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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Calais to Canterbury
Showing times and prices for Nov 06
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$95
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
65 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Calais to Canterbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Calais to Canterbury will cost around $95 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Fast ferries
Of the 3 ferries that leave Calais for Canterbury on Thu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct ferries cover the 65 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest ferries will take 1 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
05:35PM1h30
Calais07:05PMCanterbury
$311One-way
0 transfers
02:30AM1h45
Calais04:15AMCanterbury
$371One-way
0 transfers
09:00PM1h30
Calais10:30PMCanterbury
$2181One-way
0 transfers
05:35PM1h30
Calais07:05PMCanterbury
$311One-way
0 transfers
09:00PM1h30
Calais10:30PMCanterbury
$2181One-way
0 transfers
02:30AM1h45
Calais04:15AMCanterbury
$371One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and ferry for Calais to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Calais to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €25, and a train costs an average of €197.
Distance: 35 nautical miles (65 km)
Compare ferry with
Most popular Ferry | Train |
|---|---|
€28 Average price Cheapest | €197 Average price |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Calais to Canterbury Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 12:59AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 1h45 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h45 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat, Sun |
Live departures
Calais to Canterbury ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Calais to Canterbury ferries for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
Last updated at 12:52 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calais / All ships | 1:30 AM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 3:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 3:00 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 5:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 5:00 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 7:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 5:05 AM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 6:35 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 5:15 AM Port of Calais | 1h40 | 6:55 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 6:35 AM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 8:05 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Pioneer | 7:00 AM Port of Calais | 1h35 | 8:35 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 7:00 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 9:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 8:05 AM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 9:35 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Spirit of France | 8:50 AM Port of Calais | 1h45 | 10:35 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 9:00 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 11:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 10:20 AM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 11:50 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 11:00 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 1:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 11:00 AM Port of Calais | 1h35 | 12:35 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 11:50 AM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 1:20 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Pioneer | 12:20 PM Port of Calais | 1h35 | 1:55 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 1:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 3:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 1:20 PM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 2:50 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Spirit of France | 2:00 PM Port of Calais | 1h45 | 3:45 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 3:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 5:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 3:35 PM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 5:05 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 4:15 PM Port of Calais | 1h35 | 5:50 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 5:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 7:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 5:05 PM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 6:35 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Pioneer | 6:00 PM Port of Calais | 1h35 | 7:35 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 6:35 PM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 8:05 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 7:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 9:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 9:25 PM Port of Calais | 1h35 | 11:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 10:10 PM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 11:40 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 10:59 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 12:59 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Offers and deals from Calais to Canterbury
Discover the offers available on trains covering the route from Calais to Canterbury and choose the solutions that best suit your needs. Below, you will find a selection of the most popular offers proposed by P&O Ferries, DFDS
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Northern Ireland with P&O Ferries: 25% off short stay
Northern Ireland trips with P&O Ferries just got cheaper for return passengers with 25% off your 28 hour return ticket on the Cairnryan - Larne route, when sailing until the 31st of December 2024. Valid until further notice.
Up to 50% off
Up to 50% off DFDS from Denmark to Norway
Book your DFDS ferries between Denmark and Norway in advance and get up to 50% off the cabin and vehicle fares on a wide selection of sailings between Copenhagen and Oslo until the 25th of September 2024.
Early Bird
Early bird tickets for Western France
Early bird deals for sailings to France with DFDS! Newhaver to Dieppe route bookings are open until January 2025 and you can get one-way tickets from £49* for two passengers and a standard car, when travelling between the 4th of January and the 30th of April 2024 or between the 1st of October and the 15th of December 2024. Travel with your tourist or camper van for the same price as with a car. You can also add a trailer or a caravan to your car for free!
Exclusive offers
Short break to France from £99 return
Discover the English Channel from just £99.
