Dover to Calais Ferry: Cheap Tickets & Timetables

Next ferry departures

Next departures from Dover to Calais on 7 June
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Irish FerriesFerry
Dover
CalaisCheapest
Irish FerriesFerry
Dover
CalaisFastest
DFDS Seaways	Ferry
Dover
CalaisNo tags
Irish FerriesFerry
Dover
CalaisNo tags
DFDS Seaways	Ferry
Dover
CalaisNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 18:24 BST.

Get from Dover to Calais

This route is served by ferry only

The journey takes about 1 hour 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just NZ$83, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21ferry per day
1h 35mAverage 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 NZ$83. The average price for this ferry route is around NZ$253. 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 35m, 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 21 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
04/06
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05/06
NZ$78
Today
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07/06
NZ$247
08/06
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09/06
NZ$78
10/06
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11/06
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Dover to Calais was searched and found on 5 Jun 2026 with a price of NZ$78

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 NZ$78 and NZ$529 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 NZ$78 on 2026-06-09.

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