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Dover to Calais Ferry

Dover to Calais Ferry route is the most convenient and easiest way to cross English Channel. P&O ferries are the main operator to run this route. This is one of the fastest routes to travel from Southern England to Northern France by sea. The journey time from Dover to Calais ferry route is just 1hr 30min. Ferry departs from Eastern docks in Dover and arrive at Calais port in Northern France. This Ferry route provides a real alternative to the low cost airlines operator in both England and France. P&O ferries operate 23 daily ferries crossing from Dover to Calais to provide more access to travellers.

If you are planning to travel France by ferry then book your ferry tickets in advance before schedule departure. Advance booking is the best way to get cheap ferry tickets and save more on your travel. P&O Ferries Special offers such as weekend breaks, short breaks, Christmas breaks and some special occasional breaks are the best way to get Cheap Ferry Tickets from Dover to Calais. It is advised to keep close eyes on P&O Ferries website to know the exact Dover to Calais Ferry Timetable. You can also enjoy the P&O Minicruises from Dover to Calais with friends and family. Hull to Rotterdam Ferry, Hull to Zeebrugge Ferry, Liverpool to Dublin Ferry and Cairnryan to Larne Ferry are other routes, which you can explore through P&O Ferries operators.

The journey from Dover to Calais will cost you around £39 with P&O Ferries. Dover is one of the beautiful towns in Southern England. It is positioned between the mountains and the ocean. It is known as queen of channel as it is busiest ferry port in the World. Dover ports provide convenient transfer points from the bus, train and road.

Useful Tips While on-board With Dover-Calais Ferry Crossing

Check-in process of P&O Ferries is very simple and short. You simply need to arrive before 30-45min before your departure schedule. If you want to carry your car on the channel ferry, then you need to arrive 30min before your schedule departure.

Drink and Food onboard There is wide variety of choice of Bars and restaurants on all ships of P&O Ferries. Whether you are traveling with family or friends, P&O Ferries offers something for everyone. Don’t miss to enjoy the delicious cusine at Food court while on board. If you are traveling with Children, then you can relax in Family lounge where you will find the facilities like bar, light snacks, tea, coffee and soft drinks.

Club Lounge P&O Ferries provide the facilities of Club lounge. You simply need to pre-book it in just £12 per person,each way. You will find the luxurious faciliteis on club lounge like glass of champagne, tea, cofee, soft drinks and newspaper. Sit back and enjoy the wonderful  sea view from P&O Ferries club lounge.

Useful Tips for Disabled Person There will be special staff on board to help the disabled person. You will find lifts on all P&O Ferries ships  that are wheelchair friendly. There is separate toilet facilities for disabled person at deck 7 and 8. Wheelchair facilities are available at all shopping, dinning and seating areas.

The facilities available at Dover port

The Port has 2 main ferry terminals, one at the Eastern Docks are used by P&O Ferries, Norfolk Line and Sea France and the Western Docks is used by Hover speed. The Port of Dover offers a wide range facilities including 24-hour access for car parking. There are both short and long term parking the price starts from £2 for 2 hours to £25 for 4 days. The ferry terminal car park has a police force running regular patrols of the car park. You will find cafés located in the departure lounge of both terminals serving drinks and light refreshments.

How to Reach Dover Port?

Car: Dover port is located around 5km from the city center and is directly linked to the M2/A2 motorways via Canterbury and M20/A20 via Ashford and is just 70 miles from London. Both the Eastern & Western Docks Ferry Terminals are clearly signed.

Bus: There is a regular shuttle bus service to the Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal, which operates in every 20 minutes. Bus timings start from 7am to 10.30pm. Regular National Express Coach services travel to Dover from London Victoria Coach Station. Approximate travel time is 2hrs 30 minutes.

Rail: You can get a train to Dover Priory railway station, which is about 5 minutes from the ferry port of Dover by a taxi. Frequent direct trains to Dover Priory Station run from London Victoria and London Charring. Approximate journey time is 1hr 45 minutes.

Calais Port

It lies northeast of Bangor on the banks of the St. Croix River near the Canadian border. The town of Calais is considered as the shopping and commerce center of Washington County. Here it can be a day shopping trip or you can spend a holiday. Its crossing from Dover is quick and you can enjoy the Continent. The hotels, restaurants, events, sightseeing, Fine Art and Lace Museum are the best checkouts. A few miles out of town there is a shopping complex Cite Europe, famous for its cheap alcohol. You can see several scenic views of the Saint Croix River.

The facilities available at Calais Port

Calais ferry route is one of the busiest in Europe, with up to 48 ferries a day departing from here on one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world with many crossings available every day. Calais is situated on the north coast of France and has excellent rail and road links to all parts of France and Western Europe. Calais is 3 hours away from Paris along the A16 motorway and 2 hours away from Brussels.

How To Reach Calais Port?

Bus: There is a regular foot passenger bus, which operates between the hours of 10am and 8pm, connecting the port to the center of Calais at Place D’Armes. A free bus service operates daily, taking you to and from the ferry port to Place D'Armes and the central Calais-Ville railway station in Calais-Sud.

Rail: Calais has a station on the Eurostar network, providing fast trains to cities all over Europe. Trains run daily between Calais and Amiens, Boulogne, Etaples, Le Touquet, Lille and Paris. A free bus service connects the train station in Calais with the ferry port.

Car: The Port of Calais is directly connected to the European motorway network via two auto routes. The A26/E15 provides access from the heart of France including Paris and beyond and the A16/E40, which provides the gateway from Benelux and the northern European motorway systems. From the North of Paris, it takes the A1 motorway towards Lille, or from the West of Paris take the A16 motorway towards Calais. Follow the signs for 'Tunnel sous la manche' and leave the motorway at exit number 13.