Dover - Calais
Ferries to Calais from Dover
Start your European adventure with our fastest Dover to Calais route - just 1 hour and 40 minutes! Skip the stress of airports and enjoy a relaxing, scenic journey across the Channel. With spacious decks, fresh air, and no luggage limits, ferry travel is the perfect way to begin your holiday.
Calais offers easy access to Europe’s most stunning destinations, making this the perfect starting point for a hassle-free holiday.
Frequent ferry traveller? Check out our multi-trip packages for incredible savings. But hurry – summer slots fill up quickly! Book now to secure your preferred crossing time.
1 hour 40-minute crossing
Travel with your vehicle
No baggage restrictions
Shop Duty Free
2026 sailings now open! Secure your perfect crossing early for more choice, freedom, and less stress.
30 daily sailings for ultimate convenience
Flexibility to travel up to 4 hours before or after your booked time (subject to availability)
Bring your pets along – they can comfortably stay in the car during the crossing
Save up to 50% vs UK high street prices with exclusive duty-free shopping on board and onshore
Option to upgrade your crossing in style with access to our relaxing Premium Lounge
Dover
Calais
Week 35
Regular sailings for the current week listed in local time
Please note that timetables may change subject to weather conditions.
DFDS duty free shopping
Whether you’re on board, at the port or sitting on the sofa, it’s never been easier to browse and buy Duty Free. Our Reserve & Collect service lets you browse hundreds of beers, wines and spirits online, reserve and arrange a pick-up time to suit you! It’s easy:
- Reserve your Duty Free Shopping online
- Select a convenient collection time
- Collect from our Calais Duty Free Shop
Our Calais Duty Free Shop has thousands of great deals on alcohol, Lego, confectionery and toys. Plus, the shop is right by the loading lanes for our ferries so it’s easy to fill your boot with bulk buys on Duty Free.
Pass the time on your journey by browsing designer perfumes, cosmetics and technology, with savings of up to 50% vs the UK high street prices.
H2: Dover to Calais route information
Explore our Dover to Calais ferry times to find a slot that suits you – and look out for our overnight ferries to France that leave you feeling refreshed and ready to begin your onward journey.
| Departure Port, UK: | Dover |
| Destination Port, France: | Calais |
| From Price: | £89 for car + 4 people* |
| Sailings per Day: | Up to 30 |
| Sailing Time: | 1 hour 40 minutes |
| Sailing Distance: | 27 nautical miles |
| First Ferry | 00:10 |
| Last Ferry | 21:10 |
Terms and conditions
*Lead in price based on a one-way fare for a standard car carrying up to 4 passengers on Dover-France routes, excluding ETS charge.
Journeys and prices are subject to availability and usual DFDS terms & conditions apply.
Book your ferry to Calais
Our ferry crossings from Dover to Calais only take 1 hour 40 minutes. It’s our fastest crossing between the UK and France, giving you more time to explore Europe.
Begin your onward journey right away when you bring your vehicle on board our routes to Calais. Find more information about driving, cycling and motorcycling in France ahead of your trip to make sure you’re prepared to hit the road.
Discover plenty of on board activities to keep everyone entertained as you sail, from Duty Free shops where you can find savings of up to 50% vs the UK high street price to our fantastic on board restaurants. Keep the kids entertained in our Pirates’ Island play area.
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Our Routes to France
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Ferries to France
With DFDS, it’s easy to sail from Dover to France. Our routes include crossings from Dover to Calais and Dunkirk, as well as Newhaven to Dieppe, all with comfortable onboard facilities so you can really relax and enjoy the journey.
Enjoy a bite to eat and take the kids to the soft play area or even explore outside on deck.
With DFDS your holiday starts as soon as you set sail.
Only vehicle travel is permitted on our Dover - France routes. Foot passengers are not permitted.
Proudly named the World’s Leading Ferry Operator
We are also proud to announce that we have been nominated as Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator 2025 and this amazing journey continues, first and foremost, thanks to you.
To our loyal passengers who put their trust in us, our valued partners and our hard-working colleagues: this nomination is also yours. You are the heart of DFDS and today, we’d like to say THANK YOU.
Let's continue to create beautiful memories and cross the finish line together.
