United Kingdom
Where can I go by ferry from Dover?
2 ferry destinations from Dover: Calais and Dunkirk.
Plan your crossing from Dover
- Dover → Calais
Dozens of sailings a day across three operators. P&O Ferries runs a minimum of 11 sailings a day (up to 15), crossing in about 1 hour 30 minutes. DFDS advertises up to 30 daily crossings (about 1 hour 40 minutes). Irish Ferries offers up to 20 sailings a day on Oscar Wilde and Isle of Inishmore (about 1 hour 30 minutes).
Only P&O Ferries carries foot passengers, on three sailings a day from Dover (09:45, 13:40 and 16:40 as of October 2026).
Source: P&O Ferries, DFDS and Irish Ferries Dover–Calais route pages, checked 2026-10-15
- Dover → Dunkirk
Up to 22 DFDS crossings a day, around the clock. Each crossing takes about 2 hours.
Source: DFDS Dover–Dunkirk route page, checked 2026-09-28
Getting to the ferry in Dover
- Dover Priory railway station connects to London St Pancras International via HS1 in 66 minutes
- Direct access from Dunkirk ferry terminal to the A16 towards Belgium (Bruges, Ghent) and the A25 to Lille
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I go by ferry from Dover?
FerryConnect lists ferries from Dover to Calais and Dunkirk. Each route page has crossing times, operators and booking options.
Can I take my car on a ferry from Dover?
Yes, car ferries run from Dover to Calais, Dunkirk.
How long is the ferry from Dover to Calais?
1h 30m – 1h 40m with P&O Ferries and DFDS and Irish Ferries.
How often is the ferry from Dover to Calais?
Dozens of sailings a day across three operators (operator timetable, checked 2026-10-15).
How long is the ferry from Dover to Dunkirk?
2h with DFDS.
How often is the ferry from Dover to Dunkirk?
Up to 22 DFDS crossings a day, around the clock (operator timetable, checked 2026-09-28).