What is the cheapest way to get from Ireland to Calais?

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Calais is to fly and bus and train which costs €70 - €260 and takes 8h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ireland to Calais?

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Calais is to fly and train which takes 7h 40m and costs €140 - €410.

How far is it from Ireland to Calais?

The distance between Ireland and Calais is 1025 km.

How do I travel from Ireland to Calais without a car?

The best way to get from Ireland to Calais without a car is to ferry and train and car ferry which takes 15h 12m and costs €200 - €400.

How long does it take to get from Ireland to Calais?

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Ireland to Calais, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ireland and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Ireland. It is currently 7:00 AM in Ireland and 8:00 AM in Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1260+ hotels available in Calais.

Ireland to Calais - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Ireland to Calais by plane, bus, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Cork Airport to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane ORK - BVA
2. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare routierebus
3. Take the train from Amiens to Calais Villetrain
8h 28m
€79–415
Fly Dublin Airport to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane DUB - BVA
2. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare routierebus
3. Take the train from Amiens to Calais Villetrain
8h 50m
€74–258
Ferry, train, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
4. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
15h 12m
€208–398
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
26h 7m
€472–797
Fly Dublin Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane DUB - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain
8h 25m
€84–295
Fly Cork Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ORK - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain
7h 40m
€148–407
Fly Dublin Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUB - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain
8h 2m
€113–320
Fly Dublin Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane DUB - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Calais Frethuntrain
9h 2m
€175–417
Fly Dublin Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUB - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain
9h 55m
€148–440
Ferry, train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
5. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
21h 41m
€153–304
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare Europorttrain Ic / ...
2. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Take the train from Dunkerque to Calais Villetrain Ter
31h 34m
€463–784

Cork Airport (ORK) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) flights

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Calais.

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Distance: 1,024.7 km
Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Ireland and Calais, France?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Calais. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA), walk to Aéroport, take the bus to Gare routiere, walk to Amiens, then take the train to Calais Ville. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baggot Street to Calais via Sean Moore Rd, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Dover Priory, and Port of Dover in around 15h 12m.

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