Calais – Dover
Ferries to England
Calais – Dover
Ferries to England
The Calais to Dover ferry route is provided by 3 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Calais to Dover is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Calais to Dover cost around $186 and $503, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Calais to Dover.
Calais Dover ferry sailings typycally depart from Calais at around 00:10. The last ferry leaves at 23:00.
The Calais Dover ferry trip can take around 1 hour 30 minutes. The fastest Calais to Dover ferry is around 1 hour 30 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 209 weekly sailings from Calais to Dover serviced by P&O Ferries, DFDS Seaways & Irish Ferries. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Calais Dover ferry prices typically range between $186* and $503*. The average price is typically $372*. The cheapest ferries from Calais to Dover start from $186*. The average price for a foot passenger is $117*. The average price for a car is $368*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25.
The distance between Calais to Dover is approximately 38 miles (61km) or 33 nautical miles.
Yes, P&O Ferries, DFDS Seaways & Irish Ferries allow cars on board ferries between Calais and Dover. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Calais and Dover.
Foot passengers can travel on the Calais to Dover ferry with P&O Ferries.
Pets can travel on ferries from Calais to Dover with P&O Ferries, DFDS Seaways & Irish Ferries. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
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The French town and major sea port of Calais is located in northern France and lies on the English Channel coast, around 21 miles across the English Channel from the English Port of Dover. On a clear day it is possible to see the White Cliffs of Dover, across the Strait of Dover. Calais' old town, known as Calais-Nord, is surrounded by canals and harbours and lies on an artificial island. The more modern part of Calais, known as St-Pierre, is located to the south of the old town.
Visitors to the town can take in the Tour du Guet which is situated in the Place d'Armes in the old town. Built in the 13th century, the structure was originally a water tower which was subsequently used as a lighthouse until 1848.
The port of Calais is well known to many visitors from the UK and is the 4th largest port in France, by passenger numbers. It is the main gateway into France for many UK visitors and is less than 3 hours by car from Paris, Brussels and London and is connected to several motorways. On average a ship departs from Calais every 30 minutes, with around 50 departures to Dover each day, with a crossing time of about 75 minutes.
The town and port of Dover is located on the south east coast of England, in the county of Kent. The major ferry port lies on the English Channel coast, at its narrowest point between England and France. Dover is the world's busiest passenger port with roughly 16 million travellers, 2 million lorries, nearly 3 million cars and motorcycles and 86,000 coaches passing through it each year. Providing an iconic backdrop to the town are its white chalk cliffs and are an impressive sight when entering the port by ferry.
A popular tourist attraction in the town is the 12th century Dover Castle which stands guard over the town. The medieval castle has been described as the "Key to England" because of its defensive importance over the centuries, and is also England's largest castle. Today, the castle is a designated Scheduled Monument which means that it is a nationally important historic building and archaeological site that is protected against unauthorised change. It is also a Grade I listed building and an internationally recognised important structure. The castle, its secret tunnels and surrounding land are all now owned by English Heritage.
