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 €24 - €60 and takes 7h 38m.

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 6m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Dorking and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorking to Calais. However, there are services departing from West Street and arriving at Calais via Cromwell Road Bus Station, Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

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 Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

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 59m and costs €80 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Dorking to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorking to Calais bus from?

Dorking to Calais bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from West Street station.

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 59m and costs €80 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €60 and takes 7h 38m.

Where does the Dorking to Calais bus arrive?

Dorking to Calais bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Cromwell Road Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Dorking and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Dorking. It is currently 5:47 AM in Dorking and 6:47 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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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), 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 6m
€50–78
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
7h 38m
€25–58
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 Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
5h 59m
€81–323
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Dorking to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 4m
Line 465 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from West Street to Cromwell Road Bus Stationbus 465
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
8h 36m

Dorking to Calais by train and foot

76Weekly Services

5h 59mAverage Duration

€81Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dorking to Calais.

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Distance: 175.1 km
Duration: 3h 6m

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, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Calais every 2 hours. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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