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 €60 - €90 and takes 9h 7m.

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 16m and costs €85 - €130.

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 22m.

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 22m and costs €110 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Dover to Chartres, including transfers.

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 22m and costs €110 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 9h 7m.

What is the time difference between Dover and Chartres?

Chartres is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 2:11 PM in Dover and 3:11 PM 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 445+ hotels available in Chartres.

Dover to Chartres - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dover to Chartres by train (Eurostar), bus, car train, car, car ferry, or train

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 Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
6h 22m
€115–370
Car ferry, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirkcarferry
2. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Paris - St-Denis Université Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
12h 36m
€58–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group to Chartres Gare Rue Nicolebus Autocar
9h 7m
€62–87
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Chartrescar
4h 22m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Chartrescar
5h 16m
€86–122

Dover to Chartres by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

6h 22mAverage Duration

€115Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dover to Chartres.

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Distance: 666.7 km
Duration: 6h 22m

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 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dover to Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Gare de Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Gare Montparnasse, and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group in around 9h 7m.

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