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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Somme is to car ferry and drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 3h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Somme is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €50 - €80.

How far is it from Dover to Somme?

The distance between Dover and Somme is 217 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Somme without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 5h 51m and costs €60 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Dover to Somme, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dover and Somme?

Somme is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 6:05 AM in Dover and 7:05 AM in Somme.

Where can I stay near Somme?

There are 628+ hotels available in Somme.

Dover to Somme - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Dover to Somme by car ferry, train, car train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, train
best
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Take the train from Calais Ville to Amienstrain Ter
5h 51m
€63–83
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Sommecar
3h 11m
€50–78
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Sommecar
2h 12m
Car ferry, train via Dunkirk
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirkcarferry Dover to Dunkirk
2. Take the train from Dunkerque to Amienstrain Ter
8h 23m
€66–169

Dover to Somme by car ferry, foot, train, and bus

75Weekly Services

5h 51mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 217 km
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Dover, England and Somme, Hauts-de-France, France?

There is no direct connection from Dover to Somme. However, you can take the car ferry to Calais, walk to Calais Ville, take the train to Amiens, walk to Gare du Nord F, then take the line 8 bus to Queneuder. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dover to Somme via Folkestone and Calais-Fréthun in around 2h 12m.

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