How to travel from Calais to Folkestone

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Compare ferry for Calais to Folkestone

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Calais to Folkestone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $31, and a ferry costs an average of $31.

Distance: 30 miles (49 km)

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Driving

$47

Average price

Cheapest

$2

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 34m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 34m

Onboard

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1h 0m

Additional time*

1h 23m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

DFDS

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The cheapest way to travel from Calais to Folkestone is a ferry with an average price of $47 (€39).
The fastest way to travel from Calais to Folkestone is by ferry with an average journey time of 1h 34m.
Yes, you can take a ferry between Calais and Folkestone.
We recommend using the ferry as it is the most popular way to get from Calais to Folkestone among Omio's users.

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from Calais to Folkestone

How to get from Calais to Folkestone by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

ferry

The best way to travel from Calais to Folkestone is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways
    11:00 PM1h40
    DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal
    11:40 PMPort of Dover
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways
    11:00 PM1h40
    DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal
    11:40 PMPort of Dover
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways
    11:00 PM1h40
    DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal
    11:40 PMPort of Dover
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways
    7:35 PM1h40
    DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal
    8:15 PMPort of Dover
    $331One-way
    0 transfers
  • Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways
    9:05 AM1h40
    DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal
    9:45 AMPort of Dover
    $331One-way
    0 transfers
  • Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways
    11:20 AM1h40
    DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal
    12:00 PMPort of Dover
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Calais to Folkestone

Travel to Folkestone easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Calais to Folkestone.

FAQs
You can travel between Calais and Folkestone by ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Calais to Folkestone is a ferry with an average price of $47 (€39).
The fastest way to travel from Calais to Folkestone is by ferry with an average journey time of 1h 34m.
The distance from Calais to Folkestone is approximately 30 miles (49 km).
The average frequency per day from Calais to Folkestone is:
  • Around 27 ferries per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Calais and Folkestone as scheduled services by ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Calais to Folkestone:
  • Buses mostly depart from Calais, Port - P&O Ferry and arrive in Dover, Eastern Docks (Foot Passenger Terminal).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Calais and arrive in Port of Dover.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Calais to Folkestone, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with DFDS, P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries, Norfolk Line to go to Folkestone by ferry.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Calais to Folkestone:
  • 27 direct ferries per day with DFDS, P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries, Norfolk Line.
Omio customers who travel from Calais to Folkestone often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Dover, Stratford, Canterbury. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Folkestone and these popular destinations at a great price.

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