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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Dover is to rideshare which costs £4 and takes 1h 51m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Dover. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Dover via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct ferry between Calais 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 and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Calais 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 24m.

How far is it from Calais to Dover?

The distance between Calais and Dover is 53 miles.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Calais to Dover?

Book your Calais to Dover ferry tickets online with Omio.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Dover without a car is to car ferry which takes 1h 30m and costs £8 - £50.

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

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

Where do I catch the Calais to Dover bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Calais to Dover train from?

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

Train or bus from Calais to Dover?

The best way to get from Calais to Dover is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs £17 - £23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £250 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Calais to Dover bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Calais and Dover?

Dover is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 8:12 PM in Calais and 7:12 PM in Dover.

Where does the Calais to Dover train arrive?

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

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

Book your Calais to Dover train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1162+ hotels available in Dover.

Can I share a ride from Calais to Dover?

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

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Calais 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
1h 51m
£4
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
1h 30m
£8–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calais to Doverbus 1700 / ...
1h 35m
£17–22
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 24m
£128–244

Calais to Dover by car ferry

70Weekly Car ferry

1h 30mAverage Duration

£8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 53.1 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Calais, 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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