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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Calais is to car ferry which costs €8 - €50 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 1h 2m and costs €141 - €145.

Is there a direct ferry between Dover and Calais?

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

Is there a direct train between Dover and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Calais. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Dover to Calais?

The distance between Dover and Calais is 84 km.

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

Book your Dover to Calais ferry tickets online with Omio.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Dover to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Calais train from?

Dover to Calais train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

What is the time difference between Dover and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 7:06 PM in Dover and 8:06 PM in Calais.

Where does the Dover to Calais train arrive?

Dover to Calais train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

Book your Dover to Calais train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1308+ hotels available in Calais.

Dover to Calais - 3 ways to travel via train, car, Eurotunnel, and car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Dover to Calais by car, car train, car ferry, or train (Eurostar, TGV)

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Drive, Eurotunnel
best
1. Drive from Dover to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
1h 2m
€142–144
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
1h 30m
€8–50
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
4h 58m
€143–255

Dover to Calais by car ferry

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1h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 84 km
Duration: 1h 2m

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

Irish Ferries operates a car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais every 3 hours. Tickets cost €8–50 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dover Priory to Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe in around 4h 58m.

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