What is the cheapest way to get from Calais Station to Dover?

The cheapest way to get from Calais Station to Dover is to rideshare which costs £4 and takes 2h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calais Station to Dover?

The fastest way to get from Calais Station to Dover is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £121 - £124.

Is there a direct bus between Calais Station and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais Station to Dover. However, there are services departing from Richelieu and arriving at Dover via Calais. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

Is there a direct ferry between Calais Station and Dover?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Calais and arriving at Port of Dover. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Calais Station and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Calais Station to Dover. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Dover Priory via Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Calais Station to Dover?

The distance between Calais Station and Dover is 53 miles.

How do I travel from Calais Station to Dover without a car?

The best way to get from Calais Station to Dover without a car is to car ferry which takes 2h 8m and costs £8 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Calais Station to Dover?

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Calais Station to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais Station to Dover bus from?

Calais Station to Dover bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.

Where do I catch the Calais Station to Dover train from?

Calais Station to Dover train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais Station to Dover?

The best way to get from Calais Station to Dover is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs £11 - £17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £230 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Calais Station to Dover bus arrive?

Calais Station to Dover bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between Calais Station and Dover?

Dover is 1h behind Calais Station. It is currently 5:58 AM in Calais Station and 4:58 AM in Dover.

Where does the Calais Station to Dover train arrive?

Calais Station to Dover train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.

How do I get a train ticket from Calais Station to Dover?

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Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1168+ hotels available in Dover.

Can I share a ride from Calais Station to Dover?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Calais Station and Dover. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Calais Station to Dover - 5 ways to travel via train, Eurotunnel, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Calais Station to Dover by car train, car, car ferry, bus, rideshare, or train (TGV, Eurostar)

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Eurotunnel, drive
best
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Dovercar
1h 5m
£121–124
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Calais to Doverrideshare 27.6 mi
2h 20m
£4
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2h 8m
£8–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calais to Doverbus 1700 / ...
2h 43m
£11–17
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
4h 22m
£128–228

Calais Station to Dover by train

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Distance: 53 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Calais Station, France and Dover, England?

Irish Ferries operates a car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover every 3 hours. Tickets cost £8–50 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Calais to Dover every 3 hours. Tickets cost £3–6 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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