Escape across the Channel for the day from just £56 return. Sail from Dover to Calais with Irish Ferries and enjoy a great-value day trip to France for a standard car and up to five passengers when you book with AFerry.
Whether you're planning a shopping trip, a leisurely lunch by the coast or simply a day exploring Calais or Dover, this day return fare makes it easy to enjoy more for less while travelling with confidence.
📌 Offer details
✔ Fare: From £56 return for a standard car and up to five passengers on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday departures; from £93 return on other travel days
✔ Route: Dover ↔ Calais
✔ Booking deadline: Book by 28 August 2026
✔ Travel period: Travel up to 30 August 2026, inclusive
✔ Advance booking: Book at least 24 hours before departure
✔ Day return: Return travel is required and must take place within 24 hours of the scheduled arrival time of the outbound sailing
Compare ferry crossings with AFerry to find the best available fares and enjoy a simple, stress-free journey across the Channel.
❓ Frequently asked questions
1. What is the Irish Ferries Dover–Calais day return offer with AFerry?
This offer lets you sail from Dover to Calais with Irish Ferries from £56 return for a standard car and up to five passengers on selected departures when you book with AFerry.
2. Can I travel in both directions with this offer?
Yes. The offer is valid on Dover–Calais and Calais–Dover sailings, and a return journey is required.
3. When can I travel with this offer?
Travel is available on eligible departures up to 30 August 2026, inclusive.
4. When do I need to book?
Bookings must be made by 28 August 2026 and at least 24 hours before departure.
5. What does the fare include?
The fare starts from £56 return for a standard car and up to five passengers on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday departures. On other travel days, fares start from £93 return. The return journey must take place within 24 hours of the scheduled arrival time of the outbound sailing.
6. Can I amend or cancel my booking?
Promotional fares may have specific amendment and cancellation conditions. Bookings cancelled under this offer are non-refundable.
7. Do I need a promo code to book this Irish Ferries offer on AFerry?
No. Eligible promotional fares are applied automatically when you book through AFerry, so there's no need to enter a promo code.
Terms and Conditions
England Day Trip - Offer valid for bookings made until 28 August 2026 on the Dover ↔ Calais route with travel up to 30 August 2026, inclusive. Fares start from £56 return for a standard car and up to five passengers on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday departures, and from £93 return on other travel days. Bookings must be made at least 24 hours before travel. The fare is valid for a maximum of 24 hours from the scheduled arrival time of the outbound sailing, and a return journey is mandatory. Subject to availability. Charges, administrative dues, ETS charges and all other fixed fees are excluded from the promotional fare. Promotional fares may be subject to special amendment and cancellation conditions. Bookings cancelled under this offer are non-refundable. The offer excludes commercial vehicles, motorhomes, caravans and vans. Irish Ferries reserve the right to withdraw or amend this offer at any time. AFerry and the ferry operator may modify these details at any time.