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Dover to Calais is the busiest ferry route in the world and the default crossing for British drivers heading to France and beyond. At just 21 miles, the Strait of Dover is the narrowest point of the English Channel, and the modern ships of P&O Ferries, DFDS and Irish Ferries cover it in about 90 minutes. Between them they run up to 50 sailings a day, so you rarely wait long, and a flexible ticket lets you hop on an earlier boat if you arrive ahead of time. Dover's Eastern Docks sit right off the A20 and M20, and Calais drops you straight onto the A16 and A26 autoroutes for Paris, Belgium, the Alps and the south. It is the cheapest way to cross with a car, with frequent departures around the clock.
About 90 minutes from Dover Eastern Docks to Calais. With check-in and disembarkation, allow around two and a half hours port to port.
P&O Ferries, DFDS and Irish Ferries all run the route, with up to 50 combined sailings a day.
Usually, especially off-peak. The ferry is often £30 to £60 cheaper for a car, though Le Shuttle is quicker at about 35 minutes.
No. The route carries vehicles and their passengers only; foot passengers should consider the train or a coach package.