The cheapest and fastest ferries from Calais to London
Cheapest price on Oct 20
€25
Average ticket price on Oct 20
€28
Fastest journey on Oct 20
1 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Oct 20
1 h 57 m
Ferries on Oct 20
11
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Calais to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Calais to London will cost around €28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
On Tue, Oct 20, we found 11 ferries from Calais to London, including 11 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 20 the direct ferries cover the 151 km distance in an average of 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Tue, Oct 20 the slowest ferries will take 2 h 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 Seaways8:00 PM2h00Port of Dunkirk9:00 PMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
DFDS Seaways4:00 PM2h00Port of Dunkirk5:00 PMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
DFDS Seaways6:00 PM2h00Port of Dunkirk7:00 PMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
DFDS Seaways12:00 PM2h00Port of Dunkirk1:00 PMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
DFDS Seaways11:59 PM2h00Port of Dunkirk12:59 AMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
P&O Ferries3:00 PM1h45DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal3:45 PMPort of Dover€381One-way0 transfers
DFDS Seaways8:00 PM2h00Port of Dunkirk9:00 PMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
DFDS Seaways4:00 PM2h00Port of Dunkirk5:00 PMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
DFDS Seaways6:00 PM2h00Port of Dunkirk7:00 PMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
DFDS Seaways12:00 PM2h00Port of Dunkirk1:00 PMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Calais to London
Ferries from Calais to London run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €22 but you can travel from only €5 by train.
There are 19 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 81 nautical miles (151 km) distance in 1h 30m. There are 86 sailings per week. Ferries from Calais to London are available to foot passengers.




Distance 81 nautical miles (151 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Ferries per day 19 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 86 |
Fastest ferry 1h 30m |
First ferry 12:05 AM |
Last ferry 11:55 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
Calais to London Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 12:59AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h45 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Live departures
Calais to London ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Calais to London ferries for today, Monday, October 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DFDS Seaways | 11:00 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 11:40 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 11:59 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 12:59 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, October 20 | |||||
DFDS Seaways | 3:30 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h30 | 5:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 6:00 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 7:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 7:30 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h30 | 9:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 10:00 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 11:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 12:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 1:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 2:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 3:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
P&O Ferries | 3:00 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h45 | 3:45 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 4:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 5:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 6:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 7:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 8:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 9:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Ferry from Calais to London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Calais to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Calais to London
Most Calais to London ferries use the DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal to port pair. Use this guide to compare Calais and London ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Calais port do ferries to London leave from?
Getting to DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal from Calais city centre
DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal is 2 km from Calais city centre. Public transport options include:
DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal port facilities and services
DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Snack bars and restaurants on-site.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available in waiting areas. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal: Facilities accessible for disabled persons.
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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