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Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Calais to Folkestone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £33 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 2h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £33, while a coach costs an average of £44.
Distance: 49 km
Most popular Ferry | Coach | Driving |
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£33 Average Price Cheapest | £44 Average Price | £2 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular ferry company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Calais to Folkestone, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Calais to Folkestone:
A ferry is £11 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Calais to Folkestone costing on average £44.
Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 23m.
How to get to Folkestone from Calais by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Calais to Folkestone 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 Folkestone are Canterbury, Calais, Dover, London and Ashford. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Folkestone 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.
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.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Ashford is a Kent market town best known for Ashford Designer Outlet and its position near the Kent Downs. The town blends modern shopping and leisure with access to countryside, vineyards and historic villages.
Travel to Folkestone 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 Calais to Folkestone.
This is compared to other travel options from Calais to Folkestone:
A ferry is £11 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Calais to Folkestone costing on average £44.
Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 23m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Calais and Folkestone as scheduled services by ferry and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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