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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Canterbury to Calais
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to Calais among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of €32 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 2h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €32, while a ferry costs an average of €32.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Driving |
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€32 Average price Cheapest | €6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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The best way to travel from Canterbury to Calais is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:40 AM 1h40 Canterbury 11:20 AM Calais €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:40 AM 1h40 Canterbury 11:20 AM Calais €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:40 PM 1h30 Canterbury 6:10 PM Calais €32 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 17 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Canterbury and Calais as scheduled services by train, bus, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Dover and arrive in DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal.
- Travel with Norfolk Line, DFDS, P&O Ferries to go to Calais by ferry.
- 17 direct ferries per day with Norfolk Line, DFDS, P&O Ferries.
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