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 CA$67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20ferry per day
1h 30mAverage duration
26 milesDistance
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 does a ferry ticket cost from Dover to Calais?

    The cheapest ferry tickets from Dover to Calais start from CA$67. The average price for this ferry route is around CA$205. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

    The average ferry journey time from Dover to Calais is 1h 30m, covering a distance of 26 miles. The fastest ferry can get you there in 1h 30m and is operated by DFDS Seaways.

  3. Which ferry companies operate 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.

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

    The earliest ferry from Dover to Calais leaves at 00:15. The latest ferry leaves 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
13/06
CA$337
14/06
CA$203
Today
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16/06
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17/06
CA$63
18/06
CA$64
19/06
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20/06
CA$209
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Dover to Calais was searched and found on 17 Jun 2026 with a price of CA$63

To save money and make 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 CA$63 and CA$454 for a ferry ticket from Dover to Calais over the past 2 days. You can expect to find the lowest price for the trip at CA$63 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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