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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Folkestone to Calais
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Ferries per day
4
Distance
49 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Folkestone to Calais is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Folkestone to Calais will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £27.
Fast ferries
Of the 4 ferries that leave Folkestone for Calais every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, 06 Nov the direct ferries cover the 49 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 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 40 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.
20:101h30
Folkestone21:40Calais
£271One-way
0 changes
07:151h35
Folkestone08:50Calais
£291One-way
0 changes
15:401h35
Folkestone17:15Calais
£291One-way
0 changes
22:551h40
Folkestone00:35Calais
£431One-way
0 changes
20:101h30
Folkestone21:40Calais
£271One-way
0 changes
07:151h35
Folkestone08:50Calais
£291One-way
0 changes
15:401h35
Folkestone17:15Calais
£291One-way
0 changes
22:551h40
Folkestone00:35Calais
£431One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, ferry and coach for Folkestone to Calais
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Folkestone to Calais among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £192.
Distance: 26 nautical miles (49 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Train | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£31 Average Price | £193 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 38m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Folkestone to Calais Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 04:40 | Arrival Time 07:10 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 09:10 | Arrival Time 11:40 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 11:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 13:40 | Arrival Time 16:15 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 06:00 | Arrival Time 09:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 02:00 | Arrival Time 05:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 19:40 | Arrival Time 22:10 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 15:05 | Arrival Time 17:40 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 18:10 | Arrival Time 20:40 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 03:30 | Arrival Time 06:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 12:55 | Arrival Time 15:25 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 18:50 | Arrival Time 21:25 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 11:30 | Arrival Time 14:05 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 21:10 | Arrival Time 23:40 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 23:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 16:40 | Arrival Time 19:15 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 00:35 | Arrival Time 03:05 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 22:00 | Arrival Time 01:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 09:45 | Arrival Time 12:20 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 10:40 | Arrival Time 13:10 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 19:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 21:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 14:00 | Arrival Time 17:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 15:55 | Arrival Time 18:25 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:15 | Arrival Time 10:50 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 20:45 | Arrival Time 23:20 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 06:15 | Arrival Time 08:50 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 23:55 | Arrival Time 02:35 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival Time 13:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival Time 15:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 07:40 | Arrival Time 10:10 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 14:25 | Arrival Time 16:55 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Live departures
Folkestone to Calais ferry times
Showing ferries for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 00:21
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calais / All ships | 00:35 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 02:05 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 02:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 04:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Pioneer | 03:30 Port of Dover | 1h40 | 05:10 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 04:40 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 06:10 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 06:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 08:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
| Spirit of France | 06:15 Port of Dover | 1h35 | 07:50 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 07:40 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 09:10 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 08:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 10:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 08:15 Port of Dover | 1h35 | 09:50 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 09:10 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 10:40 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Pioneer | 09:45 Port of Dover | 1h35 | 11:20 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 10:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 12:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 10:40 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 12:10 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| Spirit of France | 11:30 Port of Dover | 1h35 | 13:05 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 12:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 14:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 12:55 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 14:25 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 13:40 Port of Dover | 1h35 | 15:15 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 14:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 16:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 14:25 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 15:55 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Pioneer | 15:05 Port of Dover | 1h35 | 16:40 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 15:55 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 17:25 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 16:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 18:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
| Spirit of France | 16:40 Port of Dover | 1h35 | 18:15 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 18:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 20:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 18:10 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 19:40 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 18:50 Port of Dover | 1h35 | 20:25 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 19:40 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 21:10 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 20:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 22:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Pioneer | 20:45 Port of Dover | 1h35 | 22:20 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 21:10 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 22:40 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 22:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 00:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 23:55 Port of Dover | 1h40 | 01:35 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Folkestone to Calais
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Ferries from Folkestone to Calais run on average 32 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6
Official Omio partners on this route
Distance 26 nautical miles (49 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Ferries per day 32 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 210 |
Fastest ferry 1h 30m |
First ferry 00:05 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6
Ferry operators: DFDS, P&O Ferries from Folkestone to CalaisYou can travel by ferry between Folkestone to Calais with DFDS, P&O Ferries for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
DFDS
About
DFDS is a Danish shipping and logistics company that operates a fleet of ferries that provide transportation services for passengers and cargo across several routes in Europe. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Some of the routes operated by DFDS include crossings between Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Norway, the UK, and Holland.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 30m
Cheapest Price
£27
DFDS frequency
19 a day
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be carried for a fee
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations possible up to 24 hours before departure
Amenities on board the ferry
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurants, cafes, and bars available with various dining options
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible facilities available on most ships. Assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility. Please inform at time of booking.
Pets
Small pets allowed in pet-friendly cabins or kennels. Dogs must be leashed and muzzled in public areas.
Cabin reservation
Various cabin types available from standard to deluxe suites
Car on board
P&O Ferries
About
P&O Ferries is a British shipping company, established in 2002 through mergers and acquisitions within P&O, and owned by Dubai-based DP World since 2019. It operates passenger and freight ferry services across the English Channel, North Sea, and Irish Sea. Key routes include Dover to Calais, Hull to Rotterdam, and Cairnryan to Larne. P&O Ferries offers a range of onboard facilities such as restaurants, bars, entertainment, and duty-free shopping. They also provide various ticket options and deals, including short breaks and offers for families.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Price
£28
P&O Ferries frequency
10 a day
Additional luggage
Additional luggage allowed for a fee
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations possible up to 24 hours before departure
Amenities on board the ferry
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Multiple restaurants, cafes, and bars available onboard
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair access available on most ships. Accessible cabins available on some routes. Assistance available for boarding and disembarking.
Pets
Dogs and cats allowed in pet-friendly cabins or kennels. Must be kept on leash in designated areas.
Cabin reservation
Available on most routes, must be booked in advance
Car on board
FAQs: Folkestone to Calais ferries
FAQs: Take the ferry from Folkestone to Calais with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Folkestone to Calais.
Cheap ferry tickets from Folkestone to Calais can start from as little as £27 when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Folkestone to Calais is £30; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Folkestone to Calais ferry time is 1 h 30 min covering the 30 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first ferry from Folkestone to Calais leaves at 00: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last ferry from Folkestone to Calais leaves at 23: 55.
There are 13 ferries a day from Folkestone to Calais which require at least one change with DFDS. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer ferries.
Yes, you can book a cabin on sailings from Folkestone to Calais with DFDS
Yes, travelling with a vehicle from Folkestone to Calais is possible with DFDS.
Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Folkestone to Calais is possible with DFDS. We recommend arriving at least one hour before the trip if you are travelling on foot but please check specific times for each route. If you need to book your travel to the departure port, check our trains, buses, and flight options on Omio.
For the trip from Folkestone to Calais you can take a ferry with DFDS. Be sure to check out all possible ferry operators that offer services to Calais from Folkestone on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
A day trip to Calais from Folkestone is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 30 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Folkestone to Calais by ferry is September.
Yes, you can take a ferry to Calais from Folkestone.
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Important Stations and Airports in Folkestone and Calais
Folkestone
Calais
Amenities at port
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 km
Car connection
A16, Exit 43Wifi
- Free WiFi
Dining
- Au Vieux Fourneau (0.7km)
- Le Channel (0.8km)
- L'Hovercraft (0.9km)
Taxis
- Main companies are Taxi Calaisien and Taxi Radio Calais.
WC
- Free
Public transport options for Port of Calais
- Bus Line 1, Stop: Gare Maritime
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