FERRY

With millions of passengers, cars, trucks, motorcycles and buses passing through on cross-Channel ferries each year, it's no wonder we're known as the 'Gateway to Europe'.

As a result of huge and continued investment, the Port boasts state-of-the-art facilities and excellent transport links.

PLEASE NOTE THAT FROM 8 JUNE NEW UK GOVERNMENT TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS APPLY FOR ENTERING THE UK.

Please visit:  UK Border Advice

And here for the Public Health Locator Form

On 4 July the UK Government travel advice changed, with exemptions for travelling to certain countries and territories that no longer pose a high risk for British travellers. For the lastest UK Government advice and view a list of exempted destinations, please visit Exempted Destinations

To see the additional measures implemented by the Port and its Ferry Partners to ensure your safe crossing from Dover, please see Travel Safely from Dover

For ferry operator information and advice on Coronavirus (COVID-19), visit P&O Ferries advice and DFDS advice

From 1 January 2021 the rules for travelling to EU countries with your pet will change. You should start the process at least 4 months before you travel.

The rules for passports, driving, EHIC cards and more may also change. Check if you need to act now so you can travel as planned. For further information see here. 

Cross Channel Ferry Crossings

Ferry crossings are on offer 24 hours a day, 364 days a year, with a departure on average every 30 minutes when taken across all operator schedules. Foot passenger services at the Ferry Terminal operate between 06.00hrs and 19.30hrs.

There are two ferry operators running ships from Dover; P&O Ferries and DFDS Seaways. P&O operate ferries from Dover to Calais, while DFDS Seaways offers a service to both Calais and Dunkerque.

Calais and Dunkerque are convenient destinations, providing quick and efficient links into the rest of France and Belgium. Calais offers quick access via road or rail into Paris, while Dunkirk is less than an hour’s drive from Bruges in Belgium.