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

The cheapest way to get from Dorking to Calais is to bus which costs €23 - €60 and takes 6h 57m.

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 1m and costs €55 - €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 15m.

How far is it from Dorking to Calais?

The distance between Dorking and Calais is 423 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 15m and costs €85 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m 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.

Train or bus from Dorking to Calais?

The best way to get from Dorking to Calais is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €85 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €60 and takes 6h 57m.

What is the time difference between Dorking and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Dorking. It is currently 2:45 AM in Dorking and 3:45 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 1081+ hotels available in Calais.

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

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

Train
best
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 15m
€86–409
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 1700 / ...
6h 57m
€24–56
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Dorking to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 3m
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
7h 58m
€25–64
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dorking to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3h 1m
€58–79

Dorking to Calais by train

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Distance: 423 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Calais every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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