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

The cheapest way to get from Cowes to Calais is to ferry and bus via Dover which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cowes to Calais is to ferry and bus via Dover which takes 10h 38m and costs €45 - €80.

How far is it from Cowes to Calais?

The distance between Cowes and Calais is 313 km.

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

The best way to get from Cowes to Calais without a car is to ferry and bus via Dover which takes 10h 38m and costs €45 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 10h 38m to get from Cowes to Calais, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cowes and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Cowes. It is currently 2:52 AM in Cowes and 3:52 AM in Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1100+ hotels available in Calais.

Cowes to Calais - 2 ways to travel via ferry, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Cowes to Calais by ferry or bus

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

Ferry, bus via Dover
best
1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry
2. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
10h 38m
€49–76
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
10h 52m
€51–87

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 313.3 km
Duration: 10h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Calais. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Transport Interchange, walk to Ryde Hoverport, take the ferry to Southsea Hoverport, walk to Clarence Pier, take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, walk to London Victoria, take the bus to Dover, then take the bus to Calais. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Calais via Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Platform Tavern, ASDA & Marlands, Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 10h 52m.

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