4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Calais to London
Cheapest price
€25
Average price
€28
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Ferries per day
23
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.
Of the 23 ferries that leave Calais for London on Mon, Jul 20, 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 20 the direct ferries cover the 151 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Mon, Jul 20 the slowest ferries will take 1 h 40 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 Seaways4:35 PM1h40DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal5:15 PMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers- DFDS Seaways12:50 PM1h40DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal1:30 PMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways6:05 PM1h40DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal6:45 PMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways7:35 AM1h40DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal8:15 AMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways11:00 PM1h40DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal11:40 PMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
P&O Ferries7:00 PM1h30DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal7:30 PMPort of Dover€411One-way0 transfers- P&O Ferries10:25 PM1h30DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal10:55 PMPort of Dover€321One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways4:35 PM1h40DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal5:15 PMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways12:50 PM1h40DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal1:30 PMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways6:05 PM1h40DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal6:45 PMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and ferry for Calais to London
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Calais to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €153.
Distance: 81 nautical miles (151 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|---|
€35 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest | €154 Average price |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular ferry company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Calais to London Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
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 Everyday |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
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 Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Fri |
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 Everyday |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:01PM | Arrival Time 06:41PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
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, Tue, Wed |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 12:59AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:01PM | Arrival Time 08:41PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | 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 09:05AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
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 Mon, Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Live departures
Calais to London ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Calais to London ferries for today, Sunday, July 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFDS Seaways | 6:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 7:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 6:01 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 6:41 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 8:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 9:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 8:01 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 8:41 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 9:20 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 10:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 10:45 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 11:25 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, July 20 | |||||
| DFDS Seaways | 2:30 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 3:10 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 4:00 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 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 | 6:05 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 6:45 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 7:35 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 8:15 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 8:00 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 9:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 9:05 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 9:45 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 | 11:20 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 12:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 12:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 1:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 12:50 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 1:30 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 2:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 3:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 2:20 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 3:00 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 | 4:35 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 5:15 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Why book with Omio vs DFDS?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for DFDS, but also compare tickets for the likes of P&O Ferries, Norfolk Line or Irish Ferries to find the best option for your trip from Calais to London.
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Calais to London
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United Kingdom
Ferries from Calais to London run on average 27 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €25 but you can travel from only €16 by bus.
There are 27 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 186 sailings per week. Ferries from Calais to London are available to foot passengers.
Distance 81 nautical miles (151 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €25 |
Ferries per day 27 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 186 |
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 Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 49 days |
Ferry operators: DFDS, P&O Ferries, Norfolk Line, Irish Ferries from Calais to LondonYou can travel by ferry between Calais to London with DFDS, P&O Ferries, Norfolk Line, Irish Ferries for as low as €16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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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 Port of Calais to Port of Dover 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 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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