FERRIES FROM CALAIS TO DOVER
Our Calais to Dover ferry route is the perfect way to cross the Channel in your car, with the shortest crossing time of any of our routes at just 100 minutes each way. Relax and enjoy the onboard facilities during the short crossing and look forward to exploring the UK from the comfort of your own vehicle.
Plus, kids eat free** onboard from 20th December 2024 - 5th January 2025.
You can also sail from Dunkirk to Dover, and Dieppe to Newhaven.
Up to 30 daily crossings
100 minute crossing
Travel with your vehicle
Enjoy a meal onboard
Excellent onboard facilities
No baggage restrictions
Pet friendly
Calais
Dover
Week 51
Regular sailings for the current week listed in local time
Please note that timetables may change subject to weather conditions.
Gateway to the UK
Arriving in Dover, you have a huge selection of exciting destinations across England to choose from. As soon as you step off the ferry you have history and beauty on your doorstep, with Dover Castle and the nearby White Cliffs of Dover.
Exploring Kent further you’ll find the famous Canterbury Cathedral and the seaside towns of Margate and Ramsgate. The M20 motorway from Dover links you directly to the M25 and London, giving you access to East Anglia, Somerset and the south west, and many more exciting destinations, such as the north of England, Wales and Scotland.
Terms and Conditions
*Lead in price based on one-way fare for a standard car carrying up to 4 passengers on France-Dover routes, including ETS charge as of 1st January 2024.
**1 free kids' meal or kids' breakfast in the 7 Seas restaurant, Horizon Restaurant, or Lighthouse Cafe per 1 paying adult, during both your outbound and return crossing. Up to a maximum of 4 kids' meals or kid's breakfasts free per booking, per crossing. Only passengers booked as 'Children' (i.e. aged 15 or under) will qualify for a kids' meal or kids breakfast. Offer ends 05/01/2025. Subject to availability. Usual DFDS terms and conditions apply.
Journeys and prices are subject to availability and usual DFDS terms & conditions apply.
Other Routes to the UK
Onboard Experience
Our Routes to the UK
DFDS has one of the largest ferry networks in Europe, with four routes operating to the UK.
The English Channel ferry crossings are convenient and fast at highly competitive prices, meaning you can take your car with you and explore what the UK has to offer.
Proudly named the World’s Leading Ferry Operator
We did it! After being crowned ‘Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator 2024’ at the World Travel Awards earlier this year, we are delighted to announce we have retained our title as the World’s Leading Ferry Operator.
We were also once again recognised as having the best website in our industry – scooping both the European and World awards in 2024.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted, and to our passengers, colleagues and partners who contribute to our continued success – we couldn’t do it without you all.