What is the cheapest way to get from Calais to Gatwick?

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Gatwick is to bus via Calais which costs £15 - £23 and takes 9h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calais to Gatwick?

The fastest way to get from Calais to Gatwick is to car ferry and drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £50 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Gatwick station. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at North Terminal Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Calais to Gatwick?

The distance between Calais and Gatwick is 108 miles.

How do I travel from Calais to Gatwick without a car?

The best way to get from Calais to Gatwick without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £65 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Calais to Gatwick?

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Calais to Gatwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Gatwick bus from?

Calais to Gatwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.

Where do I catch the Calais to Gatwick train from?

Calais to Gatwick train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Calais to Gatwick is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £65 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Calais to Gatwick bus arrive?

Calais to Gatwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Calais and Gatwick?

Gatwick is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 4:39 AM in Calais and 3:39 AM in Gatwick.

Where does the Calais to Gatwick train arrive?

Calais to Gatwick train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

How do I get a train ticket from Calais to Gatwick?

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Where can I stay near Gatwick?

There are 1047+ hotels available in Gatwick.

Calais to Gatwick - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Gatwick by car ferry, car, train (Eurostar), bus, or car train

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

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Gatwickcar
2h 53m
£51–65
Bus via Calais
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 025
9h 23m
£15–22
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
4h 36m
£66–281
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 025
6h 28m
£18–30
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Gatwickcar
2h

Calais to Gatwick by train and foot

79Weekly Services

4h 36mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Calais to Gatwick.

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Distance: 107.1 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Gatwick, England?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Gatwick Airport via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to North Terminal Bus Station via London Victoria in around 6h 28m.

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