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

The cheapest way to get from France to Dover is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Dover is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 48m and costs £150 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between France and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from France to Dover. However, there are services departing from Hôtel de Ville and arriving at Dover via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

Is there a direct train between France and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from France to Dover. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Dover Priory via Paris Nord and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from France to Dover?

The distance between France and Dover is 361 miles.

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

The best way to get from France to Dover without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £170 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from France to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Dover bus from?

France to Dover bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where do I catch the France to Dover train from?

France to Dover train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

Train or bus from France to Dover?

The best way to get from France to Dover is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £170 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the France to Dover bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between France and Dover?

Dover is 1h behind France. It is currently 12:24 AM in France and 11:24 PM in Dover.

Where does the France to Dover train arrive?

France to Dover train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1101+ hotels available in Dover.

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There are 5 ways to get from France to Dover by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car ferry, car, or car train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
5h 10m
£177–312
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Doverbus 1700 / ...
8h 34m
£34–53
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Dunkerquetrain Tgv
2. Take the carferry from Dunkirk to Port of Dovercarferry Dover to Dunkirk
9h 17m
£74–197
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Paris to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
4h 22m
£65–132
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Paris to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
3h 48m
£158–177

France to Dover by subway and train

114Weekly Services

5h 10mAverage Duration

£177Cheapest Price

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Distance: 358.7 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between France and Dover, England?

You can take a subway from Cité to Dover Priory via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Dover 3 times a day. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 7h.

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