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Ferry Crossings

Dover - Calais

From
From
£
97
per car + up to 4 people, one way*

Dover to Calais Ferries

Start your European adventure with our fastest Dover to Calais route - just 1 hour and 40 minutes! Ferry travel offers a relaxing and stress-free way to start your journey, with plenty of space to move around, scenic views, and the freedom to bring everything you need without worrying about luggage restrictions.

Stunning French destinations are just a short drive from our ports, making this the perfect starting point for a hassle-free holiday.

Planning multiple trips? Check out our Multi Trip offers for incredible savings. But hurry – summer slots fill up quickly! Book now to secure your preferred crossing time.

100 minute crossing

Travel with your vehicle

No baggage restrictions

Shop Duty Free

    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 22

Friday 30 May 2025

Check-in closes03:40
Departure04:40
Arrival07:10

Friday 30 May 2025

Check-in closes06:40
Departure07:40
Arrival10:10

Friday 30 May 2025

Check-in closes08:10
Departure09:10
Arrival11:40

Friday 30 May 2025

Check-in closes09:40
Departure10:40
Arrival13:10

Friday 30 May 2025

Check-in closes11:55
Departure12:55
Arrival15:25

Friday 30 May 2025

Check-in closes13:25
Departure14:25
Arrival16:55

Friday 30 May 2025

Check-in closes14:55
Departure15:55
Arrival18:25

Friday 30 May 2025

Check-in closes17:10
Departure18:10
Arrival20:40

Friday 30 May 2025

Check-in closes18:40
Departure19:40
Arrival22:10

Friday 30 May 2025

Check-in closes20:10
Departure21:10
Arrival23:40

Saturday 31 May 2025

Check-in closes23:15
Departure00:15
Arrival02:45

Regular sailings for the current week listed in local time

Please note that timetables may change subject to weather conditions.

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Couple tasting wine in Duty Free shop
Man in Dunkirk shop

Duty Free with DFDS

Whether you’re onboard, 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 Dunkerque Duty Free Shop

Our Dunkerque and Calais Duty Free Shops have thousands of great deals on alcohol, Lego, confectionery and toys. Plus, the shops are right by the loading lanes for our ferries so it’s easy to fill your boot with bulk buys on Duty Free.

Onboard, you can spend your sailing browsing the designer perfumes, cosmetics and technology in our Duty Free Sea Shops with savings of up to 50% vs UK high street.

Dover - Calais Ferry Crossing

Departure Port, UK: Dover
Destination Port, France: Calais
From Price: £97 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 2025 sailings, one-way fare for a standard car carrying up to 4 passengers on Dover-France routes, including ETS charge as of 1st January 2024.

Journeys and prices are subject to availability and usual DFDS terms & conditions apply.

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Adventure Awaits

Many people ask ‘how long is the ferry from Dover to Calais’ and are delighted to hear it takes only 100 minutes. It’s our fastest crossing and it gives you more time to explore Europe at your leisure.

There’s also plenty to keep everyone entertained as you sail, visit the onboard Duty Free shop, for savings of up to 50% vs UK high street, enjoy a bite to eat and have the kids let off some steam in our Pirates’ Island play area.

We also have seasonal special offers so keep checking our website or sign up to our e-newsletter.

For more inspiration on places to visit when you take the Dover to France ferry or things to do on your trip, take a look at our Travel Guide pages or our itineraries below:

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Our Routes to France

Onboard Experience

Cote D'Opale

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.

WTA Nominee 2025

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.

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