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Get from Dover to Calais
The journey takes about 1 hour 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 794, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Dover and Calais?
Dover
- A
Dover Coach Stop, Eastern Docks
53 George St, Dover, Kent CT17 0EG, UK - B
Foot Passenger Terminal
N Exit Rd, Dover CT16, UK - C
Dover Central Travel
Eastern Docks, Dover CT16, UK
Calais
- A
Terminal Ferry Calais
Avenue du Commandant Cousteau, 62100 Calais, France - B
Calais Cité Europe
Centre Commercial Cité Europe, 1001 Boulevard du Kent, 62231 Coquelles, France - C
Calais Ferry Terminal
Avenue du Commandant Cousteau, 62100 Calais, France - D
Calais Centre Ville
17 Quai du Rhin, 62100 Calais, France - E
Calais(CIté Europe) - Arrêt en face de la porte 5
1001 Boulevard du Kent, 62231 Coquelles, France
Ferry Companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dover to Calais by ferry
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much does a ferry ticket from Dover to Calais cost?
The cheapest ferry tickets from Dover to Calais start from R 794. The average price for this ferry route is around R 2 425. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the ferry journey from Dover to Calais?
The average ferry journey time from Dover to Calais is 1h 35m, covering a distance of 42 km. The fastest ferry can get you there in 1h 30m and is operated by DFDS Seaways.
Which ferry companies operate the Dover to Calais route?
According to Busbud, several major ferry companies operate on this route with 21 ferries available per day, including services from DFDS Seaways, Irish Ferries, P&O Ferries.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the ferry from Dover to Calais?
The earliest ferry from Dover to Calais departs at 00:15. And the latest ferry departs at 22:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the ferry journey from Dover to Calais?
A ferry journey from Dover to Calais produces an estimated 9.3 kg of CO₂.
Find the cheapest prices for ferries
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Dover to Calais was searched and found on 05 Jun 2026 with a price of R 744To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your ferry tickets from Dover to Calais, as early as possible.
Based on the last 2 days, you can expect to pay between R 744 and R 4 213 for a ferry ticket from Dover to Calais. You can expect to find the lowest price for the trip at R 744 on 2026-06-09.
