There are 7 ways to get from Dover to Agon-Coutainville by train, bus, car train, car, car ferry, plane, ferry or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
-
Take the train from Dover Priory to St Pancras International
-
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
-
Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caen
-
Take the train from Caen to Coutances
Cheapest option
Bus
-
Take the bus from Dover to Lille
-
Take the bus from Lille to Paris
-
Take the bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Coutances
5 alternative options
Bus, train
-
Take the bus from Dover to Lille
-
Take the bus from Lille to Caen
-
Take the train from Caen to Coutances
Bus, train via Rouen
-
Take the bus from Dover to Lille
-
Take the train from Lille Flandres to Rouen Rive Droite
-
Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caen
-
Take the train from Caen to Coutances
Eurotunnel, drive
-
Take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
-
Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Agon-Coutainville
Car ferry, drive
-
Take the car ferry from Dover to Calais
-
Drive from Calais to Agon-Coutainville
Train, fly, ferry, taxi
-
Take the train from Dover Priory to St Pancras International
-
Take the train from London St Pancras International LL to Gatwick Airport
-
Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Guernsey (GCI)
-
Take the ferry from St Peter Port, Guernsey to Dielette
-
Take a taxi from Dielette to Agon-Coutainville
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into France from United Kingdom
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Conditions of entry into France from United Kingdom
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Health declaration required
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
Show more details
- Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Health declaration required
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
Show less
Rules to follow in France
1m
Mandatory
Considerations leaving from United Kingdom
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but conditions apply when entering France from United Kingdom.
Explore options for future travelDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Health pass is required for long-distance travel by plane, train or coach, as well as in some public venues
- Nationwide control measures in place
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Agon-Coutainville is 800 130 000.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Agon-Coutainville is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Agon-Coutainville is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800 130 000.
No, returning to United Kingdom from France is currently allowed.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 22 May 2022
Exceptions may apply, for full details: European Union.
We're working around the clock to bring you the latest COVID-19 travel updates.
This information is compiled from official sources. To the best of our knowledge, it is correct as of the last update.
Visit Rome2rio travel advice for general help.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dover to Agon-Coutainville is to bus which costs £50 - £70 and takes 13h 19m.
The quickest way to get from Dover to Agon-Coutainville is to car ferry and drive which costs £110 - £190 and takes 7h.
It is approximately 310 km to get from Dover to Agon-Coutainville.
The best way to get from Dover to Agon-Coutainville without a car is to train which takes 10h 2m and costs £190 - £480.
It takes approximately 10h 2m to get from Dover to Agon-Coutainville, including transfers.
The best way to get from Dover to Agon-Coutainville is to train which takes 10h 2m and costs £190 - £480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £70 and takes 13h 19m.
The quickest flight from London Gatwick Airport to Guernsey Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Agon-Coutainville is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 2:54 PM in Dover and 3:54 PM in Agon-Coutainville.
Aurigny offers flights from London Gatwick Airport to Guernsey Airport.
There are 75+ hotels available in Agon-Coutainville. Prices start at €87 per night.

- Distance: 310.4 km
- Duration: 10h 2m
What companies run services between Dover, England and Agon-Coutainville, France?
You can take a train from Dover to Agon-Coutainville via St Pancras International, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris St Lazare, Caen, and Coutances in around 10h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover to Agon-Coutainville via Lille, Paris, Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, and Coutances in around 13h 19m.

- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €230

- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Dover Priory to St Pancras International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40 - €75
- Schedules at
- National Rail
- Schedules at
- South Eastern Trains Service
- Anytime
- €40 - €60
- 1st Class
- €50 - €75

Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €110 - €350
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- €310 - €350
- Standard
- €110 - €140
- Standard Premier
- €160 - €210

France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Paris St Lazare to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28 - €60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €28 - €45
- Rail 1st Class
- €40 - €60
Train from Caen to Coutances
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €13 - €20
- Rail 1st Class
- €22 - €35
Train from Lille Flandres to Rouen Rive Droite
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €45
- Rail 1st Class
- €40 - €65
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20 - €45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €20 - €29
- Rail 1st Class
- €30 - €45

- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Eurotunnel

- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London St Pancras International LL to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16 - €20
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- €16 - €20

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Dover to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12 - €15
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20 - €24
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13 - €16
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Lille to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €17
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Lille to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €13
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Coutances
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €16
- Website
- Blablabus

- Phone
- +45 33 42 30 10
- incoming@dfdsseaways.dk
- Website
- dfds.com
Car ferry from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75 - €140
- Website
- dfds.co.uk
- Standard Car - Economy
- €75 - €140
- Standard Car - Premium
- €120 - €180

- Phone
- 0 825 131 050
- Website
- manche-iles.com
Ferry from St Peter Port, Guernsey to Dielette
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- Manche Iles Express
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- €150 - €190
Taxis Seizeur
- Phone
- +33 2 33 08 08 08
- Website
- vtcseizeur.com
Taxi Driver VTC
- Phone
- +33 6 51 86 51 87
- Website
- taxidriver-france.fr
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Go beyond Paris, the Alps, the Loire chateaux and the French Riviera.
Read the travel guideTravelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
From navigating the Tube to exploring by ferry, Rome2rio’s UK travel guides give you the lowdown on this tourist hotspot.
Read the travel guideNeed to know: Eurostar
Rome2rio’s guide to travelling between London, Brussels and Paris
Read the travel guideTrain travel in France: A guide to SNCF
From the famed TGVs to no-frills Ouigo, we explain which SNCF train to choose and how to book.
Read the travel guide