What is the cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Calais?

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Calais is to car ferry which costs €80 - €120 and takes 1h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Folkestone to Calais?

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Calais is to car ferry which takes 1h 54m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Calais. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Calais?

The distance between Folkestone and Calais is 64 km.

How do I travel from Folkestone to Calais without a car?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Calais without a car is to car ferry which takes 1h 54m and costs €80 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Folkestone to Calais?

It takes approximately 45 min to get from Folkestone to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Calais train from?

Folkestone to Calais train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 8:40 PM in Folkestone and 9:40 PM in Calais.

Where does the Folkestone to Calais train arrive?

Folkestone to Calais train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Folkestone to Calais?

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1103+ hotels available in Calais.

Folkestone to Calais - 3 ways to travel via train, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Folkestone to Calais by car train, car, car ferry, or train (Eurostar)

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

Eurotunnel, drive
best
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Calaiscar
45 min
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
5h 43m
€79–357
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
1h 54m
€84–112

Folkestone to Calais by train and foot

76Weekly Services

5h 43mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Folkestone to Calais.

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Distance: 63.9 km
Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Calais, France?

P&O Ferries operates a car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais every 2 hours. Tickets cost €28–45 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Irish Ferries also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Folkestone Central to Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 43m.

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