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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Ypres is to bus and train which costs €19 - €25 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Ypres is to car ferry and drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Ypres?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Ypres via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Flandres and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Dover to Ypres?

The distance between Dover and Ypres is 131 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Ypres without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 45m and costs €19 - €25.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Dover to Ypres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Ypres train from?

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

Train or bus from Dover to Ypres?

The best way to get from Dover to Ypres is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €70 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus and line 78 bus and line 80 bus and line 90 bus, which costs €23 - €27 and takes 7h 2m.

What is the time difference between Dover and Ypres?

Ypres is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 3:42 PM in Dover and 4:42 PM in Ypres.

Where does the Dover to Ypres train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Ypres?

There are 1041+ hotels available in Ypres.

Dover to Ypres - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, bus

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

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Yprescar
2h 49m
€40–62
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Yprestrain Ic / ...
4h 45m
€20–25
Train
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 Lille Europetrain Eil
5h 54m
€74–357
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Yprescar
2h 5m
Bus, line 78 bus, line 80 bus, line 90 bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoortbus
2. Take the bus from Gent Dampoort perron A2 to Deinze Station perron 1bus 78 / ...
3. Take the bus from Tielt Station perron 5 to Roeselare Station perron 6bus 80 / ...
4. Take the bus from Roeselare Station perron 9 to Ieper Markt perron 2bus 90
7h 2m
€24–27

Dover to Ypres by train and foot

76Weekly Services

5h 54mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 131.4 km
Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Dover, England and Ypres, Belgium?

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Ypres via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Courtrai in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover to Ieper Markt perron 2 via Gent-Dampoort, Gent Dampoort perron A2, Deinze Station perron 1, Deinze, Tielt, Tielt Station perron 5, and Roeselare Station perron 9 in around 7h 2m.

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