What is the cheapest way to get from Dover to Chartres?

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Chartres is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dover to Chartres?

The fastest way to get from Dover to Chartres is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 13m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Chartres?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal and arriving at Chartres via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Chartres?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Chartres via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Gare Montparnasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Dover to Chartres?

The distance between Dover and Chartres is 667 km.

How do I travel from Dover to Chartres without a car?

The best way to get from Dover to Chartres without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €130 - €430.

How long does it take to get from Dover to Chartres?

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Dover to Chartres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Chartres bus from?

Dover to Chartres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Chartres train from?

Dover to Chartres train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Chartres?

The best way to get from Dover to Chartres is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €130 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Dover to Chartres bus arrive?

Dover to Chartres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

What is the time difference between Dover and Chartres?

Chartres is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 4:37 AM in Dover and 5:37 AM in Chartres.

Where does the Dover to Chartres train arrive?

Dover to Chartres train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Dover to Chartres?

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Where can I stay near Chartres?

There are 436+ hotels available in Chartres.

Dover to Chartres - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Dover to Chartres by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car train, car, 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 Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to ChartresTer
6h 29m
€134–424
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Paris1710 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to ChartresN1659
7h 40m
€33–46
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Paris1710 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to ChartresTer
7h 20m
€47–56
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Chartres
4h 20m
Bus, train via Chartres
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Paris1710 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to ChartresTer / ...
7h 26m
€47–56
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
2. Drive from Calais to Chartres
5h 13m
€86–122

Dover to Chartres by train, subway, and foot

110Weekly Services

6h 29mAverage Duration

€134Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dover to Chartres.

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Distance: 666.6 km
Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Dover, England and Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France?

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Chartres via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Chartres via Paris and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 7h 40m.

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