4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Dover to Calais
Cheapest price
€112
Average price
€130
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 32 m
Ferries per day
11
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Dover to Calais is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dover to Calais will cost around €130 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €112.
Of the 11 ferries that leave Dover for Calais on Thu, Jan 29, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 29 the direct ferries cover the 43 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Thu, Jan 29 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 Dover to Calais
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Dover to Calais 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 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a ferry costs an average of €28.
Distance: 23 nautical miles (43 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Bus |
|---|---|
€36 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
2h 34m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Dover to Calais Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Live departures
Dover to Calais ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Dover to Calais ferries for today, Wednesday, January 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P&O Liberte | 8:45 PM Port of Dover | 1h35 | 10:20 PM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Pioneer | 11:55 PM Port of Dover | 1h40 | 1:35 AM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, January 29 | |||||
| P&O Liberte | 3:30 AM Port of Dover | 1h40 | 5:10 AM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Spirit of France | 6:15 AM Port of Dover | 1h30 | 7:45 AM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Pioneer | 8:15 AM Port of Dover | 1h35 | 9:50 AM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 9:45 AM Port of Dover | 1h35 | 11:20 AM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Spirit of France | 11:30 AM Port of Dover | 1h30 | 1:00 PM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Pioneer | 1:40 PM Port of Dover | 1h35 | 3:15 PM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 3:05 PM Port of Dover | 1h35 | 4:40 PM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Spirit of France | 4:40 PM Port of Dover | 1h30 | 6:10 PM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Pioneer | 6:50 PM Port of Dover | 1h35 | 8:25 PM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Dover to Calais
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Ferries from Dover to Calais run on average 31 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €28 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
There are 31 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 208 sailings per week.
Distance 23 nautical miles (43 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €28 |
Ferries per day 31 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 208 |
Fastest ferry 1h 30m |
First ferry 00:05 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Vehicles Available |
Ferry operators: DFDS, P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries from Dover to CalaisYou can travel by ferry between Dover to Calais 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 Dover to Calais
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dover to Calais 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 Calais, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Dover to Calais
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket 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
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