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 and car ferry via Coach Station which costs €50 - €130 and takes 9h 32m.

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 and car ferry via Coach Station which takes 9h 32m and costs €50 - €130.

How far is it from Cowes to Calais?

The distance between Cowes and Calais is 320 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 and car ferry via Coach Station which takes 9h 32m and costs €50 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 9h 32m 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 8:09 AM in Cowes and 9:09 AM in Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1209+ hotels available in Calais.

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

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

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, car ferry via Coach Station
best
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 Doverbus 700
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
9h 32m
€52–130
Ferry, bus, car ferry
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 car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
10h 16m
€58–131

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 320.1 km
Duration: 9h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Calais. However, you can take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Platform Tavern, take the bus to ASDA & Marlands, walk to Coach Station, take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, walk to London Victoria, take the bus to Dover, walk to Port Of Dover, then take the car ferry to Calais. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Well Road to Calais via Transport Interchange, Ryde Hoverport, Southsea Hoverport, Clarence Pier, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Port of Dover in around 10h 16m.

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