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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Calais to London
Cheapest price on Sep 05
€25
Average ticket price on Sep 05
€28
Fastest journey on Sep 05
1 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
1 h 48 m
Ferries on Sep 05
10
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 Sat, Sep 05, we found 10 ferries from Calais to London, including 10 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 05 the direct ferries cover the 151 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Sat, Sep 05 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 Seaways2:00 PM2h00Port of Dunkirk3:00 PMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers- DFDS Seaways4:00 AM2h00Port of Dunkirk5:00 AMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways12:00 PM2h00Port of Dunkirk1:00 PMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways4:00 PM2h00Port of Dunkirk5:00 PMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways8:00 PM2h00Port of Dunkirk9:00 PMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
P&O Ferries5:15 PM1h30DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal5:45 PMPort of Dover€381One-way0 transfers- P&O Ferries12:00 PM1h30DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal12:30 PMPort of Dover€381One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways2:00 PM2h00Port of Dunkirk3:00 PMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways4:00 AM2h00Port of Dunkirk5:00 AMPort of Dover€251One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways12:00 PM2h00Port of Dunkirk1:00 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 ferry, with an average ticket price of €29 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 2h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €29, while a train costs an average of €154.
Distance: 81 nautical miles (151 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€29 Average price Cheapest | €63 Average price | €154 Average price | €39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular ferry company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Calais to London:
A ferry is €34 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Calais to London costing on average €63.
A ferry is €125 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Calais to London costing on average €154.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 31m.
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
Calais to London Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
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 01:40AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 12:59AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, 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 03:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri |
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, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
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, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFDS Seaways | 6:00 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 7:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 8:00 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 9:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Ferries | 9:50 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h30 | 10:20 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 | 1h30 | 3:30 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 | |
| DFDS Seaways | 4:00 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 5:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Calais to London
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Ferries from Calais to London run on average 24 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €25 if you book in advance.
There are 24 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 150 sailings per week. Ferries from Calais to London are available to foot passengers.
Distance 81 nautical miles (151 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €25 |
Ferries per day 24 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 150 |
Fastest ferry 1h 30m |
First ferry 12:05 AM |
Last ferry 11:55 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
Ferry operators: P&O Ferries, DFDS, Norfolk Line, Irish Ferries from Calais to LondonYou can travel by ferry between Calais to London with P&O Ferries, DFDS, Norfolk Line, Irish Ferries 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 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.
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.
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