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Dover Ferry Port

The UK's busiest international ferry port — Dover handles around 2 million vehicles a year on the short Channel crossing to Calais and Dunkirk. Easy access from the M20 / A20 and direct trains from London St Pancras and Charing Cross.

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Routes from Dover

Where can I sail to from Dover?

Operators, journey times and indicative prices for crossings from Dover.

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Dover → Calais

P&O Ferries, DFDS, Irish Ferries · 1h 30

Operators

Ferry operators at Dover

P&O Ferries DFDS Irish Ferries

Port information

About Dover Ferry Port

Dover sits at the narrowest point of the English Channel — just 21 miles to the French coast. P&O Ferries and DFDS run frequent crossings to Calais (about 90 minutes) and DFDS also operates to Dunkirk (about two hours). Check-in is normally 75 minutes before sailing. The Dover Channel crossings are vehicle-only — cars, motorhomes, motorcycles and coaches are carried, but not foot passengers.

Address

Eastern Docks, Dover, Kent CT16 1JA

Country

England, United Kingdom

Coordinates

51.1265°, 1.3243°

Nearest railway station

Dover Priory, about 1.3 km away in a straight line

The night before

Staying near Dover ferry port

Early and overnight sailings often mean a night in Dover first. Dover ferry port is at Eastern Docks, Dover, Kent CT16 1JA, about 1.3 km from Dover Priory station in a straight line.

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Good to know

Dover ferry port — common questions

Where can I stay near Dover ferry port?

Dover has hotels within reach of the port for an early or overnight sailing. Dover ferry port is at Eastern Docks, Dover, Kent CT16 1JA. Compare hotels in Dover through our KAYAK link on this page.