The cheapest and fastest ferries from Southend-on-Sea to Calais
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
102 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Calais is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Calais will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Southend-on-Sea for Calais on Mon, Dec 15, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 15 the direct ferries cover the 102 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 35 m .
On Mon, Dec 15 the slowest ferries will take 1 h 35 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.


Live departures
Southend-on-Sea to Calais ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Southend-on-Sea to Calais ferries for tomorrow, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:15 AM Southend-on-Sea | 1h35 | 8:50 AM Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Southend-on-Sea to Calais
Ferries from Southend-on-Sea to Calais run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) if you book in advance.
There are 23 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 55 nautical miles (102 km) distance in 1h 30m. There are 41 sailings per week.
Distance 55 nautical miles (102 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Ferries per day 23 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 41 |
Fastest ferry 1h 30m |
First ferry 00:05 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
FAQs: Ferry from Southend-on-Sea to Calais
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southend-on-Sea to Calais 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 Calais, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Southend-on-Sea to Calais
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Au Vieux Fourneau (0.7km)
- Le Channel (0.8km)
- L'Hovercraft (0.9km)
- Main companies are Taxi Calaisien and Taxi Radio Calais.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Stop: Gare Maritime
