What is the cheapest way to get from Folkestone Central to Calais?

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone Central to Calais is to car ferry which costs €40 - €95 and takes 1h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Folkestone Central to Calais?

The fastest way to get from Folkestone Central to Calais is to Eurotunnel which takes 57 min and costs €139 - €142.

Is there a direct ferry between Folkestone Central and Calais?

No, there is no direct ferry from Folkestone Central to Calais. However, there are services departing from Port of Dover and arriving at Calais via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone Central and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone Central to Calais. However, there are services departing from Folkestone and arriving at Calais-Fréthun via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.

How far is it from Folkestone Central to Calais?

The distance between Folkestone Central and Calais is 72 km.

How do I travel from Folkestone Central to Calais without a car?

The best way to get from Folkestone Central to Calais without a car is to car ferry which takes 1h 48m and costs €40 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Folkestone Central to Calais?

It takes approximately 57 min to get from Folkestone Central to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone Central to Calais train from?

Folkestone Central to Calais train services, operated by LeShuttle, depart from Folkestone station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone Central and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Folkestone Central. It is currently 3:44 AM in Folkestone Central and 4:44 AM in Calais.

Where does the Folkestone Central to Calais train arrive?

Folkestone Central to Calais train services, operated by LeShuttle, arrive at Calais-Fréthun station.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1317+ hotels available in Calais.

Folkestone Central to Calais - 3 ways to travel via train, and Eurotunnel

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There are 3 ways to get from Folkestone Central to Calais by car train, car ferry, or train (Eurostar, TGV)

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Eurotunnel
best
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
57 min
€139–141
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
1h 48m
€43–95
Train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central 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
4h 52m
€145–263

Folkestone Central to Calais by train

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4h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 72 km
Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Folkestone Central, England and Calais, France?

LeShuttle operates a vehicle from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun hourly. Tickets cost €137 and the journey takes 35 min. 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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