The cheapest and fastest ferries from London to Calais
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Ferries per day
26
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from London to Calais is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Calais will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 26 ferries that leave London for Calais on Thu, Apr 02, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct ferries cover the 151 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the slowest ferries will take 1 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
DFDS Seaways11:55 AM1h40Port of Dover2:35 PMDFDS Calais Ferry Terminal$381One-way0 transfers
DFDS Seaways7:10 AM1h40Port of Dover9:50 AMDFDS Calais Ferry Terminal$381One-way0 transfers
P&O Liberte8:45 PM1h30Port of Dover11:15 PMPort of Calais$381One-way0 transfers
DFDS Seaways8:30 AM1h40Port of Dover11:10 AMDFDS Calais Ferry Terminal$381One-way0 transfers
P&O Pioneer1:40 PM1h30Port of Dover4:10 PMPort of Calais$381One-way0 transfers
P&O Liberte8:45 PM1h30Port of Dover11:15 PMPort of Calais$381One-way0 transfers
P&O Pioneer1:40 PM1h30Port of Dover4:10 PMPort of Calais$381One-way0 transfers
P&O Pioneer6:50 PM1h30Port of Dover9:20 PMPort of Calais$381One-way0 transfers
P&O Liberte3:30 AM1h30Port of Dover6:00 AMPort of Calais$381One-way0 transfers
P&O Pioneer8:15 AM1h30Port of Dover10:45 AMPort of Calais$381One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and ferry for London to Calais
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Calais among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $182.
Distance: 81 nautical miles (151 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $183 Average price |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
London to Calais Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Live departures
London to Calais ferry times
The table below shows live departures for London to Calais ferries for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DFDS Seaways | 1:25 PM Port of Dover | 1h40 | 3:05 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
P&O Liberte | 2:05 PM Port of Dover | 1h30 | 3:35 PM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 2:55 PM Port of Dover | 1h40 | 4:35 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
Spirit of France | 3:40 PM Port of Dover | 1h30 | 5:10 PM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 5:10 PM Port of Dover | 1h40 | 6:50 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
P&O Pioneer | 5:50 PM Port of Dover | 1h30 | 7:20 PM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 6:40 PM Port of Dover | 1h40 | 8:20 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
P&O Liberte | 7:45 PM Port of Dover | 1h30 | 9:15 PM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 8:10 PM Port of Dover | 1h40 | 9:50 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
P&O Pioneer | 10:55 PM Port of Dover | 1h30 | 12:25 AM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 11:15 PM Port of Dover | 1h40 | 12:55 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, April 2 | |||||
DFDS Seaways | 1:20 AM Port of Dover | 1h40 | 3:00 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
P&O Liberte | 2:30 AM Port of Dover | 1h30 | 4:00 AM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 2:40 AM Port of Dover | 1h40 | 4:20 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 4:05 AM Port of Dover | 1h40 | 5:45 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
Spirit of France | 5:15 AM Port of Dover | 1h30 | 6:45 AM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 6:10 AM Port of Dover | 1h40 | 7:50 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
P&O Pioneer | 7:15 AM Port of Dover | 1h30 | 8:45 AM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 7:30 AM Port of Dover | 1h40 | 9:10 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
P&O Liberte | 8:45 AM Port of Dover | 1h30 | 10:15 AM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 8:55 AM Port of Dover | 1h40 | 10:35 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
Spirit of France | 10:30 AM Port of Dover | 1h30 | 12:00 PM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 10:55 AM Port of Dover | 1h40 | 12:35 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 12:15 PM Port of Dover | 1h40 | 1:55 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
P&O Pioneer | 12:40 PM Port of Dover | 1h30 | 2:10 PM Port of Calais | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Offers and deals from London to Calais
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from London to Calais
Ferries from London to Calais run on average 32 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by bus.
There are 32 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 81 nautical miles (151 km) distance in 1h 25m. There are 217 sailings per week. Ferries from London to Calais are available to foot passengers.



Distance 81 nautical miles (151 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Ferries per day 32 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 217 |
Fastest ferry 1h 25m |
First ferry 12:05 AM |
Last ferry 11:55 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: DFDS, P&O Ferries, Norfolk Line from London to CalaisYou can travel by ferry between London to Calais with DFDS, P&O Ferries, Norfolk Line for as low as $22 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ferry from London to Calais
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Calais by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Calais, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Calais Lighthouse, a historic lighthouse offering panoramic views of the city and coastline
- The Burghers of Calais, a famous bronze sculpture by Auguste Rodin located in front of the town hall
- Calais Town Hall, an impressive Flemish Renaissance-style building with a distinctive belfry
- Calais Beach, a sandy beach ideal for relaxation and water activities
- Cité de la Dentelle et de la Mode, a museum dedicated to the history of lace-making and fashion in Calais.
- Musée des Beaux-Arts, explore a collection of fine arts including paintings and sculptures
- Parc Richelieu, enjoy a leisurely stroll in this beautiful park with lush greenery
- Les Baraques Military Cemetery, visit this serene and historic military cemetery
- Calais Dragon, experience the impressive mechanical dragon that roams the city
- Local Market, explore the vibrant market and taste regional delicacies.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from London to Calais
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Au Vieux Fourneau (0.7km)
- Le Channel (0.8km)
- L'Hovercraft (0.9km)
- Main companies are Taxi Calaisien and Taxi Radio Calais.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Stop: Gare Maritime
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