There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Dover by car train, car, car ferry, train or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Eurotunnel, drive • 1h 4m
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 1h 51m
2 alternative options
Car ferry • 2h 30m
Train • 4h 45m
Calais to Dover by train
The train journey time between Calais and Dover is around 4h 45m and covers a distance of around 311 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 37m. Operated by TGV inOui, SNCF, Eurostar and others, the Calais to Dover train service departs from Calais Ville and arrives in Dover Priory. Typically five trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Dover is to rideshare which costs €4 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Dover is to rideshare which takes 1h 51m and costs €4.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Calais and arriving at Dover. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Dover. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Dover Priory via Lille Europe and St Pancras International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Calais and Dover is 27 miles.
Book your Calais to Dover ferry tickets online with Direct Ferries.
The best way to get from Calais to Dover without a car is to car ferry which takes 2h 30m and costs €22 - €140.
It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Calais to Dover, including transfers.
Calais to Dover train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Calais Ville station.
Dover is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 12:27 PM in Calais and 11:27 AM in Dover.
- Distance: 26.7 miles
- Duration: 1h 4m
What companies run services between Calais, France and Dover, England?
You can take a train from Calais to Dover via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and St Pancras International in around 4h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Eurotunnel
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £23 - £35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- £27 - £32
- 1st Class
- £23 - £28
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12 - £28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- £12 - £18
- Rail 1st Class
- £19 - £28
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70 - £290
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- £250 - £290
- Standard
- £70 - £90
- Standard Premier
- £110 - £140
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- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from St Pancras International to Dover Priory
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35 - £65
- Schedules at
- National Rail
- Schedules at
- South Eastern Trains Service
- Anytime
- £35 - £50
- 1st Class
- £40 - £65
- Phone
- +45 33 42 30 10
- incoming@dfdsseaways.dk
- Website
- dfds.com
Car ferry from Calais to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65 - £120
- Website
- dfds.co.uk
- Standard Car - Economy
- £65 - £120
- Standard Car - Premium
- £100 - £150
- Phone
- 01304 448866.
- Website
- poferries.com
Car ferry from Calais to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £18 - £26
- Website
- P&O Ferries
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
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Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Calais to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Calais to Dover train services, operated by South Eastern Trains Service, arrive at Dover Priory station.
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