Folkestone – Calais
Ferries to France
Folkestone – Calais
Ferries to France
There are usually 37 daily and 252 weekly sailings between Folkestone and Calais. This ferry route is operated by
The earliest Folkestone Calais ferry sailings typically depart Folkestone at around 00:08. The last ferry usually departs at 23:57.
Folkestone Calais Ferry sail durations on this ferry route can take around 35m. The fastest sailings are approximately 35m. Sailing times can vary, durations often differ between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are an average of 37 daily sailings and up to 252 weekly ferry sailings from Folkestone to Calais. These sailings are provided by Eurotunnel. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
Folkestone Calais ferry prices typically range between 170.12 €* and 426.14 €*. The average price is typically 269.79 €*. The cheapest Folkestone Calais ferry prices start from 57.0 €*. The average price for a car is 261.57 €*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Folkestone to Calais is approximately 51.4 miles (82.7km) or 44.7 nautical miles.
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No ferry operators currently sailing between Folkestone and Calais sell foot passengers only tickets.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Folkestone to Calais with Eurotunnel. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Folkestone - Calais Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | UK | |
| Destination Country | France | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Eurotunnel | |
| Average Price | 269 €* | |
| 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.
Calais is the closest French town to England and the main port for crossing the Channel, with the largest choice of departure time. The crossing between Calais and Dover is the shortest sailing between England and France too. Around 4 miles from Calais, in Coquelles, you'll find the Eurotunnel terminal. There is also a direct link to Paris from Calais, by train. Calais is also a fishing port so you'll be able to taste fresh cuisine all around the town too.
