At Port

Dover Ferry Terminals are easily accessible by road, rail, and on foot. 

Here you’ll find all the information you need to get there on your departure day. Make sure you leave in plenty of time – check-in closes 45 minutes before departure or 60 minutes if you’re on a motorcycle, on foot, requested special assistance or travelling with a pet.

 

Need more flexibility to your booking? Enjoy more freedom and peace of mind by upgrading to one of our Flexi tickets. Take the scenic route home at a leisurely pace with one of our Standard Flexi or Fully Flexi tickets, and you'll enjoy greater flexibility to your departure time!


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Travelling with us

  • Departing from
  • Port address

    Dover Ferry Terminal

    Travel Centre

    Eastern Docks

    Dover

    Kent

    CT16 1JA

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  • Getting to us by

    Follow the signs from the M2 and M20. Once you're there, get in the 'Vehicles with Reservation' lane.

     
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    If you’re travelling by car:

    Driving on the continent? See what European Breakdown Cover you can get for your journey here.

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  • Arriving at the Port

    Please ensure you use the correct lane once you arrive at the port and stay in it until boarding the ferry and obey traffic lights/signals. There will be stewards at hand to help direct you if you are unsure of where to go. For information about the port’s facilities, please read these guides.

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    Priority Boarding

    Extras Addons

    Skip the queue and be one of the first to board and disembark the ferry when you upgrade your ticket to include priority boarding.

  • Taking Your Pets

    No need to leave your furry friends behind, they can come on holiday too when you travel with us. We’ve even installed a brand new pet area at Dover Port – find out all the information you need to take your pets abroad with us here.

  • What’s Onboard

    You’ll find everything you need for your journey onboard our Dover-Calais ferries. From food to shopping to entertainment, you’ll be spoilt for choice and the trip across the Channel will fly by.

  • Shopping at Sea

    Get a bit of retail therapy and enjoy amazing discounts and savings on all your favourite brands. Browse some of our great offers here.

  • Eating and Drinking

    Feed your whole family conveniently and affordably in our self-service canteen, relax in our luxurious Club Lounge with a complimentary glass of champagne, or simply grab a coffee. Check out all these great services and more here.

  • Entertainment

    Kill some time in our Video Arcade Room or take advantage of our onboard WiFi from just £2. We also offer secure charging stations for your devices, check it out here.

  • Getting to Passenger deck

    There are lifts and stairs available for use on our Dover to Calais ships to access the main passenger decks from the car deck. Please remember to note which deck you are parked on and the corresponding colour zone. You will also find deck plans located on each deck to guide you throughout the ship. If you have our mobile app you can also access our deck plans via your phone! 

    Download the mobile app from Google Play or App Store now.

    Stay connected with P&O Ferries WiFi when you're onboard
    Onboard Wifi (90 Mins)

    Whether you want to do some last minute research about your trip, put together your holiday music playlist, or upload photos from your time away, our onboard WiFi will allow you to do all of these things while you’re at sea.

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    Club lounge

    Travel across the channel in our exclusive Club Lounge and you'll enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne or soft drink, as well as snacks. All in the comfort of your own space with some great sea views!

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    Flex and club-tickets

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  • Eating and Drinking Facilities
    Curry and beer in P&O Ferries Food Court
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  • Arriving at
  • Disembarkment

    The Port of Calais connects directly to the A26/E15 heading to Paris or alternatively, take the A16/E40 to access the Northern European motorway systems. Calais Ville train station is in the centre of town and you can drive or get a taxi there from the Ferry Terminal in less than 10 minutes. Alternatively, there is a shuttle bus service for foot passengers to Calais town centre. Find out more information about the Port of Calais, including pet-friendly areas and car parking here.

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