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Ferry from Dover to Calais

Depending on the season their are usually 31 daily and 211 weekly sailings between Dover and Calais. 3 ferry operators provide the ferries from Dover to Calais, P&O Ferries, DFDS Seaways & Irish Ferries. Dover Calais ferries take around 1 hour 32 minutes. The ferry costs between $237.59 and $616.90, 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.

What's the ferry schedule from Dover to Calais?

The earliest Dover Calais ferry typically departs Dover at about 00:15 and the last ferry usually leaves at 23:59.

How long is the ferry from Dover to Calais?

Ferries from Dover to Calais sail in around 1 hour 32 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 1 hour 25 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Dover Calais Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 211 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 74 sailings weekly. DFDS Seaways provide 76 sailings weekly. Irish Ferries provide 62 sailings weekly.

How much does the ferry cost fromDover to Calais?

The price of a ferry from Dover to Calais typically range between $237.59* and $616.90*. On average the Dover Calais ferry is $459.79*. The cheapest Dover Calais ferry prices start from $237.59*. The average price for a foot passenger is $140.55*. The average price for a car is $450.99*.

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 Dover to Calais?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 17/02/2025 and 23/02/2025

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