Next ferry departures
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Get from Dover to Calais
The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just ZAR 786, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Dover and Calais?
Dover
- A
Dover Coach Stop, Eastern Docks
53 George St, Dover, Kent CT17 0EG, UK - B
Foot Passenger Terminal
N Exit Rd, Dover CT16, UK - C
Dover Central Travel
Eastern Docks, Dover CT16, UK
Calais
- A
Terminal Ferry Calais
Avenue du Commandant Cousteau, 62100 Calais, France - B
Calais Cité Europe
Centre Commercial Cité Europe, 1001 Boulevard du Kent, 62231 Coquelles, France - C
Calais Ferry Terminal
Avenue du Commandant Cousteau, 62100 Calais, France - D
Calais Centre Ville
17 Quai du Rhin, 62100 Calais, France - E
Calais(CIté Europe) - Arrêt en face de la porte 5
1001 Boulevard du Kent, 62231 Coquelles, France
Ferry Companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dover to Calais by ferry
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the ferry ticket from Dover to Calais?
The cheapest ferry tickets from Dover to Calais start at ZAR 786. The average price for this ferry route is about ZAR 2,426. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the ferry ride from Dover to Calais?
The average ferry travel time from Dover to Calais is 1h 30m, covering a distance of 42 km. The fastest ferry can get you there in 1h 30m and is operated by DFDS Seaways.
Which ferry companies serve the Dover to Calais route?
According to Busbud, several major ferry companies operate on this route with 20 ferries available per day, including services from DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries, P&O Ferries.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the ferry from Dover to Calais?
The earliest ferry from Dover to Calais departs at 12:15am. And the latest ferry departs at 10:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the ferry trip from Dover to Calais?
A ferry journey from Dover to Calais produces an estimated 9.3 kg of CO₂.
Find the cheapest prices for ferries
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Dover to Calais was searched and found on Jun 9, 2026 with a price of ZAR 742To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your ferry tickets from Dover to Calais, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay between ZAR 742 and ZAR 5,072 for a ferry ticket from Dover to Calais based on the past 2 days. You can expect to find the lowest price for this trip at ZAR 744 on 2026-06-13.
Usually Irish Ferries will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
