Dover Calais Ferry
Ferries from Dover to Calais are operated by Irish Ferries, P&O Ferries, and DFDS Seaways, running 7 days a week throughout the year. With approximately 180 weekly sailings in the summer and 125 during the off-season, the journey typically takes around 1 hour 30 minutes. Departures run around the clock, with the earliest crossing at 00:20 and the latest at 23:55. Prices start from as little as £92, depending on the season and vehicle type.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dover-Calais
Frequently Asked Questions About Dover-Calais
These are the most commonly asked questions. Can't find what you're looking for? No worries, get in touch and we'll be more than happy to assist with your enquiry.
How long is the ferry from Dover to Calais?
What are the check-in times for Irish Ferries from Dover to Calais and Calais to Dover?
What are the check-in times for DFDS ferries from Calais to Dover and Dover to Calais?
What are the check-in times for P&O Ferries from Dover to Calais and Calais to Dover?
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.
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Reviews For Dover-Calais
Unfortunately, it arrived late...but overall…
Unfortunately, it arrived late...but overall it was okay.
Great trip!
Great trip!
My family traveled on the…
My family traveled on the ferry and really found it to be quite a fantastic experience, there is something visceral about taking the boat to France that you don't get from other transportation options. I did have a problem booking on the P&O website though, it wouldn't accept the birthdays no matter what I tried to enter. Had to use a third party site to book travel.