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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Calais to London
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Calais to London 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 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $190.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Calais to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a bus costs an average of $49.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Ferry | Driving |
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$79 Average price | $192 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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$72 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Calais to London:
A ferry is $43 (€35) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Calais to London costing on average $79 (€64).
A ferry is $155 (€125) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Calais to London costing on average $192 (€154).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 31m.
Bus takes on average 4h 41m.
This is compared to other travel options from Calais to London:
A train is $15 (€12) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Calais to London costing on average $40 (€32).
A train is $47 (€38) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Calais to London costing on average $72 (€58).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 27m.
Bus takes on average 4h 31m.
Travel optionsfrom Calais to London
How to get from Calais to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Calais to London is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
DFDS Seaways4:00 AM2h00Port of Dunkirk5:00 AMPort of Dover$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
DFDS Seaways4:00 AM2h00Port of Dunkirk5:00 AMPort of Dover$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P&O Ferries9:50 AM1h30DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal10:20 AMPort of Dover$471One-way0 transfers
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03:30 PM4h00Calais7:30 PMLondon$511One-way0 transfers
DFDS Seaways6:00 AM2h00Port of Dunkirk7:00 AMPort of Dover$311One-way0 transfers
DFDS Seaways8:00 PM2h00Port of Dunkirk9:00 PMPort of Dover$311One-way0 transfers
DFDS Seaways12:00 PM2h00Port of Dunkirk1:00 PMPort of Dover$311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Calais to London:
A ferry is $43 (€35) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Calais to London costing on average $79 (€64).
A ferry is $155 (€125) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Calais to London costing on average $192 (€154).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 31m.
Bus takes on average 4h 41m.
- Around 24 ferries per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Calais and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Martin Mill station (MTM) and arrive in Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX).
- Buses mostly depart from Calais, Gare de Calais Ville (Pont Jacquard) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Calais and arrive in Port of Dover.
- Travel with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to London by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad, Opale Bus, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with P&O Ferries, DFDS, Norfolk Line, Irish Ferries to go to London by ferry.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad, FlixBus.
- 24 direct ferries per day with P&O Ferries, DFDS, Norfolk Line, Irish Ferries.
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