Calais to Dover by train
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Overview: trains from Calais to Dover
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Going from Calais to Dover by train
About to set off from Calais to Dover by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.
Train cost from Calais to Dover
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The cheapest tickets between Calais and Dover typically run US$137.50.
If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit US$264.
If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to US$209.
You can book travel between these two destinations 5 and a half months in advance.
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Train times for travel from Calais to Dover
During the week, the earliest departure time is at 05:29 and the last departure is 21:31. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:04 and the last train leaves at 21:31. On average, a total of 36 trains make this journey each day.
Calais to Dover train duration
Trains on this route travel a distance of 43 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 2 hours and 10 minutes.
When do tickets between Calais and Dover go on sale?
Travellers can book train journeys between Calais and Dover 5 and a half months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.
Further insights on trains from Calais to Dover
Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Dover city guide.
FAQs about the train journey from Calais to Dover
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The total journey from Calais to Dover is 43 kilometres.
The cheapest fare for this route is US$137.50. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost US$264. A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs US$209.
Tickets for this route go on sale 5 and a half months in advance of the departure date.
The fastest jouney takes 2 hours and 10 minutes.
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