4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Calais to Dover
Cheapest price
€55
Average price
€55
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Ferries per day
10
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Calais to Dover is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Calais to Dover will cost around €55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €55.
Of the 10 ferries that leave Calais for Dover on Fri, Jan 09, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 09 the direct ferries cover the 43 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Fri, Jan 09 the slowest ferries will take 1 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare ferry and bus for Calais to Dover
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Calais to Dover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a ferry costs an average of €24.
Distance: 23 nautical miles (43 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Bus |
|---|---|
€37 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
2h 35m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Calais to Dover Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Live departures
Calais to Dover ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Calais to Dover ferries for today, Thursday, January 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P&O Pioneer | 8:45 PM Port of Calais | 1h35 | 10:20 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 11:10 PM Port of Calais | 1h35 | 12:45 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, January 9 | |||||
| P&O Pioneer | 1:35 AM Port of Calais | 1h35 | 3:10 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 4:00 AM Port of Calais | 1h35 | 5:35 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Pioneer | 6:20 AM Port of Calais | 1h35 | 7:55 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 8:50 AM Port of Calais | 1h35 | 10:25 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Pioneer | 11:05 AM Port of Calais | 1h35 | 12:40 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 1:35 PM Port of Calais | 1h35 | 3:10 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Pioneer | 3:55 PM Port of Calais | 1h35 | 5:30 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 6:20 PM Port of Calais | 1h35 | 7:55 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Calais to Dover
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United Kingdom
Ferries from Calais to Dover run on average 29 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €24 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
There are 29 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 23 nautical miles (43 km) distance in 1h 30m. There are 204 sailings per week.
Distance 23 nautical miles (43 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Ferries per day 29 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 204 |
Fastest ferry 1h 30m |
First ferry 00:05 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Vehicles Available |
Ferry operators: DFDS, P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries from Calais to DoverYou can travel by ferry between Calais to Dover with DFDS, P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries for as low as €4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ferry from Calais to Dover
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Calais to Dover by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dover, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Calais, which is located around 3 miles (4.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Dover, located 2.9 miles (4.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Calais to Dover
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Au Vieux Fourneau (0.7km)
- Le Channel (0.8km)
- L'Hovercraft (0.9km)
- Main companies are Taxi Calaisien and Taxi Radio Calais.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Stop: Gare Maritime
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 09:00 - 17:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 12:00
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- The White Horse (0.6km)
- Cullins Yard (0.7km)
- La Scala (0.9km)
- Main companies are Dover Heritage Taxis and Central Taxis Dover.
- Free
- Bus Line 15, Dover Priory Station
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