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P&O ferries from Dover

Discover the timetable and facilities on board.

P&O Ferries is a British ferry company that operates various routes around England, Ireland, France and the Netherlands. P&O Ferries’ busiest route is Dover to Calais. P&O sails regularly from Dover every day. You can book up to approximately 14 sailings to France. Good to know: P&O is the only company where you can make the crossing as a foot passenger.

Tickets & Prices

You can get a ticket for the crossing between Dover and Calais from P&O Ferries from £76. This makes it one of the cheapest providers of the crossing. However, the final price you pay depends on the following factors:

How you travel: do you go by car, a camper or do you want to board as a foot passenger? The type of vehicle (or not) affects the price.
When you book: the earlier you book, the cheaper it often is.
Time of crossing: the price for a crossing in the early morning hours may differ from that if you want to board during the day.
Travellers: in addition to the vehicle, the number and type (adults, children) of travelers also influence the price of a ticket.

⚠️ P&O Ferries is required by law to provide each passenger’s details to the relevant government authorities. Please ensure that all passengers’ personal details are accurately included in your booking. Check your booking confirmation email for any additional requests. Sometimes you need to submit Additional Passenger Information (API) no later than 24 hours in advance.

Timetable

Discover the complete P&O Ferries timetable below for the crossing between Dover and Calais (in both directions).

The sailing time is usually between 90 and 100 minutes. It is an hour later in France than in England so this affects the arrival time.

From Dover to Calais

Departure	Arrival
03:10* am	05:50 am
06:55* am	09:30 am
08:25 am	11:00 am
10:05 am	00:40 pm
00:05 pm	02:50 pm
01:45 pm	04:20 pm
03:25 pm	06:00 pm
05:25 pm	08:05 pm
07:05** pm	09:40 pm
08:45 pm	11:25 pm
11:00 pm	01:35 am

* Not on Sundays
** Not on Mondays

The sailing time is usually between 90 and 100 minutes. It is an hour earlier in England than in France so this affects the arrival time.

From Calais to Dover

Departure	Arrival
01:25 am	02:05 am
05:20* am	05:55 am
06:40 am	07:25 am
08:20 am	08:55 am
10:30 am	11:05 am
noon**	00:45 pm
01:40 pm	02:15 pm
03:50 pm	04:25 pm
05:20** pm	06:05 pm
07:00 pm	07:35 pm
09:05 pm	09:40 pm

* Not on Sundays
** Not on Mondays

Check-in procedure

1. Check in at P&O

When you enter the port of Calais or Dover you must follow the P&O Ferries signs to drive to the correct check-in desks. This is well indicated.

Have your booking number and passports ready!

2. Customs

Once you have checked in, you will receive a label that you must hang visibly in the car and tickets. There is a ‘Lane’ here where you can park in line. You pass a customs gate, where you will be asked for the reason for the visit. Here too you must show your passport.

3. Boarding

Once you arrive in the correct ‘lane’ you can park your car. Now you have to wait until you can board. When it is time, this will be announced in the ports. Up to and including parking on the parking deck on the ferry, there are employees who will show you the way.

On board with P&O Ferries

During the crossing from Dover to Calais with P&O Ferries, travelers are provided with various facilities and services on board. P&O Ferries’ ferries, the Pioneer, Liberté and the Spirit of France, are well equipped. The most important facilities at a glance:

Restaurants

Free WiFi

Tax Free Shop

Kids corner

Quiet space

Pet deck

Game Hall

Truckers Lounge

Photo impression

The P&O Liberté is sailing on the open sea towards Dover.

Interior of the Club Lounge on board the Pioneer ferry from P&O Ferries.

Sandwiches for sale on board the P&O Pioneer.

The corner of the lounge bar on board the P&O Pioneer.

Comfortable reclining chairs in the Silent Lounge of P&O.

On board the P&O Pioneer, there are Pacman arcade games and claw machines for children.

Urinals and sinks in the restroom area of the P&O Pioneer.

The Pet Lounge on board the P&O Pioneer.

Benches on the deck of the Pioneer ferry

The car deck of the P&O Pioneer with two ramps for passenger cars. In the background, the ferry port of Dover.

Alternative operators

In addition to P&O Ferries, DFDS and Irish Ferries also sail the crossing between Dover and Calais. You can also choose to travel by train. You can compare the ferry companies here or navigate directly to one of the other operators: