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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Calais Ville is to car ferry which costs €9 - €55 and takes 2h 8m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Calais Ville?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Calais Ville. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Gare Sncf via Terminal Ferry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

Is there a direct ferry between Dover and Calais Ville?

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 Ville?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Calais Ville. 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 5h 3m.

How far is it from Dover to Calais Ville?

The distance between Dover and Calais Ville is 85 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Calais Ville without a car is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs €14 - €20.

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

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

Where do I catch the Dover to Calais Ville bus from?

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

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

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

Train or bus from Dover to Calais Ville?

The best way to get from Dover to Calais Ville is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs €14 - €20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €280 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Dover to Calais Ville bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Dover and Calais Ville?

Calais Ville is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 8:41 AM in Dover and 9:41 AM in Calais Ville.

Where does the Dover to Calais Ville train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Calais Ville?

There are 1300+ hotels available in Calais Ville.

Dover to Calais Ville - 4 ways to travel via train, car, Eurotunnel, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Dover to Calais Ville by car, car train, bus, car ferry, or train (Eurostar, TGV)

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Drive, Eurotunnel
best
1. Drive from Dover to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
1h 2m
€142–144
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2h 8m
€9–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus N280 / ...
2h 5m
€14–19
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
5h 3m
€149–271

Dover to Calais Ville by train

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Distance: 84.6 km
Duration: 1h 2m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Calais every 3 hours. Tickets cost €4–7 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, Irish Ferries operates a car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais every 3 hours. Tickets cost €9–55 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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