- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 34 m
Ferries per day
14
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Calais to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Calais to London will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 14 ferries that leave Calais for London on Fri, Jun 19, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct ferries cover the 151 km distance in an average of 1 h 34 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest ferries will take 1 h 40 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.
DFDS Seaways
DFDS Seaways
DFDS Seaways
DFDS Seaways
DFDS Seaways
P&O Ferries
P&O Ferries
P&O Ferries
DFDS Seaways
DFDS SeawaysOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Calais to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $187.
Distance: 81 nautical miles (151 km)
| Ferry | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$42 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $188 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Calais to London:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Calais to London costing on average $42 (€35).
A bus is $169 (€138) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Calais to London costing on average $188 (€154).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 31m.
Bus takes on average 5h 2m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Fri, Sun |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Irish Ferries | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Everyday |
The table below shows live departures for Calais to London ferries for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DFDS Seaways | 2:30 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 3:10 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 6:05 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 6:45 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
P&O Ferries | 6:15 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h30 | 6:45 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 7:35 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 8:15 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 9:05 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 9:45 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 11:20 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 12:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 12:50 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 1:30 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 2:20 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 3:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
P&O Ferries | 3:00 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h30 | 3:30 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 4:35 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 5:15 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
P&O Ferries | 5:15 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h30 | 5:45 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 6:05 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 6:45 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 7:35 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 8:15 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 11:10 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 11:50 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Ferries from Calais to London run on average 27 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
There are 27 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 81 nautical miles (151 km) distance in 1h 30m. There are 186 sailings per week. Ferries from Calais to London are available to foot passengers.




Distance 81 nautical miles (151 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Ferries per day 27 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 186 |
Fastest ferry 1h 30m |
First ferry 12:05 AM |
Last ferry 11:55 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 49 days |
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