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

The cheapest way to get from Deal to Calais is to car ferry which costs €85 - €110 and takes 1h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Deal to Calais is to car ferry which takes 1h 49m and costs €85 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Deal and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Deal to Calais. However, there are services departing from South Street and arriving at Calais via Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Deal and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Deal to Calais. However, there are services departing from Deal and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Deal to Calais?

The distance between Deal and Calais is 57 km.

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

The best way to get from Deal to Calais without a car is to car ferry which takes 1h 49m and costs €85 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Deal to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Deal to Calais bus from?

Deal to Calais bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from South Street station.

Where do I catch the Deal to Calais train from?

Deal to Calais train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Deal station.

Train or bus from Deal to Calais?

The best way to get from Deal to Calais is to line 81 bus and bus which takes 3h 31m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €400 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Deal to Calais bus arrive?

Deal to Calais bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Pencester Road station.

What is the time difference between Deal and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Deal. It is currently 8:13 AM in Deal and 9:13 AM in Calais.

Where does the Deal to Calais train arrive?

Deal to Calais train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Deal to Calais?

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Where can I stay near Calais?

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Deal to Calais - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, line 81 bus, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Deal to Calais by car ferry, bus, train (Eurostar), car, or car train

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

Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
1h 49m
€88–108
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Deal to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
6h 14m
€67–395
Line 81 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from South Street to Pencester Roadbus 81 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
3h 31m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Deal to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
1h 16m

Deal to Calais by train and foot

76Weekly Services

6h 14mAverage Duration

€67Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 56.7 km
Duration: 1h 49m

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

Irish Ferries operates a car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais every 3 hours. Tickets cost €35–45 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Street to Calais via Pencester Road and Dover in around 3h 31m.

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