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Journey Information
8 ferries operate daily from Dover to Calais. The ferry trip from Dover to Calais is usually about one hour and 30 minutes long. However, be prepared just in case your ferry arrives slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 27 mi (43 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 30m |
| Cheapest price | £31.04 |
| Trips per day | 8 |
| Most frequent service | P&O Ferries |
| Ferry lines | 1 |
What ferry companies travel from Dover to Calais?
There is one ferry company that operates from Dover to Calais. P&O Ferries is the only company that connects the two cities by ferry. Fortunately, it has multiple scheduled ferries per day, so travelers still have a good amount of choice and flexibility.
| Ferry | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| P&O Ferries | 8 | 1h 30m | £31.04 |
Book P&O Ferries from Dover to Calais from £31. There are 8 P&O Ferries schedules from Dover to Calais and you can expect on average to pay for a P&O Ferries ticket to Calais. In Dover, P&O Ferries departs to Calais from Ferry Port and no other station. In Calais, P&O Ferries arrives at Ferry Port Terminal East and no other station.
An average trip on P&O Ferries from Dover to Calais takes 1 hours and 30 minutes .
On weekends, P&O Ferries offers 8 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Calais.
Frequently Asked Questions
The ferry usually takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 27 miles (43 kilometers) from Dover to Calais. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short trip.
The busiest day of the week to travel by ferry from Dover to Calais is on Wednesday. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Sunday is typically when ferries are least crowded. If you’re looking for a little extra space, taking a ferry on Sunday is the way to go.
The earliest ferry leaves Dover at 08:00. The latest ferry leaves Dover at 19:00. To see the times for all ferries between the first and last ones, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the ferry leave from in Dover?
Main departure station: Ferry Port
Most ferries depart from the main station in Dover.
All ferry stations in Dover:
Ferry Port
Where does the ferry arrive in Calais?
Main arrival station: Port de Calais
All ferries from Dover arrive at one main station in Calais.
Ferry stations in Calais:
Port de Calais
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