The cheapest and fastest ferries from Calais to Folkestone
Cheapest price
€25
Average price
€71
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Ferries per day
25
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Calais to Folkestone is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Calais to Folkestone will cost around €71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
Of the 25 ferries that leave Calais for Folkestone on Tue, Aug 04, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct ferries cover the 49 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest ferries will take 1 h 30 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.
DFDS Seaways2:30 AM1h40DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal3:10 AMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
DFDS Seaways12:50 PM1h40DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal1:30 PMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
DFDS Seaways9:05 AM1h40DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal9:45 AMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
DFDS Seaways6:05 AM1h40DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal6:45 AMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
DFDS Seaways11:00 PM1h40DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal11:40 PMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
Irish Ferries8:40 PM1h30DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal9:10 PMPort of Dover€1271One-way0 transfers
Irish Ferries6:30 AM1h30DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal7:00 AMPort of Dover€1391One-way0 transfers
Irish Ferries6:20 PM1h30DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal6:50 PMPort of Dover€1441One-way0 transfers
Irish Ferries1:30 AM1h30DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal2:00 AMPort of Dover€1221One-way0 transfers
Irish Ferries3:50 AM1h30DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal4:20 AMPort of Dover€1491One-way0 transfers
Calais to Folkestone Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Fri, Sun |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:01PM | Arrival Time 06:41PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 12:59AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:01PM | Arrival Time 08:41PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Sat |
Live departures
Calais to Folkestone ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Calais to Folkestone ferries for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DFDS Seaways | 6:05 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 6:45 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
P&O Ferries | 6:15 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h30 | 6:45 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
Irish Ferries | 6:30 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h30 | 7:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 7:35 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 8:15 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
Irish Ferries | 8:50 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h30 | 9:20 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 9:05 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 9:45 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
Irish Ferries | 11:10 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h30 | 11:40 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 11:20 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 12:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 12:50 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 1:30 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
Irish Ferries | 1:35 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h30 | 2:05 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 2:20 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 3:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
P&O Ferries | 3:00 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h30 | 3:30 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
Irish Ferries | 3:55 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h30 | 4:25 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 4:35 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 5:15 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
P&O Ferries | 5:15 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h30 | 5:45 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 6:05 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 6:45 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
Irish Ferries | 6:20 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h30 | 6:50 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 7:35 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 8:15 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
Irish Ferries | 8:40 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h30 | 9:10 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
Irish Ferries | 11:00 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h30 | 11:30 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 11:10 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 11:50 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
Irish Ferries | 1:30 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h30 | 2:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
P&O Ferries | 1:40 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h30 | 2:10 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 2:30 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 3:10 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
Irish Ferries | 3:50 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h30 | 4:20 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Calais to Folkestone
Ferries from Calais to Folkestone run on average 27 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €25 if you book in advance.
There are 27 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 26 nautical miles (49 km) distance in 1h 30m. There are 165 sailings per week. Ferries from Calais to Folkestone are available to foot passengers.




Distance 26 nautical miles (49 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €25 |
Ferries per day 27 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 165 |
Fastest ferry 1h 30m |
First ferry 12:05 AM |
Last ferry 11:55 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
Ferry operators: DFDS, P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries, Norfolk Line from Calais to FolkestoneYou can travel by ferry between Calais to Folkestone with DFDS, P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries, Norfolk Line for as low as €25. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ferry from Calais to Folkestone
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Calais to Folkestone 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 Folkestone, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Calais to Folkestone
Most Calais to Folkestone ferries use the Port of Calais to Port of Dover port pair. Use this guide to compare Calais and Folkestone ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Calais port do ferries to Folkestone leave from?
Getting to Port of Calais from Calais city centre
Port of Calais is 1 km from Calais city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Calais port facilities and services
Port of Calais has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Au Vieux Fourneau (0.7km), Le Channel (0.8km), L'Hovercraft (0.9km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Port of Calais.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port of Calais: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Calais.
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