- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
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 €28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 22 ferries from Calais to London, including 22 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct ferries cover the 151 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 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.
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Ferries from Calais to London run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €22 but you can travel from only €5 by train.
There are 19 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 86 sailings per week. Ferries from Calais to London are available to foot passengers.




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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Calais to London.
| 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 Thu, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Tue, Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 1h45 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 12:59AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h45 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
The table below shows live departures for Calais to London ferries for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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DFDS Seaways | 10:00 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 11:00 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 | 12:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 1:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 12:50 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 1:30 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
P&O Ferries | 1:20 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h35 | 1:55 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 2:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 3:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 2:20 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 3:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 4:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 5:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 4:35 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 5:15 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 6:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 7:00 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 | 8:00 PM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 9:00 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 11:00 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 11:40 PM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
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DFDS Seaways | 2:30 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 3:10 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 3:30 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h30 | 5:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
P&O Ferries | 4:30 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h45 | 5:15 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 6:00 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 7:00 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 6:05 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 6:45 AM Port of Dover | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 7:30 AM Port of Dunkirk | 2h30 | 9:00 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 | |
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Ferries from Calais to London with Norfolk Line, P&O Ferries, and DFDS. Cars can travel on this route with DFDS. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Discover the best of London — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect London trip today.
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in London.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Calais to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Calais to London ferries use the DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal to port pair. Use this guide to compare Calais and London ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal is 2 km from Calais city centre. Public transport options include:
DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Snack bars and restaurants on-site.
Free Wi-Fi available in waiting areas. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal.
Available at DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal: Facilities accessible for disabled persons.
Port of Calais is 1 km from Calais city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Calais has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Au Vieux Fourneau (0.7km), Le Channel (0.8km), L'Hovercraft (0.9km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Port of Calais.
Available at Port of Calais: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Calais.