Calais – Dover
Ferries to England
Calais – Dover
Ferries to England
There are around 24 daily and 163 weekly sailings from Calais to Dover. 3 operators sail this route
The earliest Calais Dover ferry sailings typically depart Calais at around 00:05. The last ferry usually departs at 23:00.
The average duration of a Calais Dover ferry is around 1h 30m. The fastest sailings are approximately 1h 30m. The fastest ferry costs around $317. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators, type of ship and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are an average of 24 daily sailings and up to 163 weekly ferry sailings from Calais to Dover. These sailings are provided by DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries & P&O Ferries. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
Calais Dover ferry prices typically range between $175.17* and $429.0*. The average price is typically $239.21*. The cheapest Calais Dover ferry prices start from $40.43*. The average price for a foot passenger is $143.87*. The average price for a car is $236.99*.
Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Calais and Dover is approximately 37.8 miles (60.8km) or 32.8 nautical miles.
Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between Calais and Dover with P&O Ferries. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.
Pets are welcome on board Calais Dover ferries with DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries & P&O Ferries. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Calais - Dover Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | France | |
| Destination Country | UK | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries & P&O Ferries | |
| Average Price | A$237* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 24 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 163 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1h 30m | |
| First Ferry | 00:05 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:00 | |
| Distance | 32 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
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.
