Depending on the season their are usually 36 daily and 247 weekly sailings between Dover and Calais. 3 ferry operators provide ferries from Dover to Calais, DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries & P&O Ferries. Dover Calais Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
The earliest Dover Calais ferry typically departs Dover at about 00:10. The average sailing time of a ferry from Dover to Calais is approximately 1h 31m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 1h 30m.
Ferry prices for a ferry from Dover to Calais typically range between $190* and $508*. On average the Dover Calais ferry is $350*. The cheapest Dover Calais ferry prices start from $49*. The average price for a foot passenger is $165*. The average price for a Dover Calais car ferry is $338*.
Ferry prices may differ by season and depend on various factors, such as number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Dover and Calais is approximately 37.8 miles (60.8km), or 32.8 nautical miles.
Yes, there is a car ferry from Dover to Calais provided by DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries, P&O Ferries. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and tickets for car ferries between Dover and Calais.
Yes, Dover Calais ferries allow foot passengers. You can travel as a foot passenger from Dover to Calais with P&O Ferries.
| Dover - Calais Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | UK | |
| Destination Country | France | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries & P&O Ferries | |
| Average Price | A$345* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 36 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 247 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1h 31m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1h 30m | |
| First Ferry | 00:10 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:50 | |
| Distance | 32 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-04-02.
The English town and port of Dover is located in the county of Kent in the south east of England. The town lies on the English Channel coast at its narrowest point between England and France. This narrow stretch of the English Channel is called the Strait of Dover. In and around the town there are many things for visitors to see and do. In memory of the spot where Bleriot landed following the first cross channel flight in 1909, the Bleriot Memorial is an outline of the aircraft flown set into the ground. Also, and overlooking the town, is Dover Castle which is the largest castle in England. It was founded in the 12th century and has been described as the "Key to England" due to its defensive significance throughout its history.
The Port of Dover is the world's busiest passenger port, with 16 million travellers, 2.1 million lorries, 2.8 million cars and motorcycles and 86,000 coaches passing through it each year. It is the main port of departure for travellers from the UK to France and beyond into mainland Europe. Services are operated by P&O Ferries and DFDS Seaways to Calais and Dunkirk.
The French city of Calais is located in the Nord-Pas de Calais department of north west France and is the closest port in France to England. The Strait of Dover, which lies across the English Channel on the UK mainland, is around 32 km from Calais and on a clear day the famous White Cliffs of Dover can be seen from Calais as can the Calais coast from the cliffs. Calais has been an important maritime hub for commerce and tourism between France and England for many years and the town itself is divided into two parts. The old town, Calais-Nord, is located on a man made island that is surrounded by canals and harbours. The modern town, St-Pierre, is located to the south of the old town. The city is moving away from just being home to the busy port and is becoming increasingly popular as a tourist destination in itself. It has a long and rich cultural heritage, a number of museums and a lively nightlife. A popular attraction in the city are its Belfries which are siege towers that were built to protect the city from marauders, and are today declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ferries to England depart Calais on average every 30 minutes, with a crossing time to Dover of around 75 minutes.
Timetables between 15/4/2024 and 21/4/2024
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFDS Seaways | 00:10 | 01:40 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| DFDS Seaways | 00:35 | 02:05 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Mon, Sun |
| Irish Ferries | 01:25 | 02:55 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| Irish Ferries | 02:55 | 04:25 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Mon, Sun |
| P&O Ferries | 03:10 | 04:50 | 1 hour 40 minutes | Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Irish Ferries | 04:40 | 06:10 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| DFDS Seaways | 04:40 | 06:10 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Irish Ferries | 06:15 | 07:45 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| P&O Ferries | 06:55 | 08:30 | 1 hour 35 minutes | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| DFDS Seaways | 07:40 | 09:10 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| Irish Ferries | 07:50 | 09:20 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| P&O Ferries | 08:25 | 10:00 | 1 hour 35 minutes | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| DFDS Seaways | 09:10 | 10:40 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| Irish Ferries | 09:30 | 11:00 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| P&O Ferries | 10:05 | 11:40 | 1 hour 35 minutes | Everyday |
| DFDS Seaways | 10:40 | 12:10 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| Irish Ferries | 11:05 | 12:35 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| P&O Ferries | 12:05 | 13:50 | 1 hour 45 minutes | Everyday |
| Irish Ferries | 12:45 | 14:15 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| DFDS Seaways | 12:55 | 14:25 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| P&O Ferries | 13:45 | 15:20 | 1 hour 35 minutes | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| DFDS Seaways | 14:25 | 15:55 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| Irish Ferries | 14:25 | 15:55 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| P&O Ferries | 15:25 | 17:00 | 1 hour 35 minutes | Everyday |
| DFDS Seaways | 15:55 | 17:25 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| Irish Ferries | 16:00 | 17:30 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| P&O Ferries | 17:25 | 19:05 | 1 hour 40 minutes | Everyday |
| Irish Ferries | 17:35 | 19:05 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| DFDS Seaways | 18:10 | 19:40 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| P&O Ferries | 19:05 | 20:40 | 1 hour 35 minutes | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| Irish Ferries | 19:10 | 20:40 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| DFDS Seaways | 19:40 | 21:10 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| Irish Ferries | 20:45 | 22:15 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| P&O Ferries | 20:45 | 22:25 | 1 hour 40 minutes | Everyday |
| DFDS Seaways | 21:10 | 22:40 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| Irish Ferries | 22:15 | 23:45 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
| P&O Ferries | 23:00 | 00:30 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Irish Ferries | 23:50 | 01:20 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Everyday |
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