There are 4 ways to get from Deal to Calais by car ferry, train (Eurostar), car, or car train
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 Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
1h 49m€85–155Car ferry via Dover Priory
cheapest- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2h 56m€48–115Train
- Take the train from Deal to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
6h 9m€173–295Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Deal to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
1h 16m€147–150
Deal to Calais by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Deal to Calais is to car ferry via Dover Priory which costs €45 - €120 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Deal to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 1h 16m and costs €146 - €151.
No, there is no direct ferry from Deal to Calais. However, there are services departing from Port of Dover and arriving at Calais via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Deal to Calais. However, there are services departing from Deal and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Gare Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Deal and Calais is 57 km.
Book your Deal to Calais ferry tickets online with Omio.
The best way to get from Deal to Calais without a car is to car ferry which takes 1h 49m and costs €85 - €160.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Deal to Calais, including transfers.
Deal to Calais train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Deal station.
Calais is 1h ahead of Deal. It is currently 4:15 AM in Deal and 5:15 AM in Calais.
What companies run services between Deal, England and Calais, France?
Irish Ferries operates a car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–90 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Deal to Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 9m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Deal to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- Eurostar
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 Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- LeShuttle
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €140
- Website
- LeShuttle
- Standard fare
- €140
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Deal to Calais train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Book your Deal to Calais train tickets online with Omio.
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