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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Calais Station is to car ferry which costs €45 - €110 and takes 1h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Calais Station is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 1h 2m and costs €143 - €147.

Is there a direct ferry between Dover and Calais Station?

No, there is no direct ferry from Dover to Calais Station. However, there are services departing from Port of Dover and arriving at Calais via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Calais Station?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Calais Station. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Dover to Calais Station?

The distance between Dover and Calais Station is 84 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Calais Station without a car is to car ferry which takes 1h 42m and costs €45 - €110.

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

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

Where do I catch the Dover to Calais Station train from?

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

What is the time difference between Dover and Calais Station?

Calais Station is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 6:25 AM in Dover and 7:25 AM in Calais Station.

Where does the Dover to Calais Station train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Calais Station?

There are 1251+ hotels available in Calais Station.

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

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

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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
€144–146
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
1h 42m
€48–107
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 Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
5h 19m
€159–273

Dover to Calais Station by train and foot

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Distance: 84.4 km
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Dover, England and Calais Station, 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 Dover Priory to Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 19m.

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