Dover to Calais Ferries
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How to get from Dover to Calais by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Dover to Calais ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Dover to Calais is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Dover to Calais can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Dover to Calais 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 Dover Calais 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.
To find the best deals on ferries from Dover to Calais simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.
Dover to Calais Ferry Information
Ferry Dover Calais: Fares, Timetables and Duration
To travel by ferry from Dover to Calais, you'll find tickets range from £31 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £146 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Dover to Calais route is £77. The average ferry crossing time from Dover to Calais is 1 hours 30 min. The slowest ferries will take 1 hours 30 min to reach Calais, while the fastest boats will arrive in Calais in 1 hours 30 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Dover at 06:55. The last boat to Calais leaves the port of Dover at 10:40.
Why travel by ferry from Dover to Calais?
Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Dover to Calais ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Calais. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Dover to Calais is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Dover and Calais?
If you want to travel between Dover and Calais 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 Dover? Where do the boats arrive in Calais?
Port of departure in Dover
P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries, DFDS Seaways or Norfolk Line ferries depart for Calais from the following ports in Dover:
Port of arrival in Calais
Norfolk Line, DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries or P&O Ferries ships arrive in Calais from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Dover to Calais, it will take you at least 1 hours 30 min to cover the 26 mi between Dover and Calais.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Dover and Calais in winter) and the ferry company (P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries, DFDS Seaways and Norfolk Line). There are currently 38 crossings a day between Dover and Calais.
There are 4 ferry companies operating between Dover and Calais: 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 Dover Calais 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 Dover and Calais, you will travel 26 mi.
To go by boat from Dover to Calais, you can find prices ranging from £31 for the lowest, to £146 for the highest. The average price we observed was £77.
The first ferry leaves Dover at 06:55 for Calais.
The last ferry to Calais usually departs from Dover at 10:40.
What is the Dover to Calais ferry crossing like?
If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Dover to Calais sea crossing is like. To help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries, P&O Ferries or Norfolk Line ferry cruise, here we explain the different stages of the journey, from boarding the ship in Dover to disembarking in Calais. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Dover and Calais.
Ready for boarding in Dover
Before you set off on your Dover Calais ferry journey, here are some steps to take before boarding:
- Presentation at the port of Dover / You should arrive in the port of Dover well in advance. Please check this with your Norfolk Line, DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries or P&O Ferries company. After this time, the company may refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Dover Calais crossing / Go to the Norfolk Line, DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries or P&O Ferries desk at Dover 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 Calais / Information messages are broadcast in the Dover 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 Dover and Calais
On the P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries, DFDS Seaways or Norfolk Line ship, everyone has their own travel philosophy. 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.
Calais is in sight, disembarkation imminent!
Finally you will find some information for the arrival of the ferry in Calais:
- Approaching Calais Harbour / You will only be allowed access to the garage once the boat is moored. There is no point in rushing. It is best to wait on the outside decks to watch the ferry manoeuvre into Calais Harbour.
- Vacate your cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Calais Harbour.
- Leaving the ship and exploring Calais / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. As a pedestrian, you will get out even faster. In Calais you are likely to pass a customs check. Finally, your stay in Calais begins in earnest!
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