Dover-Calais
Compare prices for the Dover-Calais ferry crossings and trains
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Calais-Dover Ferry Prices
Ferry companies generally offer multiple rate options to accommodate different budgets. It’s advisable to compare rates and offers from various ferry companies to find the most suitable option.
The costs for the ferry between Calais and Dover vary due to factors including:
- The type of vehicle
- The number of passengers per vehicle
- The chosen departure time
The Calais-Dover route also employs dynamic pricing, meaning prices are adjusted based on onboard demand.
Due to these dynamic ticket prices, having a complete cost overview in advance is challenging. You will need to individually review the websites of ferry services or use the ferry price comparison tool at the top of this page. This tool also allows you to inquire about Eurotunnel prices directly.
See prices at the ferry operators:
The starting prices ferry companies use are often based on the most favorable periods and travel conditions. In practice, you should generally anticipate higher costs.
Find the most affordable Calais-Dover Tickets
You can find the cheapest Calais-Dover tickets by considering the following points:
- Book ferry tickets well in advance
- Travel during off-peak hours
- Travel on less popular weekdays
- Consider using two different ferry companies for a round-trip
- Opt for no extras or flexible tickets
It’s important to be aware of potential additional costs, such as fuel surcharges or administrative fees that might apply. It’s advisable to consult the ferry company’s website or customer service for detailed information about costs and potential surcharges.
Ferry prices fluctuate according to the onboard demand. Current rates can be found in our booking module. In our latest comparison, we came to the following prices:
Ferry Cost estimate
1 person, 1 car // round trip
Last Minute | summer period
- P&O £157
- DFDS £148
- Irish Ferries £146
booked in advance | off-season
- P&O £128
- DFDS £128
- Irish Ferries £137
2 adults, 2 children, an average car with caravan // round trip
Cheapest ticket type | booked short notice | summer period | regular sailing times
- P&O £421
- DFDS £453
- Irish Ferries £401
booked in advance | off-season
- P&O £316
- DFDS £350
- Irish Ferries £396
