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Compare train, bus, and ferry for London to Calais
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Calais among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 38m. 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 bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $193.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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Most popular Bus | Ferry | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price | $195 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular ferry company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Calais:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London to Calais costing on average $40 (€33).
A bus is $172 (€141) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Calais costing on average $195 (€160).
Other travel options to Calais take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 12m.
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Calais
How to get from London to Calais by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London 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$381One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- DFDS Seaways7:40 PM1h40Port of Dover10:20 PMDFDS Calais Ferry Terminal$381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P&O Ferries8:45 PM1h30Port of Dover11:15 PMDFDS Calais Ferry Terminal$411One-way0 transfers
Other options
07:00 AM3h50London, Victoria Coach Station11:50 AMCalais, Gare de Calais Ville (Pont Jacquard)$681One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways12:35 AM1h40Port of Dover3:15 AMDFDS Calais Ferry Terminal$381One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways2:25 PM1h40Port of Dover5:05 PMDFDS Calais Ferry Terminal$381One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways3:55 PM1h40Port of Dover6:35 PMDFDS Calais Ferry Terminal$381One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Calais:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London to Calais costing on average $40 (€33).
A bus is $172 (€141) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Calais costing on average $195 (€160).
Other travel options to Calais take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 12m.
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
- Around 29 ferries per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Calais as scheduled services by train, bus, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) and arrive in Martin Mill station (MTM).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Calais, Port - P&O Ferry.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Dover and arrive in Port of Calais.
- Travel with Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Calais by train.
- Travel with DFDS, P&O Ferries, Norfolk Line, Irish Ferries to go to Calais by ferry.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Calais by bus.
- 29 direct ferries per day with DFDS, P&O Ferries, Norfolk Line.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
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