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

The cheapest way to get from Dorking to Calais is to train and bus and car ferry which costs €28 - €90 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorking to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 7m and costs €30 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Dorking and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Dorking to Calais. However, there are services departing from Dorking Deepdene and arriving at Calais Ville via Redhill, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Dorking to Calais?

The distance between Dorking and Calais is 175 km.

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

The best way to get from Dorking to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €120 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Dorking to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorking to Calais train from?

Dorking to Calais train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Redhill station.

What is the time difference between Dorking and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Dorking. It is currently 8:32 AM in Dorking and 9:32 AM in Calais.

Where does the Dorking to Calais train arrive?

Dorking to Calais train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 350+ hotels available in Calais.

Dorking to Calais - 5 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Dorking to Calais by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, 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.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Dorking to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3h 7m
€30–79
Line 465 bus, bus, line 170 bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from West Street to Cromwell Road Bus Stationbus 465
2. Take the bus from Cromwell Road Bus Station to Clapham Junction Stationbus N87
3. Take the bus from Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon to Victoria Coach Stationbus 170
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
5. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
8h 16m
€21–165
Train
1. Take the train from Redhill to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
5h 14m
€125–224
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Dorking to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 39m
€29–88
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Dorking to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 5m

Dorking to Calais by train

6Weekly Trains

5h 14mAverage Duration

€125Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dorking to Calais.

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Distance: 175.1 km
Duration: 3h 7m

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

You can take a train from Dorking Deepdene to Calais Ville via Redhill, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 14m.

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