4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Calais to Folkestone
Cheapest price
€25
Average price
€47
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 38 m
Ferries per day
4
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Calais to Folkestone is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Calais to Folkestone will cost around €47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
Of the 4 ferries that leave Calais for Folkestone on Thu, Nov 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct ferries cover the 49 km distance in an average of 1 h 38 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest ferries will take 1 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train, ferry, and bus for Calais to Folkestone
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 bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €206.
Distance: 26 nautical miles (49 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€29 Average price | €206 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Calais to Folkestone ferry times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:05 AM Calais | 1h30 | 8:35 AM Folkestone | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:35 PM Calais | 1h30 | 7:05 PM Folkestone | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
| 2:30 AM Calais | 1h45 | 4:15 AM Folkestone | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Calais to Folkestone
France
United Kingdom
Distance 26 nautical miles (49 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Ferries per day 30 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 203 |
Fastest ferry 1h 30m |
First ferry 00:05 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: DFDS, P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries from Calais to FolkestoneYou can travel by ferry between Calais to Folkestone with DFDS, P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries for as low as €7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ferry from Calais to Folkestone
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Calais to Folkestone
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Au Vieux Fourneau (0.7km)
- Le Channel (0.8km)
- L'Hovercraft (0.9km)
- Main companies are Taxi Calaisien and Taxi Radio Calais.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Stop: Gare Maritime
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