Welcome to Dover Ferry Port
The Gateway to Europe
The Port of Dover is the nearest English port to France, at just 21 miles (34 kilometres) away and one of Europe's largest passenger ports.With millions of passengers, cars, trucks, motorcycles and buses passing through the Port of Dover each year, it's no wonder we're known as the 'gateway to Europe'.
The UK's biggest, friendliest and best-equipped cross-channel ferry port
Here at the Port of Dover Ferry Terminal we strive to extend a warm and friendly welcome to all our ferry passengers.While Dover has long been one of the world's premier seaports, we've been hard at work to make the the experience at Dover Port as modern, efficient and pleasurable as we can.
As a result of huge and continued investment, the Port can now boast state-of-the-art facilities, excellent transport links and award-winning customer service.
We regard ourselves as very much a 21st century operation - so why not pay us a visit and see what we can offer?
Dover Ferry Port Operators
Four ferry companies currently operate from the Port connecting to Boulogne, Calais and Dunkerque to provide the fastest sea crossings to France.
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| Visit the LD LInes website | Visit the NorfolkLine website |
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| Visit the P&O Ferries website | Visit the SeaFrance website |
Cars and Motorcycles
For motorists and motorcyclists, there's a ferry departure on average every 30 minutes when taken across all operator schedules.
For more information on sailing times, see our Ferry Timetables or visit Ferry Port Passenger Services for details of our range of amenities and facilities.
Foot Passengers
Foot passenger services at the Ferry Terminal operate between 06.00 and 19.30 hours. Again, ferry departures occur about every 30 minutes when taken across all operator schedules.
For more information on sailing times, see our Ferry Timetables or visit Ferry Port Passenger Services for details of our range of amenities and facilities.
Coaches
In common with most other traffic, ferry departures for coach operators occur about every 30 minutes when taken across all operator schedules.
See also the way the Port of Dover handles security arrangements for coaches including Coach Declaration Forms. This applies predominately to those with activities in our Coach Interchange Area.
Lorries and Freight
For lorry drivers, ferries also depart approximately every 30 minutes when taken across all operator schedules.
For more information on sailing times, see our Ferry Timetables or visit Driver Info for Coach and Freight for ferry crossing times and frequency.
To speed up the Customs clearance process, the Dover ClearWay system offers computer-based facilities for declarations to Customs.
Freight Agents
Looking for a freight agent? See a comprehensive list of businesses offering a wide range of freight forwarding, road transport and distribution logistics services.
Passenger Services and Information
Useful information to help make your visit through the Port as smooth as possible.
- See what facilities are available in our Passenger Services Buildings.
- See what facilities are available for those with special needs.
- Still need more info? See our FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)