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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Dover-Calais Promotions and Cheap Deals

Irish Ferries 121€ Calais - Dover 2 Day Return
Irish Ferries – Calais to Dover 2 Day Short Break from 121€ Return

Irish Ferries – Calais to Dover 2 Day Short Break from 121€ Return

Posted: Feb 20, 2026

Departure Board for Dover-Calais

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Departure TimeRouteSeller

08:45 PM

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Latest Ticket Prices for Dover-Calais

Sat, Mar 21, 20:45
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£108.50
Sat, Mar 21, 22:00
£104.00
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Sun, Mar 22, 03:00
£102.00

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 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.
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 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.

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.

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.

Dover to Calais Ships

Reviews for Dover-Calais

4.4 / 5
3560 Reviews

Good and cheap

Good and cheap

Mr ALEKSANDRAS OLEINIK, 3 days agoCollected by AFerry.com

Not happy with the girls…

Not happy with the girls in money exchange place

customer, 6 days agoCollected by AFerry.com

Great service, Irish ferries staff…

Great service, Irish ferries staff were exceptional both at check in and onboard.

Hayden Morgan, 6 days agoCollected by AFerry.com

Ferry Timetable for Dover-Calais

Ferry Timetable for Dover to Calais between 03/21/2026 and 03/27/2026

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

Last Updated on 03/21/2026 07:16AM