Dover to Calais Ferry: Cheap Tickets & Timetables

Get from Dover to Calais

This route is served by ferry only

The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just CLP 42,889, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20ferry per day
1h 30mAverage duration
42 kmDistance
9kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dover to Calais by ferry

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much is the ferry ticket from Dover to Calais?

    The cheapest ferry tickets from Dover to Calais start from CLP 42,889. The average price for this ferry route is around CLP 132,497. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance to have a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the ferry journey from Dover to Calais?

    The average ferry journey 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.

  3. Which ferry companies serve the Dover to Calais route?

    According to Busbud, several major ferry companies operate this route, with 20 ferries a day, including services from DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries, P&O Ferries.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the ferry from Dover to Calais?

    The earliest ferry departs from Dover for Calais at 00:15. And the latest ferry departs at 22:50.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the ferry journey from Dover to Calais?

    A ferry journey from Dover to Calais produces an estimated 9.3 kg of CO₂.

Find the cheapest ferry prices

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
12/06
CLP 131,459
13/06
CLP 217,783
Today
CLP 130,930
15/06
No data
16/06
No data
17/06
CLP 40,617
18/06
CLP 40,951
19/06
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Dover to Calais was searched and found on 17 Jun 2026 with a price of CLP 40,617

To save money and ensure you get 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 CLP 40,617 and CLP 293,683 for a ferry ticket from Dover to Calais based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the lowest price for the trip at CLP 40,617 which is on 2026-06-17.

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.

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