There are 3 ways to get from Calais to Deal by car ferry, train (Eurostar), car train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Car ferry
best- Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
1h 47m£64–109Train
- Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dealtrain
5h 55m£124–225Eurotunnel, drive
- Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
- Drive from Folkestone to Dealcar
1h 18m£123–127
Calais to Deal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Deal is to car ferry which costs £60 - £110 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Deal is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £123 - £127.
No, there is no direct ferry from Calais to Deal. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Port of Dover via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Deal. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Deal via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Calais and Deal is 35 miles.
Book your Calais to Deal ferry tickets online with Omio.
The best way to get from Calais to Deal without a car is to car ferry which takes 1h 47m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Calais to Deal, including transfers.
Calais to Deal train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Deal is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 6:50 AM in Calais and 5:50 AM in Deal.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Deal, England?
Irish Ferries operates a car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover every 3 hours. Tickets cost £19–55 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Calais Ville to Deal via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–55
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Deal train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Calais to Deal train tickets online with Omio.
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