The cheapest and fastest ferries from Calais to Ashford
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Calais to Ashford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Calais to Ashford will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £28.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Calais for Ashford every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu 07 May the direct ferries cover the 72 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 .
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.
18:351h30Calais20:05Ashford£281One-way0 changes
18:351h30Calais20:05Ashford£281One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare ferry for Calais to Ashford
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Calais to Ashford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £176.
Distance: 38 nautical miles (72 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Train |
|---|---|
£25 Average Price Cheapest | £176 Average Price |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Calais to Ashford Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 15:00 | Arrival Time 15:30 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 19:35 | Arrival Time 20:15 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 13:20 | Arrival Time 13:50 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 19:00 | Arrival Time 19:30 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 16:35 | Arrival Time 17:15 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 14:20 | Arrival Time 15:00 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 12:50 | Arrival Time 13:30 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:20 | Arrival Time 12:00 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 17:15 | Arrival Time 17:45 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 18:05 | Arrival Time 18:45 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival Time 12:30 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 09:50 | Arrival Time 10:20 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 09:05 | Arrival Time 09:45 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:30 | Arrival Time 03:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 08:30 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 04:30 | Arrival Time 05:00 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 07:35 | Arrival Time 08:15 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 01:40 | Arrival Time 02:10 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 23:10 | Arrival Time 23:50 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 22:25 | Arrival Time 22:55 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 06:15 | Arrival Time 06:45 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:05 | Arrival Time 06:45 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue |
Live departures
Calais to Ashford ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Calais to Ashford ferries for today, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Spirit of France | 4:30 Port of Calais | 1h30 | 5:00 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 6:05 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 6:45 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
P&O Pioneer | 6:15 Port of Calais | 1h30 | 6:45 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 7:35 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 8:15 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
P&O Liberte | 8:00 Port of Calais | 1h30 | 8:30 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 9:05 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 9:45 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
Spirit of France | 9:50 Port of Calais | 1h30 | 10:20 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 11:20 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 12:00 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
P&O Pioneer | 12:00 Port of Calais | 1h30 | 12:30 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 12:50 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 13:30 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
P&O Liberte | 13:20 Port of Calais | 1h30 | 13:50 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 14:20 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 15:00 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
Spirit of France | 15:00 Port of Calais | 1h30 | 15:30 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 16:35 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 17:15 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
P&O Pioneer | 17:15 Port of Calais | 1h30 | 17:45 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 18:05 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 18:45 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
P&O Liberte | 19:00 Port of Calais | 1h30 | 19:30 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 19:35 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 20:15 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
P&O Pioneer | 22:25 Port of Calais | 1h30 | 22:55 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 23:10 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 23:50 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Calais to Ashford
Ferries from Calais to Ashford run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
There are 30 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 38 nautical miles (72 km) distance in 1h 30m. There are 43 sailings per week. Ferries from Calais to Ashford are available to foot passengers.


Distance 38 nautical miles (72 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Ferries per day 30 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 43 |
Fastest ferry 1h 30m |
First ferry 0:05 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 63 days |
Ferry operators: DFDS, P&O Ferries from Calais to AshfordYou can travel by ferry between Calais to Ashford with DFDS, P&O Ferries for as low as £20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Calais to Ashford ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Calais to Ashford 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 Ashford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Calais and Ashford
- 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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