Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$65
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Ferries per day
36
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Calais to Dover is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Calais to Dover will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 36 ferries that leave Calais for Dover on Sun, May 18, 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 18 the direct ferries cover the 43 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Sun, May 18 the slowest ferries will take 1 h 30 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.
Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
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Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 1h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 06:01PM | Arrival Time 06:31PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 12:59AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Fri, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 08:01PM | Arrival Time 08:31PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:25 PM Port of Calais | 1h35 | 10:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 10:30 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 10:30 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 PM Port of Calais | 1h35 | 12:35 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 PM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 1:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:45 AM Port of Calais | 1h35 | 5:20 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 6:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:05 AM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 5:35 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 AM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 6:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:35 AM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 7:05 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Port of Calais | 1h35 | 7:35 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:50 AM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 8:20 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:05 AM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 8:35 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:50 AM Port of Calais | 1h45 | 9:35 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 10:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 AM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 10:40 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:20 AM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 10:50 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 12:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Port of Calais | 1h35 | 11:35 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:50 AM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 12:20 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:20 AM Port of Calais | 1h35 | 12:55 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:35 AM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 1:05 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 2:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:20 PM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 1:50 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Port of Calais | 1h45 | 2:45 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:55 PM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 3:25 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 4:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:35 PM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 4:05 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:15 PM Port of Calais | 1h35 | 4:50 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 6:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:05 PM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 5:35 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:20 PM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 5:50 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Port of Calais | 1h35 | 6:35 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:35 PM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 7:05 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 8:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 PM Port of Calais | 1h30 | 8:10 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 23 nautical miles (43 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Ferries per day 21 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 156 |
Number of ferry operators 4 |
Fastest ferry 1h 30m |
First ferry 00:05 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Vehicles Available |
For as little as $30 (€25) you can travel by ferry to Dover from Calais with DFDS. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.
DFDS, a Danish transportation company founded in 1866, operates a fleet of modern ferries offering various classes and amenities to ensure a comfortable journey. Their ships feature standard, premium, and luxury cabins, as well as seating options for those traveling without a cabin. Onboard amenities include restaurants, bars, shops, and entertainment areas, catering to both relaxation and enjoyment. DFDS provides ticket options for foot passengers, cars, and larger vehicles, making it versatile for different travel needs. Some of their top routes include Dover to Calais, Newcastle to Amsterdam, and Copenhagen to Oslo, connecting travelers to key destinations across Europe.
DFDS from Calais to Dover ferry information:
The route between Calais and Dover serves as a connection between England and France, facilitated by 3 operators: DFDS, P&O Ferries, and Irish Ferries. The journey by ferry from Calais to Dover lasts around 1 hour and 30 minutes. Passengers can board every day approximately 41 ferries from Calais to Dover.
The ferry is by far the cheapest service on this route. Passengers should be advised that they must carry a passport on this route as it is an international line. All three ferry services can accommodate cars and do not have weight limits on luggage. Only P&O Ferries offers foot passenger services.
The timetable for ferries from Calais to Dover indicates approximately 287 weekly and 35-40 daily sailings. P&O Ferries offer up to 13 daily sailings, DFDS Seaways provide 15 or more daily sailings, and Irish Ferries offer around 14 daily sailings. During peak seasons, ferry schedules frequently expand to accommodate higher demand, for example on national holidays, particularly across the Christmas period.
Ferries depart throughout the entire day and night, so you can board a ferry just as easily as 3:00 a.m. as you would at 04:00 pm.
Operator | Duration | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Sailing Days |
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DFDS Seaways | 1 hour 30 minutes | 00:10 | 01:40 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
