Dover to Calais bus with BlaBlaCar Bus

Bus from Dover to Calais

Passengers are able to board one bus from Dover to Calais every day. There is no reduction in this bus service on the weekend and buses depart between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.. The average journey time from Dover to Calais is 3 hours and 30 minutes. Although the physical distance is only 21 miles, crossing the English channel somewhat prolongs the journey.

How long is the journey by bus from Dover to Calais?

Calais is 21 miles from Dover, but buses must board a ferry in order to cross the English channel. The average journey time is 3 hours and 30 minutes. Although the difference in miles between the two towns is short, the journey is elongated by the processes travelers must undergo to make the crossing. Consider the amount of time it takes to board a ferry, make the crossing, disembark, and go through French and English border checks.

How many buses are there from Dover to Calais?

Every day one bus departs from Dover to Calais. Times vary but the bus will depart between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., Monday to Sunday. There is no reduction in service during the weekend, however, there may be a reduction in service on French and British national holidays.

What is/are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Dover to Calais?

Departure bus station: Any BlaBlaBus bus from Dover to Calais will depart from 53 George Street at the Dover Eastern Docks. The Eastern Docks are 1 mile outside of Dover town center. Travelers from London can reach Dover via a high-speed train and then walk to the Eastern Docks, which takes approximately half an hour. Travelers will find a wide range of shops and amenities at Dover Eastern Docks. Accessible restrooms are available at the Docks. Passengers can enjoy snacks and refreshments prior to boarding at the café or purchase them from shops. Duty-free shops selling English souvenirs are also available at the Eastern Docks.

Arrival bus station: Passengers who board a bus from Dover to Calais will disembark at Calais Ferry Terminal. Passengers will alight at Avenue du Commandant Cousteauthat at a large terminal building, which has further transport connections to the center of Calais, Paris, and the wider Ile-de-France region. Passengers who wish to walk to Calais town center from the docks will find it easy to do so; the walk only takes around 14 minutes as Calais is under a mile away. The Calais Ferry Terminal has enjoyed a recent modernization and is a clean and bright building with shops and a cafe offering a range of dining options. Accessible restroom facilities are free to use.

Which bus providers travel from Dover to Calais?

BlaBlaBus provide a bus from Dover to Calais. Approximately one BlaBlaBus bus from Dover to Calais departs every day. The bus continues onto the ferry which crosses the English Channel from Dover to Calais. Passengers can disembark the bus for the duration of the ferry journey, and enjoy the ambiance of the iconic ferry crossing.

BlaBlaBus Dover to Calais

The one daily bus from Dover to Calais usually takes 3 hours and 30 minutes in total journey time. Although the distance between Dover and Calais is only 21 miles, passengers who board the bus from Dover to Calais must also board a ferry. That, and factoring in the time spent on passport control at the English and French borders, contributes to a journey time of around 3 and a half hours.

BlaBlaBus Bus: Services on board

BlaBlaBus (formerly known as Oui Bus) is one of Europe's premier bus operators. Their buses are comfortable and spacious. There is no tiered seating on a BlaBlaBus service so passengers are unable to purchase first-class tickets. However, the standard class is sufficiently comfortable. Seats have a wide birth and a reclining function. All seats are fitted with an extendable leg rest attached to the seat in front. Passengers are allowed to carry bicycles on board, as long as they are folded or have been dismantled and placed in a bike storage bag. Be advised that bicycles will be stored in the hold alongside other large luggage items. Both winter sports equipment (such as skis and snowboards) are allowed on board, as are summer sports equipment (like surfboards, paddle boards, and windsurfing boards). Carrying animals is prohibited on BlaBlaBus buses from Dover to Calais. However, exceptions are made for passengers traveling with a service dog. BlaBlaBus services are accessible for disabled travelers. Passengers in wheelchairs have a designated seating area and ramps extend from entrances to help with ease of access to the internal carriage.