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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Kent is to car ferry and train and line 510 bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 4h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Kent is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £124 - £128.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Kent. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Lenham via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Calais to Kent?

The distance between Calais and Kent is 60 miles.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Kent without a car is to car ferry and taxi which takes 2h 10m and costs £170 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Calais to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Kent train from?

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

What is the time difference between Calais and Kent?

Kent is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 8:11 PM in Calais and 7:11 PM in Kent.

Where does the Calais to Kent train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Kent?

There are 1245+ hotels available in Kent.

Calais to Kent - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, taxi, and line 510 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Kent by car ferry, taxi, train, bus, train (Eurostar), car train, or car

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Car ferry, taxi
best
1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the taxi from Port of Dover to Kenttaxi
2h 10m
£176–254
Car ferry, train, line 510 bus
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the train from Dover Priory to Ashford Internationaltrain
3. Take the bus from Ashford International station to Loder Closebus 510 / ...
4h 14m
£40–97
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
5h 14m
£125–223
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Kentcar
1h 17m
£124–128

Calais to Kent by car ferry, foot, train, and bus

70Weekly Services

4h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 60 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Lenham via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 5h 14m.

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