Dover Ferry

Dover ferry port in England is served by a number of ferry routes with crossings to Calais & Dunkirk available. With a selection of up to 50 Sailings Daily, the port of Dover connects England with France.

Sailing durations range from 1 hour 30 minutes on the Calais service to 2 hours on the Dunkirk service.

Although there is a brief summary on this page, as sailing information can vary based on time of year we’d advise you to get live sailing times and prices in our Dover fare search.

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Dover Ferry Services

  • DFDS Seaways
    • 15 Sailings Daily 1 hr 30 min
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  • P&O Ferries
    • 23 Sailings Daily 1 hr 30 min
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  • DFDS Seaways
    • 12 Sailings Daily 2 hr
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Dover Ferry Port

Found on the south east coast of England in the county of Kent, Dover ferry port is arguably the world's busiest port with millions of passengers and vehicles passing through on cross channel ferries each year.

Dover is the nearest English port to France with just 21 miles separating it from Calais and Dunkirk a little further up the coast. The port is also by far one of the most popular departure points for travelling between the UK and continental Europe; no surprise when you consider there's a cross channel ferry departure on average every 30 minutes with some.

Dover ferry port boasts top facilities and almost unrivalled transport links following a period of continued investment and subsequent improvement.

How To Get To Dover Ferry Port

  • Dover Ferry Port by Car

    Dover is approximately 70 miles from South London. From the M2, follow the A2 direct into Dover, or from the M20, follow the A20 again into Dover. Both the Eastern & Western Docks Ferry Terminals are clearly signed.

  • Dover Ferry Port by Train

    Dover's Ferry Terminal is situated to the east of the town at the Eastern Docks. Dover Port can be easily reached by foot, bus or taxi from Dover Priory Station. Services operate from London Victoria or London Charing Cross to Dover Priory Station. Approximate journey time is 1 hour 45 minutes. For more information and booking, please visit our trains to Dover Priory page.

  • Dover Ferry Port by Coach

    There is a frequent National express coach service from London Victoria coach station. Approximate Journey time is 2 hours 30 minutes. Other buses arrive at the main bus station in Dover town centre.

  • Dover Ferry Port Parking

    Short and long-stay parking is provided to all passengers at the main multi-storey car park at the entrance to the Ferry Terminal

  • Dover Ferry Port Address

    Eastern Docks, Dover, Kent CT16 1JA

  • Dover Accommodation

    If you’re looking to spend a night at or near Dover Ferry port before or after your trip or if you are looking for accommodation for your entire stay, please visit our Dover Accommodation page for the best accommodation prices and one of the largest selections available online!