Ferry from Dover to Calais
Route map
- DFDS
- P&O Ferries
- Irish Ferries
DFDS 1 hour 40 minutes
Check prices P&O Ferries 1 hour 35 minutes
Check prices Irish Ferries 1 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 | 401 | Calais / All ships |
| P&O Ferries | 1:35–1:45 | 11 | 392 | P&O Pioneer, P&O Liberte, Spirit of France |
| Irish Ferries | 1:30 | 9 | 392 | Oscar Wilde, Isle of Inishmore |
Fares by vehicle
- Foot passenger
- €32
- Car
- €93
- Motorcycle
- €51
- Bicycle
- €21
- Motorhome
- €112
- Van
- €106
- Minibus
- €118
Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.
Season and frequency
Oct
31
Nov
30.5
Dec
31
Jan
25
Feb
31
Mar
31
Apr
31
May
31
Jun
31
Jul
32
Aug
32
Sep
31
Oct
31
Sailings per operating day
Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season
Timetable
Date
Ports and terminals
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.