Ferry from Dover to Calais
Route map
- DFDS
- P&O Ferries
- Irish Ferries
DFDS1 hour 40 minutes
Check prices →P&O Ferries1 hour 30 minutes
Check prices →Irish Ferries1 hour 30 minutes
Check prices →Ferry connections Dover - Calais
Operators compared
| Operator | Duration (hrs:min) | Sailings per operating day | Operating days | Vessels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFDS | 1:40 | 11 | 396 | Calais / All Ships |
| P&O Ferries | 1:30–1:45 | 11 | 365 | P&O Liberte, P&O Pioneer, Spirit Of France |
| Irish Ferries | 1:30 | 9 | 130 | Oscar Wilde, Isle Of Inishmore |
Fares by vehicle
- Foot passenger
- €32
- Car
- €98
- Motorcycle
- €51
- Bicycle
- €21
- Motorhome
- €118
- Van
- €111
- Minibus
- €116
Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.
Season and frequency
Jun
11
Jul
10.5
Aug
32.5
Sep
31
Oct
31
Nov
31
Dec
31
Jan
20
Feb
22
Mar
22
Apr
22
May
22
Jun
22
Jul
22
Aug
22
Sailings per operating day
Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season
Timetable
Date
Ports and terminals
Calais
Town port
- Terminals
- Terminal Ferry, 285 avenue du Merite Maritime, 62105 Calais (Calais 1 und Calais 2)
- Location
- Calais, Pas-de-Calais, Nordfrankreich
- Waters
- Ärmelkanal
Dover
Town port
- Terminals
- Dover Ferry Terminal, Eastern Docks, Dover, Kent; Passenger Terminal fuer Fusspassagiere
- Location
- Dover, Dover, Kent, England
- Waters
- Ärmelkanal
Frequently asked questions about the Dover - Calais ferry
Crossing time
How long does the ferry from Dover to Calais take?+
The crossing from Dover to Calais takes 1 hour 40 minutes on average. Depending on the departure, the crossing takes between 1 hour 30 minutes and 1 hour 40 minutes.
Timetable
How often does the ferry from Dover to Calais run?+
The ferry from Dover to Calais runs daily, with up to 31 departures a day. The exact departure times are in the timetable on this page.
Operator
Which ferry companies sail from Dover to Calais?+
DFDS, P&O Ferries and Irish Ferries serve the Dover - Calais route. Crossing time and departure frequency differ between the operators; the comparison is on this page.
Vehicles
Can I take a vehicle on the Dover - Calais ferry?+
Yes. The timetable lists prices for cars, motorcycles, bicycles, campervans, vans and minibuses. The starting prices for each vehicle class are shown on this page and apply to the next bookable departures.
Season
Does the Dover - Calais ferry run all year round?+
Yes, departures are scheduled for all twelve months. How frequent they are differs between high and low season.