Folkestone – Calais
Ferry to France
Folkestone – Calais
Ferry to France
The Folkestone to Calais Eurotunnel route connects England to France via the Channel Tunnel. This is the quickest way of travelling from Folkestone to Calais and is incredibly popular throughout the year. The Channel crossing operates up to 37 times each day with 252 average sailings per week.
The first Folkestone to Calais ferry typically departs at around 00:08. The last Folkestone ferry to France departs at approximately 23:57.
It takes approximately 35 minutes to travel on the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais.
The price of the Folkestone ferry to France (Calais) can range between £142 and £356 depending on the time of year in which you travel. The average price with a car is £218. Car prices can range between £141 and £333. Prices may vary for other vehicle types. All Eurotunnel prices can vary from season to season. Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days.
Find cheap Folkestone to Calais ferry tickets using our deal finder. We highly suggest that you book in advance to ensure the best possible prices and availability on the Folkestone to Calais Eurotunnel.
The distance between Folkestone to Calais is approximately 51.4 miles (82.7km) or 44.7 nautical miles.
With 53 crossings per day, you are bound to find a suitable crossing time to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to France if you require additional flexibility including the ferry from Dover to Calais.
Unfortunately the Eurotunnel allows vehicles only. Folkestone to Calais foot passengers are not allowed on board.
Yes, pets are allowed on the Folkestone to Calais ferry.
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| Folkestone - Calais Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | UK | |
| Destination Country | France | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Eurotunnel | |
| Average Price | £225* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 37 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 252 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 35m | |
| First Ferry | 00:08 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:57 | |
| Distance | 44 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
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Found on the south-east coast of England, at the foot of a valley hewn by two, tree-lined hills that rise towards the thriving rural sweep of the North Downs, is the port town of Folkestone. The harbour has been a keystone of the town’s culture ever since it was first established as a naval base in the middle-ages, during which time it was used to fortify the north banks of the English Channel against French invaders. Part of this legacy has been preserved by the Martello towers that dot the shore, the cylindrical fortresses built in the 19th Century to help protect the mainland from the fleets of Napoleon. Nowadays Folkestone is most known as the site of the Channel Tunnel train terminal that connects mainland Britain to Calais in northern France. It is also an area of astounding natural beauty. The vast expanse of grassland that envelops the town rolls on verdant hills pitted by woodland copses and picturesque villages while, by the stretch of beaches that line the coast, sandstone cliffs tower over the sea. The Eurotunnel terminal at Folkestone is found at the edge of town, just off the M20 motorway that curves in from the north. It’s a large facility consisting of a central terminal and eight platforms that allow passengers, either travelling on foot or by car, to quickly board the trains. As one of the main routes into Europe there are plenty of amenities featuring a number of cafes, fast-food restaurants, a duty-free store, toilets and an indoor seating and exhibition area. There are plenty of daily crossings available from the Folkestone Eurotunnel. A Le Shuttle line makes the short journey through the underground tunnel that crosses the width of The Channel, before arriving in the district of Coquelles in Calais.
DFDS Seaways, Eurotunnel, Irish Ferries, P&O Ferries provide Calais ferries connecting France with 2 destinations. Ferries from Calais sail approximately 63 times a day and up to 426 times a week.
Calais ferries sail to Dover and the Eurotunnel arrives in Folkestone.
Ferries sailing from Calais take approximately 1h 30m. Ferry times can change from season to season. The fastest way to travel from Calais to England is by Eurotunnel to Folkestone which takes about 35.
Ferry price from Calais can range between £73.16 and £272.44 depending on various factors such as the ferry or Eurotunnel, operator and season.
Yes, you can take a car ferry from Calais with Irish Ferries, P&O Ferries, Eurotunnel and DFDS Seaways. For more information on routes and car ferry prices view our Deal Finder.
Foot Passengers are allowed on ferries from Calais. You can travel as a foot passenger from Calais with P&O Ferries.
You can take your pet on the ferry from Calais with P&O Ferries, Eurotunnel, Irish Ferries and DFDS Seaways. For more information about pet accommodation and fees please view our Deal Finder.
