4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and ferry for Folkestone to Calais
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Folkestone to Calais among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $35. 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 $35, and a ferry costs an average of $35.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
Compare ferry with
Most popular Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|
$50 Average price Cheapest | $2 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Folkestone to Calais:
A ferry is $213 (€174) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Folkestone to Calais costing on average $263 (€215).
Other travel options to Calais take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 18m.
Travel optionsfrom Folkestone to Calais
How to get from Folkestone to Calais by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Folkestone to Calais is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
DFDS Seaways7:40 PM1h40Port of Dover10:20 PMDFDS Calais Ferry Terminal$351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- DFDS Seaways7:40 PM1h40Port of Dover10:20 PMDFDS Calais Ferry Terminal$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P&O Ferries1:40 PM1h30Port of Dover4:10 PMDFDS Calais Ferry Terminal$491One-way0 transfers
Other options
- DFDS Seaways3:55 PM1h40Port of Dover6:35 PMDFDS Calais Ferry Terminal$351One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways7:40 AM1h40Port of Dover10:20 AMDFDS Calais Ferry Terminal$351One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways12:55 PM1h40Port of Dover3:35 PMDFDS Calais Ferry Terminal$351One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and ferry prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jun 21
Jun 22
Jun 23
Jun 24
Jun 25
Jun 26
Jun 27
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Folkestone to Calais
Travel to Calais 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 Folkestone to Calais.
This is compared to other travel options from Folkestone to Calais:
A ferry is $213 (€174) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Folkestone to Calais costing on average $263 (€215).
Other travel options to Calais take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 18m.
- Around 28 ferries per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Folkestone and Calais as scheduled services by train and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Dover, Eastern Docks (Foot Passenger Terminal) and arrive in Calais, Port - P&O Ferry.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Dover and arrive in Port of Calais.
- Travel with Southeastern to go to Calais by train.
- Travel with DFDS, P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries, Norfolk Line to go to Calais by ferry.
- 28 direct ferries per day with DFDS, P&O Ferries, Norfolk Line.
Travelling from Folkestone to Calais: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
