You want to travel from Dover to Calais? Then the Ferry Dover - Calais offers you a fast and cheap option for your trip. The ferry takes you 15 times a day in approx. 1 hour 30 minutes from Dover (England, Channel Ferries, Great Britain) to Calais (France, canal ferries).
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Info on the Ferry Dover - Calais
| Ferry connection: | Ferry Dover - Calais |
| Start port: | Dover (England, Channel Ferries, Great Britain) |
| Destination port: | Calais (France, canal ferries) |
| Travel time / journey time: | approx. 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 Dover - Calais book |
| Your shipping company: |
DFDS Seaways Irish Ferries P&O Ferries |
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Itinerary of the ferry Dover – Calais
With P&O Ferries, DFDS Seaways and Irish Fer ries, three shipping companies offer year-round ferry services between Great Britain and France. More than 50 crossings take place daily from Dover to Calais, travel time: about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Start from Dover ferry port
The Port of Dover is one of the largest passenger ports in Europe, and travelers will find the terminal at Eastern Docks.
Journey to the port of departure Dover
Coming from London, you can reach the port of Dover via the M2 and the M20. The journey is also easy by train and bus due to the proximity to the capital.
Dover ferry port address:
Marine Parade
Dover CT17 9BU
Vereinigtes Königreich
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On board the ferries to Calais
A wide variety of ferries operate on the cross-Channel route, including the Spirit of Britain, the Pride of Canterbury and The Isle of Inishmore. The latter is one of the most modern car ferries and has a capacity of 2,200 passengers and 856 vehicles.
What you can do during the crossing
Duty-free stores, Wi-Fi, video games and children’s play areas await you on the comparatively short crossing of the English Channel. Depending to shipping company, there is a colorful entertainment program for children during the summer months. The view to Dover Castle and the chalk cliffs can be particularly enjoyed from the outside deck.
These offers are available on board the ferry
All ferries are equipped with restaurants, cafes and bars. The exclusive Club Lounges are the perfect place to relax.
Arrival at Calais ferry port
The port of Calais is the largest passenger port in France. It is located in the north of the country and offers the shortest and fastest connection to UK.
Your options in Calais
When visiting Calais, you can’t miss the medieval Torre de Guet, the town hall, Notre Dame church and the citadel. The city promises a lively atmosphere, which is particularly noticeable in the centrally located Place d’Armes, in the alleys of the old town and on the popular promenade. A magnificent panoramic view is offered from the observation deck of the 51-meter high lighthouse, on clear days you can even see the brilliant white chalk cliffs of Dover from here. With a variety of hotels, guesthouses and apartments, Calais offers a wide choice for overnight guests.
Your options for onward travel from Calais
From the port of Calais there is direct access to the A26/E15 freeway to Paris, and the A16/E40 runs to Brussels. By cab or shuttle bus you can reach the city center of Calais, from where trains and coaches depart for Paris.
Calais ferry port address:
Rue Lamy
62100 Calais
Frankreich
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Port information for your journey by ferry from Dover 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 has survived the centuries unscathed since Victorian times. Dover’s Roman past comes to life at the lighthouse and the Roman Painted House with its murals. Along the waterfront promenade, cafés, restaurants and small shops make for a relaxing day by the sea.
Here you will find more information about the port, addresses of the ferry terminals, excursions in Dover and the surrounding area, as well as all the Ferries 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 citadel with its thick ramparts and moats and the lighthouse, which on a clear day offers magnificent views across to the chalk cliffs of Dover.
Here you will find more information about the port, addresses of the ferry terminals, excursions in Calais and the surrounding area, as well as all the Ferries to Calais.
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Questions & Answers about the Ferry Dover - Calais
Here you can find answers to various questions such as the number of departures, departure times and journey times as well as current waiting times for the journey from Dover to Calais.
››› Which ferries / shipping companies sail from Dover to Calais?
The ferry connection from Dover to Calais is currently operated by the shipping company DFDS SeawaysIrish FerriesP&O Ferries.
››› How much is the ferry from Dover to Calais by car, caravan or motorhome?
The prices on the ferry connection from Dover to Calais depend heavily on the load, the time of the journey, the vehicle itself and other points. You can do a simple price check here: ››› Check price.
››› How expensive is the ferry from Dover to France, canal ferries by car, caravan or motorhome?
The fare on the ferry connection from a to b depends on various factors and often depends on the load, the time of the journey, whether you are travelling with or without a vehicle and other points. You can do a simple price check here: ››› Check price
››› Where can I book the ferry from Dover to Calais?
You can easily book your Ferry Dover - Calais with us: ››› to booking
››› By what time do I have to check in on the ferry Dover-Calais at the latest?
You must check in at the latest until 45 minutes before departure at the port Dover. However, you should allow a little more time for check-in.
››› How often does the ferry go from Dover to Calais?
The ferry connection Dover-Calais is currently 15 times a day offered.
››› How long does the ferry take to get from Dover to Calais?
The travel duration (duration of the crossing) by ferry from Dover to Calais currently takes approx. 1 hour 30 minutes.
››› How do I get from Dover to Calais in France, canal ferries?
The best and most relaxed way to travel currently from Dover to Calais in France, canal ferries is to use the ferry connection Dover-Calais.
››› What can I do on board the ferry during the crossing?
During your journey from Dover to Calais, you have a variety of ways to pass the time on board your ferry. You can relax, shop, play sports or linger in the restaurant and enjoy a variety of delicacies.
››› Can I take my dog / pet with me on the ferry?
Yes, that is not a problem. Dogs and smaller pets such as cats travel normally on the ferry. On some ferries, animals must remain in the vehicle on the vehicle deck, on other ferries they can also be taken into the passenger areas.
››› How often does the ferry go from Dover to France, canal ferries?
The ferry from Dover to Calais currently departs 15 times a day. However, it is also possible that the connection is temporarily increased due to increased demand or that a departure is cancelled due to insufficient demand.
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