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

The cheapest way to get from France to Dover is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 7h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Dover is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 21m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct train between France and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from France to Dover. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Dover Priory via Paris Nord and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from France to Dover?

The distance between France and Dover is 361 miles.

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

The best way to get from France to Dover without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £70 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from France to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Dover train from?

France to Dover train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

Train or bus from France to Dover?

The best way to get from France to Dover is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £70 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 7h 43m.

What is the time difference between France and Dover?

Dover is 1h behind France. It is currently 11:49 PM in France and 10:49 PM in Dover.

Where does the France to Dover train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1091+ hotels available in Dover.

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

There are 5 ways to get from France to Dover by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car ferry, car, 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 Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
5h 10m
£71–287
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Calaisbus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Calais to Doverbus 700 / ...
7h 43m
£41–56
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Dunkerquetrain Tgv
2. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Port of Dovercarferry Dover to Dunkirk
9h 21m
£64–197
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Paris to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
4h 21m
£68–95
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Paris to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
3h 40m

France to Dover by subway and train

117Weekly Services

5h 10mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 358.8 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between France and Dover, England?

You can take a subway from Cité to Dover Priory via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hôtel de Ville to Dover via Gare de Lyon - Maison de la RATP, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Calais, and Dover in around 7h 43m.

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