Are ferries still running from Calais to Dover?

Traveling as a foot passenger is currently possible with P&O Ferries between 9am and 7pm on some sailings. DFDS and Irish Ferries currently do not permit foot passengers to travel on their ships between Calais and Dover. Traveling with a vehicle is permitted on all ferry companies that service this route.

Can I just turn up at Dover and get a ferry?

P&O customers can travel as a foot passenger from Dover to Calais between 9am and 7pm on some sailings. Irish Ferries and DFDS do not currently permit foot passengers to travel on their ships. Traveling with a vehicle is permitted on all ferry companies that service this route.

How long is the crossing from Calais to Dover?

90 minutes
Our Calais to Dover ferry route is the perfect way to cross the Channel in your car, with the shortest crossing time of any of our routes at just 90 minutes each way. Relax and enjoy the onboard facilities during the short crossing and look forward to exploring the UK from the comfort of your own vehicle.

Can I cross the Channel as a foot passenger?

It’s quite easy as a foot passenger, you check in in the terminal (one HOUR at least before hand) and wait for a shuttle bus to take you to the ferry.

Are P and O Ferries operating Dover to Calais?

P&O Ferries to resume Dover to Calais sailings with passenger services next week. The shipping company sacked nearly 800 seafarers in March and replaced them with cheaper agency staff.

Can cars get to Dover port?

By Car. Approximately 70 miles from London, the M20 will provide the quickest and most direct route for most passengers heading to Dover, particularly if coming from the West. The M20 merges into the A20 at Folkestone.

Can you drive through the Channel Tunnel?

It is not possible to drive a car or motorcycle through the Channel Tunnel. Instead, motorists must drive onto the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle train, which boards at the Channel Tunnel terminals in Folkestone and Calais.

Can you drive from Calais to Dover?

Making the journey in 35 minutes, it beats the 90-minute ferry crossing from Dover to Calais. The best place to begin a French road trip adventure is from Calais, but the port-city is much more than just a gateway to France, it has a variety of attractions and sights worth seeing.

How do I cross the channel with my car?

Which is the cheapest Channel crossing?

Dover – Calais/Dunkerque is almost always the cheapest but may not be the ‘best’ option given personal circumstances. Newhaven – Dieppe is a good crossing if heading towards Western France.

Can you stay in your car on a ferry to France?

To meet current guidelines, you remain in your vehicle throughout the crossing, minimising contact with other passengers and staff. Once you arrive in Calais, you can drive straight off the shuttle into France, onto your destination.