Ferry from Dover to Calais, FranceThe quickest and most direct cross-Channel ferry route is Dover to Calais, taking around 1 and a half hours. There are 38 sailings to Calais every day.
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Taking the ferry can also be a better option if you're travelling as a larger group since you can all meet up in the ferry's bar or restaurant. However, if your idea of fun is getting to France as quickly as possible, you might favour the Tunnel.
Generally speaking the ferry is usually slightly cheaper, but whichever option you choose, make sure to shop around for deals and book well ahead of time to get the best-value fares.
The fastest crossing to France is the ferry from Dover (UK) to Calais. The ferry ride from Dover to Calais usually lasts 1 hour 30 minutes. The second fastest ferry to France is the one from Dover to Dunkirk, which takes approximately 2 hours.
Who can travel through the Channel Tunnel? Foot passengers can travel with Eurostar, between our UK stations London St Pancras International and our stations on the continent . People who want to travel with their own vehicle or on a coach can use the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle between Folkestone and Calais.
Usually yes, but occasionally we need to restrict this at peak times or during degraded service or disruption. We strongly advise purchasing a ticket in advance to avoid disappointment, and the further in advance you book the more you save.
Travelers can take most food items on the ferry to France as long as they are for personal consumption and do not exceed the allowed quantities. However, it is important to check the latest food import regulations to ensure that the items you plan to bring are allowed.
At the time it was being built, the Chunnel was the most expensive construction project ever conceived. It took $21 billion to complete the tunnel. That's 700 times more expensive than the cost to build the Golden Gate Bridge!