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How far is the crossing from Dover to Calais?
approximately 27 nautical miles
It is approximately 27 nautical miles or 31 standard miles from Dover ferry port to Calais ferry port. Although it’s the shortest sailing to France it’s not the shortest point between the two countries. The shortest distance across the English Channel is from South Foreland in Kent to Cap Gris Nez in France.
How much is the passenger ferry Dover to Calais?
The cheapest ferry ticket price from Dover to Calais found by AFerry customers recently is $274, travelling with P&O Ferries on Friday, 16 April 2021. Prices also vary depending on the date and time of travel.
How long is the ferry from UK to France?
How long is the ferry from UK to France? The quickest ferry crossings to France are from Dover. Dover to Calais ferries take around 90 minutes to cover the 31 mile crossing, while a popular alternative is the Dover to Dunkirk ferry which takes just over 2 hours to complete a 44 mile trip.
Are the ferries running from Calais to Dover?
The P&O Ferries service runs up to 11 times daily while the Irish Ferries service runs up to 4 times daily and the DFDS Seaways service runs up to 10 times daily.
Are P&O Ferries taking foot passengers?
We are very pleased to be welcoming foot passengers back on board our popular Dover to Calais route from October 2021. With France being just a 90 minute sailing away and Calais having great bus and rail connections, travelling as a foot passenger doesn’t mean you have to miss out on exploring!
When is the last ferry from Dover to Calais?
The last ferry from Dover to Calais leaves at 23:50 with P&O Ferries. Times may vary depending on the time of year. Which ferry companies operate between Dover to Calais? Ferries travelling from Dover to Calais are operated by DFDS and P&O Ferries.
How often does the DFDS ferry go to France?
The DFDS service runs up to 9 times per day with a sailing duration of around 1 hr 30 min while the P&O Ferries service runs up to 10 times per day with a sailing time of 1 hr 30 min . For more information, please visit our Ferries from England to France page.
Which is the quickest ferry from England to France?
Dover to Calais is the quickest and most frequent ferry crossing from England to France. You can reach France in just 90 minutes, and you have 38 daily crossings to choose from.
Which is the closest port to England Calais or Dover?
Calais Guide. The French city of Calais is located in the Nord-Pas de Calais department of north west France and is the closest port in France to England.