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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Clais is to car ferry and drive which costs €45 - €110 and takes 3h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Clais is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €160 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Clais?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Clais. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at BLANGY SUR BRESLE - Place via Lille and AMIENS - Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Clais?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Clais. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Serqueux via London St Pancras Intl, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Flandres and Amiens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Dover to Clais?

The distance between Dover and Clais is 612 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Clais without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs €210 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Dover to Clais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Clais bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dover to Clais train from?

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

Train or bus from Dover to Clais?

The best way to get from Dover to Clais is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs €210 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 8h 33m.

Where does the Dover to Clais bus arrive?

Dover to Clais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

What is the time difference between Dover and Clais?

Clais is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 10:45 AM in Dover and 11:45 AM in Clais.

Where does the Dover to Clais train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Clais?

There are 568+ hotels available in Clais.

Dover to Clais - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Dover to Clais by train (Eurostar), bus, train, ferry, car train, 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.

Train
best
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 Amienstrain Ter
4. Take the train from Amiens to Serqueuxtrain Ter
7h 10m
€215–361
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Claiscar
3h 13m
€48–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
2. Take the bus from Lille to Amiensbus 712
3. Take the bus from AMIENS - Gare routière to BLANGY SUR BRESLE - Placebus 704
8h 33m
€88–121
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Eastbournetrain Ashford International - Eastbourne
2. Take the ferry from Port of Newhaven to Dieppeferry
10h
€143–259
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Claiscar
2h 19m
€164–177
Train, ferry via Seaford
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Eastbournetrain Ashford International - Eastbourne
2. Take the ferry from Newhaven Ferry Terminal to Dieppe Ferry Terminalferry Dieppe - Newhaven
10h 3m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 612 km
Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Clais via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Flandres, Amiens, and Serqueux in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dover to Clais via Dover, Lille, Amiens, AMIENS - Gare routière, and BLANGY SUR BRESLE - Place in around 8h 33m.

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