Dover to Calais Ferry

Dover Calais Ferry

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The Dover to Calais route connects Dover in Kent on the south coast of England to Calais in Northern France. It is the shortest and quickest ferry route to France. The ferry route is operated by P&O Ferries, DFDS, and Irish Ferries, offering a combined total of up to 30 crossings per day. The crossing time is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. The distance from Dover to Calais is about 27 nautical miles (43.5 km). This route accepts all vehicle types and P&O Ferries also accept foot passengers. Pets can also be booked on this route.

We've put everything together for you in this handy guide, to tell you everything about getting a ferry from Dover to Calais. This includes route information, offers, travel planning, latest timetables, and reviews from real customers.

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Ferry Information

Pricing & Deals

Travel Planning

Local Information

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Dover-Calais

Ferry Companies from Dover to Calais

DFDS

DFDS

Irish Ferries

Irish Ferries

P&O Ferries

P&O Ferries

Dover-Calais Promotions and Cheap Deals

Irish Ferries 94€ Calais - Dover 2 Day Return
Irish Ferries – Calais to Dover 2 Day Short Break from 94€ Return

Irish Ferries – Calais to Dover 2 Day Short Break from 94€ Return

Posted: Feb 20, 2026

Departure Board for Dover-Calais

Sunday, March 8, 2026

Departure TimeRouteSeller

09:45 AM

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Latest Ticket Prices for Dover-Calais

Sun, Mar 8, 09:55
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£112.00
Sun, Mar 8, 10:15
£112.00
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Sun, Mar 8, 19:40
£100.00

Frequently Asked Questions About Dover-Calais

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How long is the ferry from Dover to Calais?
The Dover to Calais ferry takes around 1 hour 30 minutes. The fastest sailing is 1 hour 25 minutes with P&O Ferries. The journey time may vary, so use our booking engine on this page to search for a specific travel date.
What are the check-in times for P&O Ferries from Dover to Calais and Calais to Dover?
Passengers with a vehicle: Check-in closes 60 minutes before departure. Passengers without a vehicle: Check-in closes 90 minutes before departure. Passengers travelling with pets: Check-in closes 90 minutes before departure.
What are the check-in times for DFDS ferries from Calais to Dover and Dover to Calais?
Check-in closes 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time. In the busy season, passengers are advised to arrive at least 2 hours before departure.
What are the check-in times for Irish Ferries from Dover to Calais and Calais to Dover?
The check-in times for Irish Ferries routes vary depending on the route and whether you will be travelling on foot or in a vehicle. The latest Irish Ferries check-in times are: Check-in 2 hours before departure if travelling by coach Check-in 1 hour before departure if travelling with a motorcycle Check-in 1 hour before departure if travelling with any other vehicle type These check-in times are the latest you should complete check-in. During busy seasons we recommend arriving at the port earlier in case of queues or delays. Notes: In Calais port, border control processing is after you check-in - please ensure you allow enough time to complete both check-in AND border control.

About Calais

Calais ferry port is located across the Channel from Dover on the coast of northern France, it is situated on the most frequented shipping lanes in the world and is the closest French town to the United Kingdom. Calais ferry port is conveniently situated to allow easy access to the port itself but also to shops and restaurants in the surrounding area by being directly linked to the French motorway system.

About Dover

Dover is the most popular port in England and the gateway to France for many British tourists. Dover faces the narrowest part of the channel, and on a clear day you can see France from the ferry port.

As the shortest channel crossing between England and France, Dover has been a popular port for people who wish to explore mainland Europe. The iconic chalk cliffs have become known as the White Cliffs of Dover and can be seen for miles across the channel. Dover prides itself in its transport services and tourism, and has 3 museums; the main Dover Museum, the Dover Transport Museum and the Roman Painted House.

The port's efficient operations, high traffic capacity, and proximity to major road networks, including the M20 and M2 motorways, further enhance its role as a key transport hub for the UK.

Dover to Calais Ships

Reviews For Dover-Calais

4.4 / 5
3554 Reviews

Excellent service

Excellent service

Mr J Potter, 2 days agoCollected by AFerry.com

Very nice .

Very nice .

customer, 3 days agoCollected by AFerry.com

I changed the date of…

I changed the date of my reservation, but there's no record of the change, and the reservation has been deleted. I want to change another reservation, but apparently it's not working.

Arlette Alloy, 5 days agoCollected by AFerry.com

Ferry Timetable for Dover-Calais

Ferry Timetable for Dover to Calais between 03/08/2026 and 03/14/2026

SellerDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationSailing Days
00:15
01:55
1h 40min
Mon, Thu, Sat
00:20
01:50
1h 30min
Mon, Wed, Thu
02:20
04:00
1h 40min
Mon, Wed
03:30
05:00
1h 30min
Mon, Thu
05:20
06:50
1h 30min
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
06:15
07:45
1h 30min
Mon, Tue, Thu
07:10
08:50
1h 40min
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
07:50
09:20
1h 30min
Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri
08:15
09:45
1h 30min
Sun, Mon, Tue, Fri
09:45
11:15
1h 30min
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
09:55
11:35
1h 40min
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
10:15
11:45
1h 30min
Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
11:30
13:00
1h 30min
Sun, Mon, Thu, Fri
11:55
13:35
1h 40min
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri
12:35
14:05
1h 30min
Sun, Mon, Wed
13:40
15:10
1h 30min
Sun, Wed, Fri
14:40
16:20
1h 40min
Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri
14:55
16:25
1h 30min
Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri
15:05
16:35
1h 30min
Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri
16:40
18:20
1h 40min
Sun, Mon, Wed
16:40
18:10
1h 30min
Sun, Mon, Tue
17:20
18:50
1h 30min
Sun, Mon, Thu, Fri
18:50
20:20
1h 30min
Sun, Tue, Wed, Fri
19:30
21:10
1h 40min
Sun, Tue, Fri
19:40
21:10
1h 30min
Sun, Mon, Thu, Fri
20:45
22:15
1h 30min
Sun, Fri
21:30
23:10
1h 40min
Sun, Mon, Tue, Fri
22:00
23:30
1h 30min
Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri
23:55
01:25
1h 30min
Sun, Thu

Last Updated on 03/07/2026 07:04AM