All ferry crossings to Dover at a glance: from Calais in just 90 minutes and from Dunkirk. Compare P&O Ferries, DFDS Seaways & Irish Ferries – with live prices.
| Departure Calais | Arrival Dover | Duration | Vessel | Operator | Price/person | Total (2 ad.+car) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dover is England's busiest ferry port and the gateway to the continent. By far the fastest and most frequent option is the ferry from Calais to Dover – just 90 minutes across the Channel, with up to 31 sailings a day.
If you travel from the north or the Netherlands, you can instead take the ferry from Dunkirk to Dover (DFDS, about 2 hours) – often a little quieter. Both routes end at the Port of Dover, the Eastern Docks.
Three operators sail to Dover from two French ports. The overview below shows all direct ferry crossings to Dover.
| From | Operator | Crossing | Sailings/day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calais FASTEST | P&O, Irish Ferries | 90 min | up to 31× |
| Calais | DFDS Seaways | 100 min | several daily |
| Dunkirk | DFDS Seaways | approx. 2 h | several daily |
💡 The Calais → Dover route is the cheapest and most frequent. See the full timetable and all prices.
All ferries dock at the Eastern Docks of Dover. After arrival you reach the A2 and M20/M2 towards London, Canterbury and Kent within minutes. The drive to London takes around 1.5 to 2 hours.
Right above the port rise the famous white cliffs of Dover – the first sight of England for most Channel travellers. Planning a day trip? See day trip London & Dover.