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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to France is to bus which costs €45 - €65 and takes 5h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to France is to car ferry and drive which takes 4h 21m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Dover and France?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to France. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Cité via London St Pancras Intl and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Dover to France?

The distance between Dover and France is 577 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to France without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €95 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Dover to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to France train from?

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

Train or bus from Dover to France?

The best way to get from Dover to France is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €95 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 5h 42m.

What is the time difference between Dover and France?

France is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 4:13 PM in Dover and 5:13 PM in France.

Where does the Dover to France train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near France?

There are 18279+ hotels available in France.

Dover to France - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Dover to France by train (Eurostar), bus, car ferry, car, train, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
4h 29m
€95–335
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
5h 42m
€46–63
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Pariscar
4h 21m
€76–107
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
6h 7m
€112–361
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
3h 39m
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
5h 51m
€91–276

Dover to France by train and subway

118Weekly Services

4h 29mAverage Duration

€95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 577.4 km
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Dover, England and France?

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Cité via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) every 4 hours. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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