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Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Ashford to Calais among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £29, while a ferry costs an average of £29.
Distance: 72 km
Most popular Ferry | Driving |
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£29 Average Price Cheapest | £5 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Ashford to Calais, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
How to get to Calais from Ashford by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Ashford to Calais is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Calais are Boulogne-sur-Mer, Dover, Dunkirk and Lille. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Calais on Omio.
Boulogne-sur-Mer is a Channel port known for its maritime heritage, walled old town and Nausicaá aquarium. The city mixes medieval streets, a working fishing harbour and a broad seafront with a direct, everyday character.
Dover is a historic Kent port known for the White Cliffs and Dover Castle. Its busy harbour, wartime past and chalk coastline give the town a distinctly maritime character.
Dunkirk is a northern French port city best known for the 1940 evacuation in the Second World War. It pairs a broad seafront and working harbour with Flemish character, maritime history and a strong carnival tradition.
Lille is a lively northern French city with Flemish character, handsome old streets and a strong student presence. It is known for the Grand'Place, Vieux-Lille and a food scene that blends French and Belgian influences.
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 Ashford to Calais.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ashford and Calais as scheduled services by ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
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