Norfolk Line ferries
Norfolk Line ferries offer a great alternative to the busy Dover to Calais routes. Norfolk Line ferries travel from Dover to Dunkrik (also known as Dunkerque), which is just a hop up the French coast from Calais. There are some great deals from Norfolk Line ferries right now, especially if you book online, in advance, direct with Norfolk Line.
There are numerous ways to get from Dover to Calais, and to help you find best method for your journey we've added our comparison chart below, so that you can see at a glance where all the best deals and travel options are.
The best ways to travel from Dover to Calais and to Cross the Channel
| Fastest | Cheapest | Most Comfortable |
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 Eurotunnel takes just 35 minutes from Folkestone (near Dover) to Calais. Better still, the Eurotunnel Terminals are directly on the major road networks in England and France. Prices start at just £49 per car. Click here to find cheap deals and book tickets |
 The cheapest Channel ferry crossing from Dover is actually to Dunkirk, just a few miles from Calais. Crossings are available from Norfolk Line Ferries. Norfolk Line have up to 12 crossings a day from Dover to Dunkirk. Visit their web site here for all the best deals. Prices start at just £24 per car. Click here to book |
 Relax on the comfortable Eurostar train, then arrive in Paris 2 hours 15 minutes later. Eurostar trains depart from London, Ashford and Ebbsfleet, and stop in Calais, Lille, Paris, Eurodisney and beyond. Prices start at £59 return, London to Paris. Click here to book |
Compare Dover to Calais ferries and crossings
| Operator | Route | Journey Time | Frequency | Usual Prices From | Book Online | |
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| P&O Ferries
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Dover to Calais | 90 minutes | Up to 23 crossings per day | £30 per car |
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| How to find the best fares: P & O Ferries offer more ferry crossings to France than anyone else. Crossing times are 90 minutes, and cheap fares can be found if you book ahead, travel at off peak times, and book direct through their web site. | ||||||
| Operator | Route | Journey Time | Frequency | Usual Prices From | Book Online | Sea France Ferries
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Dover to Calais | 90 minutes | Up to 15 crossings per day |
£29 per car |
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| How to find the best fares: As with P&O, the best fares can be found if you book direct with the operator online. Also look for the later or earlier ferries, preferably on a week day, as these will be cheaper. Consider too a day trip fare, which will be cheaper and often include special deals. Sea France also offer good fares on their multi-ticket Carnets for frequent travellers. | ||||||
| Operator | Route | Journey Time | Frequency | Usual Prices From | Book Online | |
| Norfolk Line
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Dover to Dunkirk | 2 hrs | Up to 12 crossings per day |
£24 per car |
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| How to find the best fares: Book direct with Norfolk Line, as they will have the biggest choice of the cheap deals and fares available. For the cheapest deals you will need to book in advance, and travel at off peak times. | ||||||
| Operator | Route | Journey Time | Frequency | Usual Prices From | Book Online | |
| Eurotunnel
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Dover to Calais | 35 minutes | Up to 37 crossings per day |
£49 per car |
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| How to find the best fares: As with many of the cross channel travel companies, by booking in advance and travelling at a quieter, off peak time, you are more likely to find the cheapest deals available. Click here to find some of the best deals and prices for Eurotunnel | ||||||
| Operator | Route | Journey Time | Frequency | Usual Prices From | Book Online | |
| Eurostar
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London to Paris | 2 hrs 15 mins | 18 trains per day from London to Paris |
£59 return per person |
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| How to find the best fares: Eurostar offer 3 types of fare - Business, Leisure Select and Standard. The cheapest tickets are the Standard fares. If you can travel at off peak times, and don't have to have flexible travel times, then you will be able to find the cheaper deals. Book direct and online with Eurostar for the full range of deals and fares at the cheapest prices. | ||||||
| Operator | Route | Journey Time | Frequency | Usual Prices From | Book Online | |
| L D Lines
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Dover to Boulogne | 1 hr 45 mins | Up to 6 crossings per day |
£24 per car |
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| LD Lines have been operating various ferry crossings for some time, but their Dover to Boulogne route is fairly new. Click here to find the best deals. | ||||||
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Norfolk Line Ferries from Dover to Dunkirk
About Norfolk Line Ferries:
All ferry
ships have a range of facilities on board, including a variety of
restaurants and bars, a VIP lounge, children’s play areas and amazing
value shopping facilities.
Checking in on one of the Norfolk line ferries couldn’t be easier. You
should be at the port 45 minutes before departure and have your valid
passport or valid photographic EU national identity card ready. A
driver’s licence alone will not be enough.
Staff on board of the ferry will show you where to park your car on
board. Once on the ferry make sure you take everything you need for the
journey out of the car since you won’t be allowed on the car deck during
the crossing.
If you don’t have a car and are boarding the ferry by foot, of course
the Norfolk Line staff will guide you along as well.
On board of the ferry you can then relax and enjoy the journey, whether
you are shopping, kicking back with a pint or watching the children have
fun in the play area. Travelling has never been more relaxed.
Dover to Dunkirk Ferries from Norfolk Line
The Norfolk Line ferry service doesn’t run from Dover to
Calais but from Dover to Dunkirk, just a few miles along the coast from
Calais. For many destinations Dunkirk is
better positioned than Calais with direct links to the A16 and A25
motorways in France.
Dunkirk is especially well placed if you are heading for Belgium, the Netherlands or Germany,
Dunkirk is located closer and more convenient.
Ferries and crossings to Dunkirk are generally quieter than Calais, which means
of course that the roads and motorways leading away from
Dunkirk are a bit emptier than in the Calais area.
How to find the cheapest prices for Norfolk Line Ferries
- Take a night departure (a ferry departing between between midnight and 6am) as there are more cheap spaces on these departures.
- Avoid peak times. Prices are high at times of peak demand such as school holidays.
- The best prices are available when you book direct with Norfolk Line in advance.
- Weekday fares are generally lower than weekend fares
- Book direct online with Norfolk Line to avoid agent's fees and other extras
This week's Cheapest deals for travel from Dover to Calais
We constantly check all the channel crossing travel companies so we can bring you the best deals and cheapest prices on travel from Dover to Calais. See the best deals for this week below:
Dover to Calais - Ferries, Trains and Coaches
P&O Ferries | Sea France Ferries | Eurotunnel Trains | Eurostar Trains | Norfolk Line | LD Lines | National Express Coaches |