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Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Calais to Dover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £38 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 2h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £38, while a coach costs an average of £47.
Distance: 43 km
Most popular Ferry | Coach |
|---|---|
£38 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
 Most popular ferry company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Calais to Dover:
A ferry is £9 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Calais to Dover costing on average £47.
Other travel options to Dover take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 55m.
How to get to Dover from Calais by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Calais to Dover 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 Dover are Canterbury, Calais, Folkestone, Deal and Margate. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Dover on Omio.
Canterbury is best known for its cathedral, medieval streets and long role in English religious history. Its compact centre mixes historic buildings with a lively student atmosphere, independent shops and riverside walks.
Calais is a Channel port in northern France, known for its close ties to Britain, wide beach and maritime feel. The city mixes wartime history and lace-making heritage with a seafront made more distinctive by the Dragon de Calais.
Folkestone is a Kent seaside town known for its harbour, Channel views and creative quarter. It mixes traditional coastal character with contemporary art, with the Leas promenade and nearby white cliffs shaping its open feel.
Deal is a Kent seaside town known for its Georgian seafront, pebbly beach and Deal Castle. Its history as a port gives it a settled, local character, with narrow streets, small shops and an easy coastal feel.
Margate is a Kent seaside town known for its sandy beach, Dreamland and the Turner Contemporary. Its old town, tidal pool and broad seafront give it a relaxed character that blends resort nostalgia with a lively creative scene.
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This is compared to other travel options from Calais to Dover:
A ferry is £9 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Calais to Dover costing on average £47.
Other travel options to Dover take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 55m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Calais and Dover as scheduled services by ferry and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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