DFDS Seaways | 1 hour 30 minutes | 00:15 | 01:45 | Sun |
Irish Ferries | 1 hour 30 minutes | 01:25 | 02:55 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
DFDS Seaways | 1 hour 30 minutes | 01:40 | 03:10 | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
DFDS Seaways | 1 hour 30 minutes | 02:20 | 03:50 | Sat, Sun |
Irish Ferries | 1 hour 30 minutes | 02:55 | 04:25 | Mon, Sun |
P&O Ferries | 1 hour 50 minutes | 03:10 | 05:00 | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
DFDS Seaways | 1 hour 30 minutes | 03:40 | 05:10 | Sat, Sun |
DFDS Seaways | 1 hour 30 minutes | 04:40 | 06:10 | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Irish Ferries | 1 hour 30 minutes | 04:40 | 06:10 | Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
DFDS Seaways | 1 hour 30 minutes | 05:05 | 06:35 | Sat, Sun |
Irish Ferries | 1 hour 30 minutes | 06:15 | 07:45 | Everyday |
P&O Ferries | 1 hour 35 minutes | 06:55 | 08:30 | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
DFDS Seaways | 1 hour 30 minutes | 07:10 | 08:40 | Sat, Sun |
DFDS Seaways | 1 hour 30 minutes | 07:40 | 09:10 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Irish Ferries | 1 hour 30 minutes | 07:50 | 09:20 | Everyday |
P&O Ferries | 1 hour 35 minutes | 08:25 | 10:00 | Everyday |
DFDS Seaways | 1 hour 30 minutes | 08:30 | 10:00 | Sat, Sun |
DFDS Seaways | 1 hour 30 minutes | 09:10 | 10:40 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Irish Ferries | 1 hour 30 minutes | 09:30 | 11:00 | Everyday |
DFDS Seaways | 1 hour 30 minutes | 09:55 | 11:25 | Sat, Sun |
P&O Ferries | 1 hour 35 minutes | 10:05 | 11:40 | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
DFDS Seaways | 1 hour 30 minutes | 10:40 | 12:10 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Irish Ferries | 1 hour 30 minutes | 11:05 | 12:35 | Everyday |
DFDS Seaways | 1 hour 30 minutes | 11:55 | 13:25 | Sat, Sun |
P&O Ferries | 1 hour 45 minutes | 12:05 | 13:50 | Everyday |
Irish Ferries | 1 hour 30 minutes | 12:45 | 14:15 | Everyday |
DFDS Seaways | 1 hour 30 minutes | 12:55 | 14:25 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
DFDS Seaways | 1 hour 30 minutes | 13:15 | 14:45 | Sat, Sun |
P&O Ferries | 1 hour 35 minutes | 13:45 | 15:20 | Everyday |
DFDS Seaways | 1 hour 30 minutes | 14:25 | 15:55 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Irish Ferries | 1 hour 30 minutes | 14:25 | 15:55 | Everyday |
DFDS Seaways | 1 hour 30 minutes | 14:40 | 16:10 | Sat, Sun |
P&O Ferries | 1 hour 35 minutes | 15:25 | 17:00 | Everyday |
DFDS Seaways | 1 hour 30 minutes | 15:55 | 17:25 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Irish Ferries | 1 hour 30 minutes | 16:00 | 17:30 | Everyday |
DFDS Seaways | 1 hour 30 minutes | 16:40 | 18:10 | Sat, Sun |
P&O Ferries | 1 hour 40 minutes | 17:25 | 19:05 | Everyday |
Irish Ferries | 1 hour 30 minutes | 17:35 | 19:05 | Everyday |
DFDS Seaways | 1 hour 30 minutes | 18:05 | 19:35 | Sat, Sun |
DFDS Seaways | 1 hour 30 minutes | 18:10 | 19:40 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
P&O Ferries | 1 hour 35 minutes | 19:05 | 20:40 | Everyday |
Irish Ferries | 1 hour 30 minutes | 19:10 | 20:40 | Everyday |
DFDS Seaways | 1 hour 30 minutes | 19:30 | 21:00 | Sat, Sun |
DFDS Seaways | 1 hour 30 minutes | 19:40 | 21:10 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Irish Ferries | 1 hour 30 minutes | 20:45 | 22:15 | Everyday |
P&O Ferries | 1 hour 40 minutes | 20:45 | 22:25 | Everyday |
DFDS Seaways | 1 hour 30 minutes | 21:10 | 22:40 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
DFDS Seaways | 1 hour 30 minutes | 21:30 | 23:00 | Sat, Sun |
Irish Ferries | 1 hour 30 minutes | 22:15 | 23:45 | Everyday |
P&O Ferries | 1 hour 35 minutes | 22:40 | 00:15 | Everyday |
DFDS Seaways | 1 hour 30 minutes | 22:50 | 00:20 | Sat, Sun |
Irish Ferries | 1 hour 30 minutes | 23:50 | 01:20 | Everyday |
DFDS Seaways, a European shipping giant, boasts over 150 years of ferry and freight expertise. Renowned for reliability and sustainability, they connect the UK, Scandinavia, and Northern Europe. Their modern fleet ensures comfortable travel for passengers and efficient cargo handling. With innovation and eco-friendly practices, DFDS remains a top choice for seamless European transportation.
DFDS Seaways Ships:
P&O Ferries, a prominent British shipping company with over 180 years of history, operates crucial ferry routes connecting the UK with Europe. Their modern fleet serves passengers and freight, offering comfortable travel amenities and efficient cargo services. Renowned for reliability, P&O Ferries remains a key facilitator of seamless travel and trade across Europe.
P&O Ferries Ships:
Irish Ferries is a key maritime company connecting Ireland, the UK, and France. They provide reliable passenger and freight services with modern vessels, ensuring smooth travel and trade between these countries. Renowned for customer satisfaction, Irish Ferries plays a crucial role in facilitating essential connections across these regions.
Irish Ferries Ships:
The ferry fare for the Calais to Dover route fluctuates between approximately $80 and $335, depending on factors such as the ferry operator, seasonal changes, and whether you're traveling with a vehicle. On average, foot passenger fares are around $275, ranging from $80 to $470. For passengers with a car, the average cost is approximately $245, with car fares varying between $130 and $295.
Prices for other vehicle types may differ, and it's important to note that ferry fares can vary throughout different seasons. Passengers should book in advance of the day of departure as ferries typically become more expensive close to the day of the departure. The best time to secure a deal on ferries from Calais to Dover is to book roughly 10 weeks in advance of the departure date.
The lowest-priced ferry tickets from Calais to Dover typically start at around $40 for foot passengers or cyclists. These budget-friendly fares are commonly offered during off-peak sailing times. Moreover, the ticket cost may be influenced by the size of the vehicle or if you're traveling without one.
The best time to travel cheaply between Calais and Dover is during the low-season which encompasses fall, winter, and early spring. Those who travel during the high-season of the late spring and summer months will typically pay much more for an equivalent ferry journey. However, the ferry crossing is the cheapest way to reach Calais from Dover, with prices starting at around $35 for single walk-on travelers. Those who plan to take their car onboard should expect to pay significantly more than walk-on travelers.
Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Calais, which is located around 3 miles (4.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Dover, located 2.9 miles (4.6 km) away from the city centre.
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