Calais to Dover Ferries
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How to get from Calais to Dover by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Calais to Dover ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Calais to Dover is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Calais to Dover can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Calais to Dover ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.
With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries, P&O Ferries or Norfolk Line. This way you can find the best deal on a Calais Dover ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.
Most P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries, DFDS Seaways or Norfolk Line ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.
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Calais to Dover Ferry Information
Ferry Calais Dover: Fares, Timetables and Duration
To travel by ferry from Calais to Dover, you'll find tickets range from £63 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £103 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Calais to Dover route is £74. The average ferry crossing time from Calais to Dover is 1 hours 30 min. The slowest ferries will take 1 hours 30 min to reach Dover, while the fastest boats will arrive in Dover in 1 hours 30 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Calais at 05:40. The last boat to Dover leaves the port of Calais at 09:50.
Why travel by ferry from Calais to Dover?
Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Calais to Dover ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Dover. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Calais to Dover is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Calais and Dover?
If you want to travel between Calais and Dover by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries, DFDS Seaways or Norfolk Line who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.
Where do the ferries leave from in Calais? Where do the boats arrive in Dover?
Port of departure in Calais
P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries, DFDS Seaways or Norfolk Line ferries depart for Dover from the following ports in Calais:
Port of arrival in Dover
Norfolk Line, DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries or P&O Ferries ships arrive in Dover from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Calais to Dover, it will take you at least 1 hours 30 min to cover the 26 mi between Calais and Dover.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Calais and Dover in winter) and the ferry company (P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries, DFDS Seaways and Norfolk Line). There are currently 39 crossings a day between Calais and Dover.
There are 4 ferry companies operating between Calais and Dover: P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries, DFDS Seaways and Norfolk Line.
Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries, P&O Ferries, Norfolk Line.
Before booking, compare the prices of DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries, P&O Ferries, Norfolk Line on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.
If you want to change or cancel your Calais Dover ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.
During your crossing between Calais and Dover, you will travel 26 mi.
To go by boat from Calais to Dover, you can find prices ranging from £63 for the lowest, to £103 for the highest. The average price we observed was £74.
The first ferry leaves Calais at 05:40 for Dover.
The last ferry to Dover usually departs from Calais at 09:50.
Your Calais to Dover ferry experience
If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Calais to Dover sea crossing is like. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Calais to disembarkation in Dover, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries, P&O Ferries and Norfolk Line. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Calais and Dover.
Ready for boarding in Calais
Before you set off on your Calais Dover ferry journey, here are some steps to take before boarding:
- Arrival time in Calais port / You should arrive in the port of Calais well in advance. Please check this with your Norfolk Line, DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries or P&O Ferries company. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Calais Dover crossing / Go to the Norfolk Line, DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries or P&O Ferries desk at Calais ferry terminal to check in with your passport or ID card and your booking number. By car, the process is the same, but directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
- Boarding the ferry to Dover / Information messages are broadcast in the Calais ferry terminal to invite you to board. If you are travelling by car, Norfolk Line, DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries or P&O Ferries staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.
Life on board the ferry between Calais and Dover
On board the Norfolk Line, DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries or P&O Ferries ship, you can choose your activities according to your preferences! Some will want to relax in one of the reclining lounges, others will want to make the most of all the services offered on board or simply enjoy the view of the sea from the ship's deck.
Ferry arrival in Dover
Finally you will find some information for the arrival of the ferry in Dover:
- Approaching Dover Harbour / You will only be allowed access to the garage once the boat is moored. There is no need to rush. It is best to wait on the outside decks to watch the ferry manoeuvre into Dover Harbour.
- If you are in a cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Dover Harbour.
- Leave the ship and Dover is yours / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. In Dover you are likely to pass a customs check. Finally, your stay in Dover begins in earnest!
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