Rome2Rio

How to get fromIreland to Calaisby plane, bus, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

Find Transport to Calais

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 9 ways to get from Ireland to Calais by plane, bus, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane plane DUB - BVA
    2. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare routierebus bus
    3. Take the train from Amiens to Calais Villetrain train
    8h 17m
    €71–208

  2. Ferry, train, car ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train
    4. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    14h 43m
    €220–413

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry car ferry
    26h 7m
    €473–799

  4. Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane plane DUB - CRL
    2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain train
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train
    8h 42m
    €108–291

  5. Fly to Brussels Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane DUB - BRU
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train
    8h 21m
    €83–305

  6. Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane DUB - CDG
    2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain train
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train
    8h 1m
    €115–315

  7. Fly to Paris Orly Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane plane DUB - ORY
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Calais Frethuntrain train
    9h 3m
    €180–422

  8. Ferry, train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    5. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    21h 45m
    €164–320

  9. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare Europorttrain train Ic
    2. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Dunkerque to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    31h 39m
    €464–784

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€36Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Ireland to Calais.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 976.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Ireland and Calais, France?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Calais. However, you can take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA), walk to Aéroport, take the bus to Gare routiere, walk to Amiens, then take the train to Calais Ville. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burlington Road to Calais via Cullet Walk, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Dover Priory, and Port of Dover in around 14h 43m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides