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How to get from Calais to Dover by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Calais to Dover ferry ticket? Look no further, you've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Calais to Dover is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Calais to Dover can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Calais to Dover ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like DFDS Seaways, P&O Ferries or Norfolk Line. This way you can find the best price for a Calais Dover ferry ticket according to your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Norfolk Line, P&O Ferries or DFDS Seaways ships offer onboard amenities such as cabins, restaurants, stores, Wi-Fi and more. Often, they also offer facilities for people with limited mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Calais to Dover simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Calais to Dover Ferry Information

Port of departure
Calais
France
Nord-Pas de Calais
Port of arrival
Dover
United Kingdom
England
Distance
26 mi
Ferry Companies
DFDS Seaways, P&O Ferries, Norfolk Line
Frequency of crossings
39 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
1 hrs. 30 min
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Why take a ferry from Calais to Dover ?

Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner or with the family, a Calais to Dover ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Dover. Here are 3 reasons why we think Calais to Dover ferry is an ideal way to travel.

Not to be bored on board... unlike the plane
If we compare the speed, the plane is certainly the fastest way to go from Calais to Dover. But you are stuck in your seat, tied down by your seatbelt and the opportunities to move around are almost nil. During the Calais Dover ferry trip with DFDS Seaways, P&O Ferries or Norfolk Line, there are countless opportunities for entertainment with restaurants and bars, or to stroll and sunbathe on a promenade deck... The services and the level of freedom during a flight are radically different!
To enjoy the incredible sea view
Generally, when we go on vacation by the sea, we look for a sea view as much as possible (at the restaurant, at the hotel, while hiking...). During the Calais Dover crossing, whether you are on deck, dining in the restaurant or relaxing in the comfortable lounges of the Norfolk Line, P&O Ferries or DFDS Seaways ship, you will simply have a front row seat to the incredible spectacle that the sea offers. Restaurant, bars, lounges, cabins,... the magnificent views of the sea are omnipresent on board the ship.
To not get tired, unlike the car
Because of the increased vigilance required to drive a car on long journeys, one can say that driving is exhausting. The Calais Dover ferry trip is the opposite! On board, depending on the Norfolk Line, P&O Ferries or DFDS Seaways ship in service, everything is done to relax in the calm of comfortable reclining lounges, to give you time to yourself, to lounge on the outside decks, to entertain and have fun. No doubt you'll arrive in Dover completely relaxed.

Where do the ferries leave from in Calais? Where do the boats arrive in Dover?

Port of departure in Calais

Norfolk Line, P&O Ferries or DFDS Seaways ferries depart for Dover from the following ports in Calais:

Calais Terminal Est Car Ferry
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Port of arrival in Dover

DFDS Seaways, P&O Ferries or Norfolk Line ships arrive in Dover from the following ports:

Dover Ferry Terminal
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Which companies operate between Calais and Dover?

If you're looking to travel between Calais and Dover by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including Norfolk Line, P&O Ferries or DFDS Seaways who offer regular services between the two cities. You can find more information about the different ferry companies on this route and their departure times here.

Norfolk Line Calais Dover
Norfolk Line
Norfolk Line is a passenger transport company that was acquired in 2010 by DFDS Seaways. On Vivanoda, you can compare Calais-Dover fares and book a Norfolk Line ticket between Calais and Dover. More information about Norfolk Line
P&O Ferries Calais Dover
P&O Ferries
P&O Ferries is an English company based in Dover. It is listed on Vivanoda which is a comparator allowing you to find a cheap P&O Ferries Calais Dover crossing. On Vivanoda, you can compare Calais-Dover fares and book a P&O Ferries ticket between Calais and Dover. P&O Ferries operates 24 crossings a day to Dover from Calais and the journey time is 1 hrs. 30 min. More information about P&O Ferries
1 hrs. 30 min
24 crossings a day
DFDS Seaways Calais Dover
DFDS Seaways
DFDS Seaways is a ferry company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, which provides passenger and vehicle services between ports in Northern Europe, including the ports of Dover, Antwerp and Calais to Great Britain, but also between the ports of Oslo and Copenhagen, between ports in Norway and Sweden, and other ports in Europe. On Vivanoda, you can compare Calais-Dover fares and book a DFDS Seaways ticket between Calais and Dover. DFDS Seaways operates 15 crossings a day to Dover from Calais and the journey time is 1 hrs. 30 min. More information about DFDS Seaways
1 hrs. 30 min
15 crossings a day

FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Calais to Dover, it will take you at least 1 hrs. 30 min to cover the 26 mi between Calais and Dover.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Calais and Dover in winter) and the ferry company (Norfolk Line, P&O Ferries and DFDS Seaways). There are currently 39 crossings a day between Calais and Dover.

There are 3 ferry companies operating between Calais and Dover: Norfolk Line, P&O Ferries and DFDS Seaways.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by DFDS Seaways, P&O Ferries, Norfolk Line.

Before booking, compare the prices of DFDS Seaways, P&O Ferries, Norfolk Line on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and safely on our partner's website.

If you want to change or cancel your Calais Dover ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are not refundable or changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.

During your crossing between Calais and Dover, you will travel 26 mi.

Your experience of the Calais to Dover crossing

If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Calais-Dover crossing is like. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Calais to disembarkation in Dover, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of DFDS Seaways, P&O Ferries and Norfolk Line. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Calais and Dover.

Ready for boarding in Calais

Before you start your Calais Dover ferry cruise, here are a few steps to embark:

  • Arrival time at the port of Calais / You must arrive at the port of Calais sufficiently in advance. Please check with your DFDS Seaways, P&O Ferries or Norfolk Line company. After this period, the company has the right to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Calais Dover crossing / Go to the DFDS Seaways, P&O Ferries or Norfolk Line counter at the Calais ferry terminal to check in with your passport or ID card and your reservation number. By car, the process is the same but is done directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ferry to Dover / Information messages are broadcasted in the Calais ferry terminal to invite you to board. If you are traveling by car, DFDS Seaways, P&O Ferries or Norfolk Line staff will give you instructions to board and park your vehicle on the ship.
Life on board the ferry between Calais and Dover

On board the DFDS Seaways, P&O Ferries or Norfolk Line ship, you can choose your activities according to your preferences! Some will want to relax in one of the reclining lounges, others will want to make the most of all the services offered on board or simply enjoy the view of the sea from the ship's deck.

The arrival of the ferry in Dover

You will finally find some information for the arrival of the boat in Dover:

  • Approaching Dover harbor / You will be allowed to access the garage only when the boat is docked. There is no need to rush. It is best to wait on the outside decks to see the ferry maneuver into Dover harbor.
  • If you are in a cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Dover Harbor.
  • Leave the ship and Dover is yours / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. In Dover, you are likely to pass a customs check. Finally, your stay in Dover begins in earnest!
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