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The cheapest ferries from Dover to Calais
Showing times and prices for Jan 16
Cheapest
€39
Average
€39
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.
Cheapest
08:45AM1h25
Dover11:10AMCalais
€391One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
07:10AM1h30
Dover09:40AMCalais
€391One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
11:59PM2h00
Dover02:59AMCalais
€391One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
11:55AM1h30
Dover02:25PMCalais
€391One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
12:00PM2h00
Dover03:00PMCalais
€391One-way
0 transfers
Dover to Calais Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 02:59AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
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How far in advance should I book ferry tickets from Dover to Calais?
The best time to book your ferry from Dover to Calais is 49 days before departure. See how prices for ferries change on the Dover to Calais route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Dover to Calais per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your ferry from Dover to Calais.
Ferries
from €25Fastest ferry times from Dover to Calais
Showing times and prices for Jan 16
Fastest Journey
1 h 25 m
Average
1 h 37 m
Ferries per day
28
Distance
43 km
Of the 28 ferries that leave Dover for Calais every day 28 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Fastest
08:45AM1h25
Dover11:10AMCalais
€391One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
06:30AM1h25
Dover08:55AMCalais
€391One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
11:15AM1h25
Dover01:40PMCalais
€391One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
04:05PM1h25
Dover06:30PMCalais
€391One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
04:00AM1h25
Dover06:25AMCalais
€391One-way
0 transfers
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Dover to Calais
Ferries from Dover to Calais run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €29 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 43 km |
Average ferry duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price €29 |
Ferries per day 17 |
Direct ferries 17 |
Ferry providers 2 |
Fastest ferry 1h 30m |
First ferry 00:05 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Ferry operators: DFDS Dover to Calais
Find the best ferries from Dover to Calais with Omio's travel partners DFDS from €29. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
DFDS is a Danish shipping and logistics company that operates a fleet of ferries that provide transportation services for passengers and cargo across several routes in Europe. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Some of the routes operated by DFDS include crossings between Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Norway, the UK, and Holland.
Dover to Calais ferry information with DFDS:
- Average Duration: 1 h 30 min
- Cheapest Price: €29
FAQs: Ferry from Dover to Calais
FAQs: Take the ferry to Calais easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dover to Calais.
Cheap ferry tickets from Dover to Calais can start from as little as €29 when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Dover to Calais is €33; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The ferry time from Dover to Calais is on average 1 h 30 min for the 43 km long journey, but the time it takes to go to Calais from Dover by ferry can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first ferry from Dover to Calais leaves at 00: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last ferry from Dover to Calais leaves at 23: 55.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Dover to Calais without having to change trains with DFDS. There are 12 direct ferries from Dover to Calais each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the trip from Dover to Calais you can take a ferry with DFDS. Be sure to check out all possible ferry operators that offer services between Dover and Calais on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Dover, which is located around 2.9 miles (4.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Calais, located 3 miles (4.8 km) away from the city centre.
A day trip to Calais from Dover is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 30 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a ferry from Dover to Calais is July.
Yes, you can take a ferry to Calais from Dover.
Popular ports from Dover to Calais
Dover
Calais
The major port for departures in Dover is Port of Dover. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Port of Dover for your trip from Dover to Calais.
Port of Dover
Amenities at port
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Ticket Office Hours
- 09:00 - 17:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 12:00
- Sunday: Closed
Distance to city center
2 kmCar connection
A20, Exit at DoverWifi
- Free WiFi
Dining
- The White Horse (0.6km)
- Cullins Yard (0.7km)
- La Scala (0.9km)
Taxis
- Main companies are Dover Heritage Taxis and Central Taxis Dover.
WC
- Free
Public transit options for Port of Dover
- Bus Line 15, Dover Priory Station
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