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

The cheapest way to get from Port of Calais to Dover is to car ferry which costs £8 - £50 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Port of Calais to Dover is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 1h 15m and costs £121 - £125.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Port of Calais to Dover. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Dover via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

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

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Calais and arriving at Port of Dover. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Port of Calais to Dover?

The distance between Port of Calais and Dover is 26 miles.

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

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

The best way to get from Port of Calais to Dover without a car is to car ferry which takes 1h 30m and costs £8 - £50.

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

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

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

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

Where does the Port of Calais to Dover bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1161+ hotels available in Dover.

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

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

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Car ferry
best
1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
1h 30m
£8–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calais to Doverbus N1700 / ...
1h 36m
£11–16
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Port of Calais to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Dovercar
1h 15m
£122–125

Port of Calais to Dover by car ferry

70Weekly Car ferry

1h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 25.9 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

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

Irish Ferries operates a car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover every 3 hours. Tickets cost £8–50 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Calais to Dover every 3 hours. Tickets cost £3–6 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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