On the popular Dover - Calais and Dover - Dunkirk routes, when sailing until the 5th of January 2025:
• 3-day return tickets are from just £99 by booking by the 2nd of January 2025 (23h59)
• and 5-day return tickets are from £129 by booking by the 31st of December 2024 (23h59)
Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Calais to Canterbury
France
United Kingdom
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Official Omio partners on this route
Distance 35 nautical miles (65 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Ferries per day 32 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 160 |
Fastest ferry 1h 30m |
First ferry 00:05 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Calais to Canterbury start from as low as $30 (€25) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $35 (€28) depending on the train type and class.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Ferry operators: DFDS, P&O Ferries from Calais to CanterburyYou can travel by ferry between Calais to Canterbury with DFDS, P&O Ferries for as low as $30 (€25). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
DFDS
About
DFDS is a Danish shipping and logistics company that operates a fleet of ferries that provide transportation services for passengers and cargo across several routes in Europe. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Some of the routes operated by DFDS include crossings between Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Norway, the UK, and Holland.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 30m
Cheapest Price
$31 (€25)
DFDS frequency
19 a day
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be carried for a fee
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations possible up to 24 hours before departure
Amenities on board the ferry
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurants, cafes, and bars available with various dining options
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible facilities available on most ships. Assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility. Please inform at time of booking.
Pets
Small pets allowed in pet-friendly cabins or kennels. Dogs must be leashed and muzzled in public areas.
Cabin reservation
Various cabin types available from standard to deluxe suites
Car on board
P&O Ferries
About
P&O Ferries is a British shipping company, established in 2002 through mergers and acquisitions within P&O, and owned by Dubai-based DP World since 2019. It operates passenger and freight ferry services across the English Channel, North Sea, and Irish Sea. Key routes include Dover to Calais, Hull to Rotterdam, and Cairnryan to Larne. P&O Ferries offers a range of onboard facilities such as restaurants, bars, entertainment, and duty-free shopping. They also provide various ticket options and deals, including short breaks and offers for families.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 35m
Cheapest Price
$37 (€30)
P&O Ferries frequency
10 a day
Additional luggage
Additional luggage allowed for a fee
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations possible up to 24 hours before departure
Amenities on board the ferry
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Multiple restaurants, cafes, and bars available onboard
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair access available on most ships. Accessible cabins available on some routes. Assistance available for boarding and disembarking.
Pets
Dogs and cats allowed in pet-friendly cabins or kennels. Must be kept on leash in designated areas.
Cabin reservation
Available on most routes, must be booked in advance
Car on board
FAQs: Ferry from Calais to Canterbury
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Calais to Canterbury by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Canterbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap ferry tickets from Calais to Canterbury can start from as little as $31 (€25) when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Calais to Canterbury is $31 (€25); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Calais to Canterbury ferry travel time is 1 h 30 min for the 40 mile (64 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first ferry from Calais to Canterbury leaves at 12: 05 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last ferry from Calais to Canterbury leaves at 11: 55 PM.
There are 12 ferries a day from Calais to Canterbury which require at least one change with DFDS. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer ferries.
Yes, you can book a cabin on sailings from Calais to Canterbury with DFDS
Yes, travelling with a vehicle from Calais to Canterbury is possible with DFDS.
Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Calais to Canterbury is possible with with DFDS. We recommend arriving at least one hour before the trip if you are travelling on foot but please check specific times for each route. If you need book your travel to the departure port check our trains, buses and flight options on Omio.
Take the Calais to Canterbury ferry with DFDS. However, it's always good to check out all possible ferry operators for the journey from Calais to Canterbury as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
A day trip to Canterbury from Calais is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 30 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a ferry from Calais to Canterbury is April.
Yes, you can take a ferry between Calais and Canterbury.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Calais to Canterbury
Calais
Canterbury
Amenities at port
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 km
Car connection
A16, Exit 43Wifi
- Free WiFi
Dining
- Au Vieux Fourneau (0.7km)
- Le Channel (0.8km)
- L'Hovercraft (0.9km)
Taxis
- Main companies are Taxi Calaisien and Taxi Radio Calais.
WC
- Free
Public transit options for Port of Calais
- Bus Line 1, Stop: Gare Maritime
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