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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Dover is to rideshare which costs £4 and takes 1h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Dover is to car ferry which takes 1h 35m and costs £25 - £45.

Is there a direct ferry between Calais and Dover?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Calais and arriving at Port of Dover. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Calais to Dover?

The distance between Calais and Dover is 53 miles.

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

Book your Calais to Dover ferry tickets online with Omio.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Dover without a car is to car ferry which takes 1h 35m and costs £25 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Calais to Dover, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Calais and Dover?

Dover is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 9:09 PM in Calais and 8:09 PM in Dover.

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1078+ hotels available in Dover.

Can I share a ride from Calais to Dover?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Calais and Dover. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Calais to Dover - 4 ways to travel via Eurotunnel, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Dover by car train, car, car ferry, bus, 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.

Eurotunnel, drive
best
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Dovercar
1h 5m
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Calais to Doverrideshare 27.6 mi
1h 51m
£4
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
1h 35m
£25–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calais to Doverbus 700 / ...
1h 35m
£20–25

Calais to Dover by car ferry

146Weekly Car ferry

1h 35mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 53.1 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

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

P&O Ferries operates a car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover every 2 hours. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Irish Ferries also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Calais to Dover every 2 hours. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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