hour 30 minutes	Everyday
DFDS Seaways	09:05	10:35	1 hour 30 minutes	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
P&O Ferries	09:50	11:35	1 hour 45 minutes	Everyday
DFDS Seaways	10:30	12:00	1 hour 30 minutes	Sat, Sun
Irish Ferries	11:10	12:40	1 hour 30 minutes	Everyday
DFDS Seaways	11:20	12:50	1 hour 30 minutes	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
DFDS Seaways	11:50	13:20	1 hour 30 minutes	Sat, Sun
P&O Ferries	12:00	13:35	1 hour 35 minutes	Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
DFDS Seaways	12:50	14:20	1 hour 30 minutes	Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri
DFDS Seaways	13:15	14:45	1 hour 30 minutes	Sat, Sun
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	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
P&O Ferries	15:00	16:45	1 hour 45 minutes	Everyday
DFDS Seaways	15:15	16:45	1 hour 30 minutes	Sat, Sun
Irish Ferries	15:55	17:25	1 hour 30 minutes	Everyday
DFDS Seaways	16:35	18:05	1 hour 30 minutes	Everyday
P&O Ferries	17:15	18:50	1 hour 35 minutes	Everyday
DFDS Seaways	18:01	19:31	1 hour 30 minutes	Sat, Sun
DFDS Seaways	18:05	19:35	1 hour 30 minutes	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Irish Ferries	18:20	19:50	1 hour 30 minutes	Everyday
P&O Ferries	19:00	20:35	1 hour 35 minutes	Everyday
DFDS Seaways	19:35	21:05	1 hour 30 minutes	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
DFDS Seaways	20:01	21:31	1 hour 30 minutes	Sat, Sun
P&O Ferries	20:10	21:55	1 hour 45 minutes	Mon, Sun
Irish Ferries	20:40	22:10	1 hour 30 minutes	Everyday
DFDS Seaways	21:20	22:50	1 hour 30 minutes	Sat, Sun
P&O Ferries	22:25	00:00	1 hour 35 minutes	Everyday
DFDS Seaways	22:45	00:15	1 hour 30 minutes	Sat, Sun
Irish Ferries	23:00	00:30	1 hour 30 minutes	Everyday
DFDS Seaways	23:00	00:30	1 hour 30 minutes	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri