The cheapest and fastest ferries from Calais to London
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£75
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 32 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Calais to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Calais to London will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £23.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Calais for London every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue 10 Feb the direct ferries cover the 151 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 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 35 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.






Travel Information
Compare coach, train and ferry for Calais to London
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Calais to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 59m. 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 coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £136.
Distance: 81 nautical miles (151 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|---|
£33 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest | £136 Average Price |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m 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.
Live departures
Calais to London ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Calais to London ferries for today, Monday 9 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:35 Calais | 1h30 | 19:05 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:20 Calais | 1h30 | 20:50 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:25 Calais | 1h35 | 22:00 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:00 Calais | 1h30 | 22:30 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:59 Calais | 2h00 | 23:59 London | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Calais to London by coach, train or ferry
Compare coach, train and ferry prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Calais to London
Ferries from Calais to London run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 30 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 30m. There are 216 sailings per week. Ferries from Calais to London are available to foot passengers.


Distance 81 nautical miles (151 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Ferries per day 30 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 216 |
Fastest ferry 1h 30m |
First ferry 00:05 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: DFDS, P&O Ferries from Calais to LondonYou can travel by ferry between Calais to London with DFDS, P&O Ferries for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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P&O Ferries
FAQs: Calais to London ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Calais to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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