How to Get to Calais

Trains and Ferries

Calais is only a short hop away over the Channel, and Channel Hoppers are spoilt for choice.

Choose from Seafrance, P&O Ferries, Eurotunnel and Eurostar. Check out our guide below for an overview of each cross-channel operator's services.

PS Don't forget your passport.

By Ferry

P&O Ferries

Tel: 08705 20 20 20

Check-in: 30 minutes
Journey time: 75 minutes
Frequency: Every 45 minutes a peak time
Leaving From: Dover to Calais

Seafrance

Tel: 08705 711 711

Check-in: 45 minutes
Journey time: 90 minutes
Frequency: Every 90 minutes a peak time
Leaving From: Dover to Calais

By Train

Eurostar

Tel: 08705 186 186 - Please note a £5 booking fee applies to phone bookings

Check-in: 30 minutes - Changes depending on your ticket type see Eurostar Check In for more details
Journey time: 1hr 22minutes
Frequency: 3 times per day at peak times
Leaving From: London St Pancras, Ebbsfleet. and Ashford to Calais Fréthun. This TGV stop is some distance from Calais itself; there are shuttle buses and taxis.

Note: Eurostar does not carry vehicles. Foot passengers only.

Eurotunnel

Tel: 08705 35 35 35

Check-in: 20 minutes
Journey time: 35 minutes
Frequency: Every 25 minutes a peak time
Leaving From: Folkestone to Coquelles

Note: Eurotunnel does not carry foot passengers.