- Must visit
Cité de la dentelle et de la mode de Calais
Major lace and fashion museum in a converted factory, explaining Calais's textile heritage through machinery, dress and design displays.
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Ferries per day
16
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Calais will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £28.
Of the 16 ferries that leave London for Calais every day 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue 04 Aug 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 .
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 Seaways
DFDS Seaways
DFDS Seaways
DFDS Seaways
DFDS Seaways
P&O Ferries
P&O Ferries
P&O Ferries
P&O Ferries
P&O FerriesOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Calais among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 38m. 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 £17, and a train costs an average of £143.
Distance: 81 nautical miles (151 km)
| Ferry | Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|---|
£30 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £144 Average Price |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m 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 |
![]() Most popular ferry company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 13:40 | Arrival Time 16:10 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 18:35 | Arrival Time 21:05 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 18:10 | Arrival Time 20:50 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 12:55 | Arrival Time 15:35 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 15:05 | Arrival Time 17:35 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 13:45 | Arrival Time 16:15 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:00 | Arrival Time 09:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:20 | Arrival Time 05:00 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 11:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 07:10 | Arrival Time 09:50 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 03:30 | Arrival Time 06:00 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 22:50 | Arrival Time 01:30 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:40 | Arrival Time 07:20 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 09:55 | Arrival Time 12:35 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 09:10 | Arrival Time 11:50 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 19:40 | Arrival Time 22:20 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:00 | Arrival Time 05:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 18:50 | Arrival Time 21:20 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 14:40 | Arrival Time 17:20 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 16:40 | Arrival Time 19:20 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 11:30 | Arrival Time 14:00 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 14:00 | Arrival Time 17:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 15:55 | Arrival Time 18:35 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 19:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 10:40 | Arrival Time 13:20 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 21:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 16:40 | Arrival Time 19:10 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 10:45 | Arrival Time 13:10 | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 14:25 | Arrival Time 17:05 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 07:40 | Arrival Time 10:20 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:30 | Arrival Time 11:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival Time 13:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival Time 15:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:55 | Arrival Time 14:35 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 18:05 | Arrival Time 20:45 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 13:15 | Arrival Time 15:55 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 15:35 | Arrival Time 18:00 | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 09:45 | Arrival Time 12:15 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 23:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 21:10 | Arrival Time 23:50 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 21:30 | Arrival Time 00:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 03:40 | Arrival Time 06:20 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 22:00 | Arrival Time 01:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 19:30 | Arrival Time 22:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 00:15 | Arrival Time 02:55 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 00:35 | Arrival Time 03:15 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 05:05 | Arrival Time 07:45 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
The table below shows live departures for London to Calais ferries for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DFDS Seaways | 4:40 Port of Dover | 1h40 | 7:20 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 6:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 9:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 7:40 Port of Dover | 1h40 | 10:20 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 8:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 11:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 9:10 Port of Dover | 1h40 | 11:50 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 10:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 13:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 10:40 Port of Dover | 1h40 | 13:20 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
P&O Ferries | 11:30 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 14:00 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 12:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 15:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 12:55 Port of Dover | 1h40 | 15:35 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
P&O Ferries | 13:40 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 16:10 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 14:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 17:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 14:25 Port of Dover | 1h40 | 17:05 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 15:55 Port of Dover | 1h40 | 18:35 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 16:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 19:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
P&O Ferries | 16:40 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 19:10 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 18:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 21:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 18:10 Port of Dover | 1h40 | 20:50 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 19:40 Port of Dover | 1h40 | 22:20 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 20:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 23:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 21:10 Port of Dover | 1h40 | 23:50 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
DFDS Seaways | 22:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 1:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 4 August | |||||
DFDS Seaways | 2:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 5:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Ferries from London to Calais run on average 29 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
There are 29 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 187 sailings per week. Ferries from London to Calais are available to foot passengers.




Distance 81 nautical miles (151 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Ferries per day 29 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 187 |
Fastest ferry 1h 30m |
First ferry 0:05 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Calais — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Calais trip today.
Major lace and fashion museum in a converted factory, explaining Calais's textile heritage through machinery, dress and design displays.
Fine arts museum with works on Rodin, local history and temporary exhibitions, set near the town hall in central Calais.
Second World War museum inside a former German naval bunker, presenting occupied Calais through objects, documents and immersive spaces.
Long seafront promenade and beach area for walking, sea views and sunsets, popular with visitors and locals in all seasons.
Central square lined with historic buildings and cafés, close to the watchtower and old quarter, with a lively local atmosphere.
Landscaped park around the town hall and museum quarter, good for a short walk and close views of major civic landmarks.
A hearty fish soup from the Opal Coast, made with local fish and served with rouille and bread. A classic northern seaside speciality.
Fresh mussels cooked with white wine, cream, garlic or shallots. Widely eaten in coastal Pas-de-Calais and closely tied to local brasseries.
A rich fish stew from nearby Boulogne-sur-Mer, made with several fish, potatoes and aromatic broth. A signature dish of the wider Côte d’Opale.
Refined dining room near the seafront with contemporary French cooking, attentive service and a calmer atmosphere.
Established seafood restaurant by the port, known for fish, shellfish and a relaxed maritime setting.
Casual crêperie and cider spot offering savoury galettes and sweet crêpes, well suited to an easy meal in town.
Calais is moderate by French standards, with fairly priced meals and local transport, while hotels can rise in peak ferry and summer periods.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service. Taxis may be rounded up; cafés often just keep the small change.
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Port of Calais, Calais -> Calais-Ville station, 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.

Most London to Calais ferries use the Port of Dover to Port of Calais port pair, with some services arriving at Port of Dunkirk. Use this guide to compare London and Calais ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Port of Calais is 1 km from Calais city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Calais has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Au Vieux Fourneau (0.7km), Le Channel (0.8km), L'Hovercraft (0.9km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Port of Calais.
Available at Port of Calais: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Calais.
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