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

The cheapest way to get from Dover Port to Calais is to bus which costs €4 - €7 and takes 1h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover Port to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 1h 4m and costs €141 - €145.

Is there a direct bus between Dover Port and Calais?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dover and arriving at Calais. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct ferry between Dover Port 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.

How far is it from Dover Port to Calais?

The distance between Dover Port and Calais is 85 km.

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

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

The best way to get from Dover Port to Calais without a car is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs €4 - €7.

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

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Dover Port to Calais, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Dover Port to Calais bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Dover Port and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Dover Port. It is currently 2:05 PM in Dover Port and 3:05 PM in Calais.

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

Book your Dover Port to Calais bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1317+ hotels available in Calais.

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

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

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Drive, Eurotunnel
best
1. Drive from Dover Port to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
1h 4m
€142–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus N280 / ...
1h 25m
€4–7
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
1h 30m
€9–55

Dover Port to Calais by bus

71Weekly Buses

1h 25mAverage Duration

€4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 84.9 km
Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Dover Port, Kent, England and Calais, 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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