All Calais–Dover ferry prices for 2026: by vehicle, season and operator. From £46 per person, 2 adults + car from £92 total. With live price search.
| Departure Calais | Arrival Dover | Duration | Vessel | Operator | Price/person | Total (2 ad.+car) | |
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How much the Calais–Dover ferry costs depends mainly on your vehicle and travel time. The table below shows typical price ranges per crossing for 2026. The cheapest Calais to Dover ferry prices are early morning, late evening and off-season.
| Passengers & vehicle | From (off-peak) | Peak season |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person + car | from £46 | approx. £70 |
| 2 adults + car POPULAR | from £92 | £115–130 |
| Family (2 ad. + 2 children) + car | from £112 | £140–160 |
| 2 adults + motorhome | from £120 | up to £175 |
| Motorcycle + rider | from £52 | approx. £78 |
| Bicycle + rider | from £34 | approx. £48 |
| Foot passenger | from £30 | approx. £45 |
* Prices per crossing, 2026 guideline. Children travel at reduced rates with all operators. Exact prices via the live search above.
Three operators share the Calais–Dover route. For entry prices with a car, Irish Ferries is usually ahead, closely followed by DFDS. P&O scores with the highest departure frequency.
| Operator | From (with car) | Crossing | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish Ferries CHEAPEST | from £46 | 90 min | Best off-peak fares |
| DFDS Seaways | from £49 | 100 min | Also from Dunkirk |
| P&O Ferries | from £54 | 90 min | Up to 12 sailings/day |
Detailed comparisons: Irish Ferries, DFDS and P&O Ferries.
Travel timing strongly affects the price. Between the cheapest off-peak slot and peak season there is often a 40% difference on the same route.
For 2 adults + car the ferry costs from £92, while the Eurotunnel (Le Shuttle) typically charges £140–220. So the ferry is usually much cheaper – and adds a restaurant, bar and open deck. The Eurotunnel is faster at 35 minutes. See the full comparison on the ferry vs Eurotunnel page.