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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Port of Calais is to car ferry which costs €9 - €55 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Port of Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 1h 10m and costs €142 - €146.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Port of Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Port of Calais. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Calais via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct ferry between Dover and Port of 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.

How far is it from Dover to Port of Calais?

The distance between Dover and Port of Calais is 42 km.

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

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

The best way to get from Dover to Port of Calais without a car is to car ferry which takes 1h 30m and costs €9 - €55.

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

The car ferry from Port Of Dover to Calais takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Dover to Port of Calais bus from?

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

Where does the Dover to Port of Calais bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Port of Calais?

There are 1306+ hotels available in Port of Calais.

Dover to Port of Calais - 3 ways to travel via car ferry, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Dover to Port of Calais by car ferry, bus, car, or car train

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Car ferry
best
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
1h 30m
€9–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus N1700 / ...
1h 40m
€13–19
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Dover to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Port of Calaiscar
1h 10m
€143–145

Dover to Port of Calais by car ferry

70Weekly Car ferry

1h 30mAverage Duration

€9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 41.7 km
Duration: 1h 30m

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

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. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Calais every 3 hours. Tickets cost €3–7 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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