You want to travel from Calais to Dover? Then the Ferry Calais - Dover offers you a fast and cheap option for your trip. The ferry takes you 15 times a day in 1 hour 30 minutes from Calais (France, canal ferries) to Dover (England, Channel Ferries, Great Britain).
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Info about the route Calais - Dover
Ferry connection: | Ferry Calais - Dover |
Start port: | Calais (France, canal ferries) |
Destination port: | Dover (England, Channel Ferries, Great Britain) |
Travel time / journey time: | 1 hour 30 minutes |
Number of crossings: | 15 times a day |
Season: | All year round (January-December) |
Check-in: | until 45 minutes before departure |
Booking: | Ferry Calais - Dover book |
Your ferry operator: |
DFDS Seaways Irish Ferries P&O Ferries |
Port information for your journey by ferry from Calais to Dover
Calais
The port city of Calais has an old town that is well worth seeing, with its historic town hall, well-kept facades and picturesque gabled roof houses, which invite you to take a leisurely tour of discovery. Continue on to the ...
Port address
Address ferry harbour Calais | |
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Street: | Av. du Commandant Cousteau |
Postcode & city: | 62100 Calais |
Country: | France |
GPS: | 50.9666056, 1.8656262 |
Travel information
Arrival by car
- From Paris: Take the A1 and change to the A26 towards Calais. Follow the A26 to the Calais-Centre exit and then follow the signs to the Calais ferry port.
- From Brussels: Take the A16/E40 towards France. In France, stay on the A16 until you reach the ferry port of Calais.
- From London (via the Eurotunnel): Drive to Folkestone and use the Eurotunnel. On arrival in Calais, follow the signs to the ferry port.
Arrival by bus & train
- By train: Calais is easily accessible by TGV and regional trains. From Calais-Ville or Calais-Fréthun train station, you can take a cab or a local bus to the ferry port.
- By bus: Regional and national bus lines serve Calais. Check the timetables to the ferry port.
Arrival by plane
The nearest major airport is Lille, from where you can travel to Calais by train or hire a car.
Here you will find more detailed information about the harbour, addresses of the ferry terminals, information about travelling to Calais, as well as all Ferries to Calais.
Dover
From afar, the famous chalk cliffs welcome visitors to Dover. In addition, the city has many other attractions to offer. Dover Castle, for example, is one of the most powerful castle complexes in England and the multi-storey Crabble Corn Mill ...
Port address
Address ferry harbour Dover | |
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Street: | Back Rd W |
Postcode & city: | CT16 1LT Dover |
Country: | England (United Kingdom) |
GPS: | 51.1269370, 1.3280865 |
Travel information
Arrival by car
- From London (northwest): Head southeast on the M20 until it becomes the A20. Follow the A20 directly to Dover and the signs to the ferry port.
- From Canterbury (north): Take the A2 southeast to Dover. The A2 will take you directly to the ferry port. In the port, follow the signs to your terminal.
- From Brighton (west): Take the A27, change to the A259 and follow the coast road until you meet the A20 which will take you to Dover.
Arrival by bus & train
Train connections to Dover are available from various cities in the UK, including London. Dover Priory train station is the closest to the ferry port. From there, you can take a local bus or cab to the ferry port.
Arrival by plane
- Closest major airport: London Gatwick (LGW): From Gatwick you can take a train to Dover or drive on the M25 and then on the M20/A20.
Here you will find more detailed information about the harbour, addresses of the ferry terminals, information about travelling to Dover, as well as all Ferries to Dover.
Itinerary & Inspirations
Itinerary of the ferry Calais – Dover
With P&O Ferries, DFDS Seaways and Irish Ferries, three shipping companies offer year-round connections between Great Britain and France. More than 50 crossings a day take place between Calais and Dover, travel time: 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Start from Calais ferry port
The Port of Calais is the largest ferry port in France, with more than ten million passengers annually, and offers the shortest distance between France and the UK. A modern ferry port, Calais has restaurants, restrooms, Wi-Fi and car rentals. Parking spaces are available.
Journey to the port of departure Calais
The journey to Calais is usually made via two routes. From Germany and Northern Europe via the E40 and A16, from Paris via the E15 and A26. From the city center in Calais, take the free shuttle bus or cab to the terminal. Pedestrians are expressly advised not to make their way to the terminal to foot or by bicycle.
On board the ferries to Dover
A wide variety of ferries travel from Calais to Dover and back, including the Prideof Kent, the Pride of Burgundy and the Spirit of France. The latter can accommodate up to 2,000 passengers and more than 1,000 cars. This makes it one of the largest ferries to cross the English Channel towards Dover.
What you can do during the crossing
All cross-Channel ferries offer duty-free stores, Wi-Fi, video games and children’s areas. Depending on the shipping company, the youngest passengers can look forward to an additional entertainment program during the summer peak season. The view of to chalk cliffs of Dover from the outer deck is particularly beautiful – on clear days they can already be seen from Calais.
These offers are available on board the ferry
The gastronomic offer of the ferries includes restaurants, cafes and bars. The exclusive Club Lounges are a particularly relaxing place to travel.
Arrival at Dover ferry port
In Dover, life takes place around the harbor. It is considered an important hub for ferry, cargo and cruise ships and is divided into the Eastern and Western Docks.
Your options in Dover
Long before you enter the harbor, the chalk cliffs and the mighty Castle of Dover greet you. Once there, the waterfront, restaurants, cafes and small stores make for a relaxing vacation on the English south coast. A visit to the Victorian-era Crabble Corn Mill is fascinating. What traces the Romans left in Dover? A lighthouse and the Roman Painted House with its murals. Hotels and B&Bs are available in various price ranges.
Your options for onward travel from Dover
From Dover harbor, you can take to M20 or the A2 directly to London. About 2.5 kilometers from the ferry terminal is Dover Priory station, from here it is only 90 minutes to the British capital by high-speed train. Alternatively, you can continue your journey by car, bus and train along the English south coast.
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Alternative ferry connections
To travel from Calais to Dover or from France, canal ferries to England, Channel Ferries, Great Britain, you can also use one of the following alternative ferry routes:
Route | Start country & destination country |
Number & Duration of trip |
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Ferry Zeebrugge – Hull | BelgiumEngland, North Sea Ferries, Great Britain | 7 times a week 14 hours 30 minutes |
Ferry Dunkirk – Rosslare | FranceIreland | up to 5 times a week 21-23 hours |
FAQ on the Ferry Calais - Dover
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