Ferry from Dover to Calais

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Overview

Route: Ferry from Dover (Southern England) to Calais (Northern France)

Journey time: From 1 hour 15 minutes

Journey highlights:

P&O's Dover - Calais crossing speeds you across the Channel in a little over an hour, but they also provide you with everything you need to make the voyage pass as quickly (and comfortably) as possible: bargain shopping, a video jukebox and lounge, and plenty of eating and drinking options.

Return journey: Ferry from Calais (Northern France) to Dover (Southern England)

Itinerary

Sample itinerary: The 0830 ferry from Dover (with P&O) gets to Calais an hour and a half later, at 1100 French time. Price: From around £25 one way Book a ferry ticket from Dover to Calais with P&O
How to travel to the port:	During the day there is a regular bus service to the Port from Dover Priory Station, which is served by trains from the rest of the UK (London Charing Cross- Dover Priory takes around 1hour 45minutes), or you can take a taxi (5 mins) or walk (15-20 mins). Dover Port Facilities: Various shops and cafés, bureau de change, lost property, disabled access.	Transfer time: Allow 40 mintues
The Ferry Crossing:	Dover to Calais P&O run up to 46 channel crossings a day from Dover, operating regularly 24 hours a day. Crossings take around 1 hour 30 minutes. SeaFrance also runs several ferries every day, all around the clock. Crossings typically take 1 hour 15 minutes.	Frequency of service: Numerous ferries every day, more in summer. Operator: P&O ; SeaFrance Journey time: 1h15 - 1h30
Onward travel from the port:	Bienvenue à Calais Regular buses (€2) run during the day from Calais Port to Calais-Ville train station, which is around a mile away (15 minutes walk) across the town centre on Rue Paul Bert. Trains from Calais run regularly on to many destinations across France. The Calais area is often overlooked as tourists head for destinations further south, but it is rich in history and offers beautiful beaches - see what there is to discover on the official Calais tourist board website. The pretty city of Arras lies a short distance inland and has a rich architectural legacy that has been recognised by UNESCO.