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How to get fromDover to Claisby train (Eurostar), train, ferry, bus, car train, car, or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Dover to Clais by train (Eurostar), train, ferry, bus, car train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Amienstrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Amiens to Serqueuxtrain train Ter
    7h 21m
    €235–379

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Calais to Claiscar car
    3h 13m
    €56–126

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to Eastbournetrain train Ashford International - Eastbourne
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Newhaven to Dieppeferry ferry
    10h
    €142–268

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Place de la Libérationbus bus 520
    10h 17m
    €73–105

  5. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Claiscar car
    2h 19m
    €167–179

  6. Train via La Tete de Cheval

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Amienstrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Amiens to Serqueuxtrain train Ter
    8h 27m
    €207–344

  7. Train, ferry via Seaford

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to Eastbournetrain train Ashford International - Eastbourne
    2. Take the ferry from Newhaven Ferry Terminal to Dieppe Ferry Terminalferry ferry Dieppe - Newhaven
    10h 3m

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  • Distance: 612 km
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Dover, England and Clais, France?

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Clais via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, Amiens, and Serqueux in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dover to Clais via Dover, Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop, Gare Routiere, and Place de la Libération in around 10h 17m.

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