Rome2Rio

How to get fromCalais to Dublinby train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

Find Transport to Dublin

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Calais to Dublin by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain train
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRU - DUB
    6h 16m
    €87–311

  2. Train, bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Amienstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Gare routière to Aéroportbus bus
    3. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BVA - DUB
    8h 12m
    €59–256

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    11h 54m
    €232–419

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus bus 700
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    13h 25m
    €148–270

  5. Bus, train, ferry via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus bus 700
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    17h 3m
    €136–273

  6. Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain train
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain train
    3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CDG - DUB
    6h 7m
    €118–325

  7. Train, train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain train
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LCY - DUB
    7h 7m
    €208–547

  8. Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain train
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain train
    4. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane AMS - DUB
    7h 39m
    €145–435

  9. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain train
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    4. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LGW - DUB
    7h 20m
    €148–415

  10. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Calais to Port of Cherbourgcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    24h 36m
    €241–1,053

Calais to Dublin by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration11h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€232Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Calais to Dublin.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,019 km
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Calais to Dublin. However, you can take the train to Lille Europe, take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, take the train to Brussels Airport-Zaventem, walk to Brussels Airport (BRU) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, then take the line 784 bus to The Point. Alternatively, you can take a train from Calais Ville to Dublin Ferryport B+I via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Holyhead, and Holyhead Ferry in around 11h 54m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Ireland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides