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Dover to Calais Ferry – your way back to France

Q: How long is the Dover to Calais ferry?

The Dover to Calais ferry takes 90 minutes with P&O Ferries and Irish Ferries, and 100 minutes with DFDS Seaways. It is the same fast crossing as the outbound Calais to Dover route.

Q: How much is the Dover to Calais ferry?

From £46 per person with a car. For 2 adults + 1 car the cheapest total is around £92. Return tickets booked together with the outbound leg are often cheaper than two singles.

Q: How early should I arrive at the Port of Dover?

Arrive at least 60-90 minutes before departure. In July, August and on bank holidays allow 90-120 minutes for check-in and border control.

The return crossing from Dover to Calais in just 90 minutes. Compare P&O Ferries, DFDS Seaways & Irish Ferries – with live prices for your journey home.

90 mincrossing time

31×sailings/day

from £46per person

34 kmacross the Channel

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* Live prices shown for the Calais–Dover route; the Dover→Calais return runs on the same timetable and fares. Confirm direction on the booking page.

The return route

Dover to Calais: the journey back to the continent

The Dover to Calais ferry is the return leg of the world's busiest ferry route. It is exactly as fast as the outbound crossing – 90 minutes across the Channel, with up to 31 sailings a day shared by three operators.

Most travellers book the outbound and return together, which is usually cheaper than two single tickets. If your return date is still open, a flexi ticket lets you change the crossing – handy at the end of a road trip.

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Check-in at Dover

At the Port of Dover – tips for the return

Arrive 60-90 minutes before departure at the Port of Dover.
In July, August and on bank holidays allow 90-120 minutes.
Since Brexit, all travellers need a valid passport for the return to France.
Have your booking confirmation (QR code) ready at check-in.
Fuel is usually cheaper in France – fill up after arrival in Calais, not before.

Planning the whole trip? See the full timetable, all prices and the cheapest fares.

FAQ

Dover to Calais ferry FAQ

The Dover to Calais ferry takes 90 minutes with P&O Ferries and Irish Ferries, and 100 minutes with DFDS Seaways. It is the same fast crossing as the outbound Calais to Dover route.

From £46 per person with a car. For 2 adults + 1 car the cheapest total is around £92. Return tickets booked together with the outbound leg are often cheaper than two singles.

Arrive at least 60-90 minutes before departure. In July, August and on bank holidays allow 90-120 minutes for check-in and border control.

Often yes. Booking the outbound and return legs together usually beats two separate single fares. Compare both options in the live search.

Dover to Calais Ferry – your way back to France

Dover to Calais: the journey back to the continent

At the Port of Dover – tips for the return

Dover to Calais ferry FAQ

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