Dover – Calais
Ferry to France
Dover – Calais
Ferry to France
The Dover Calais ferry route connects England with France and is currently operated by 3 ferry companies. P&O Ferries operate their crossing up to 11 times per day, DFDS Seaways 11 times per day & the Irish Ferries service is available up to 9 times per day.
There are a combined 31 sailings available per day on the Dover Calais crossing between England and France and with 3 ferry companies on offer it is advisable to compare all to make sure you get the best fare at the time that you want to travel.
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Found on the south east coast of England in the county of Kent, Dover ferry port is arguably the world's busiest port with millions of passengers and vehicles passing through on cross channel ferries each year. Dover is the nearest English port to France with just 21 miles separating it from Calais and Dunkirk a little further up the coast. The port is also by far one of the most popular departure points for travelling between the UK and continental Europe; no surprise when you consider there's a cross channel ferry departure on average every 30 minutes with some. Dover ferry port boasts top facilities and almost unrivalled transport links following a period of continued investment and subsequent improvement.
Calais is the closest French town to England and the main port for crossing the Channel, with the largest choice of departure time. The crossing between Calais and Dover is the shortest sailing between England and France too. Around 4 miles from Calais, in Coquelles, you'll find the Eurotunnel terminal. There is also a direct link to Paris from Calais, by train. Calais is also a fishing port so you'll be able to taste fresh cuisine all around the town too.
