Dover to Calais Ferry: Cheap Tickets & Timetables

Compare 2 ways to go from Dover to Calais

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Calais. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1h 30mAverage Duration
27 milesDistance
1kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average Price$9 - $9Average Duration1h 30m
1kg CO₂e
Average Price$50 - $53Average Duration1h 30m
9kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Dover to Calais by ferry

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the ferry ticket from Dover to Calais?

    The cheapest ferry tickets from Dover to Calais start from $50. The average price for this ferry route is around $50. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the ferry journey from Dover to Calais?

    The average ferry journey time from Dover to Calais is 1h 30m, covering a distance of 26 miles (41 km). The fastest ferry can get you there in 1h 30m and is operated by P&O Ferries.

  3. Which ferry companies service the Dover to Calais route?

    According to Busbud, several major ferry companies operate on this route with 1 ferries available per day.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the ferry from Dover to Calais?

    The earliest ferry departs from Dover to Calais at 9:45am. And the latest ferry departs at 4:40pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the ferry trip from Dover to Calais?

    A ferry journey from Dover to Calais produces an estimated 9.2 kg of CO₂.

Find cheapest prices for ferries

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/08
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04/09
$48
Today
$48
04/11
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04/12
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04/13
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04/14
$48
04/15
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Dover to Calais was searched and found on Apr 14, 2026 with a price of $48

To 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.

You can expect to pay from $48 to $48 for a ferry ticket from Dover to Calais based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $48 which is on 2026-04-14.

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