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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Kent is to train which costs £75 - £370 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Kent is to car ferry and taxi which takes 2h 10m and costs £180 - £220.

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 Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

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 £180 - £220.

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 Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Kent?

The best way to get from Calais to Kent is to bus and line 510 bus which takes 3h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £370 and takes 5h 20m.

What is the time difference between Calais and Kent?

Kent is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 9:29 AM in Calais and 8:29 AM 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 Flandres station.

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

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Where can I stay near Kent?

There are 519+ hotels available in Kent.

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

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

Car ferry, taxi
best
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the taxi from Port of Dover to Kenttaxi
2h 10m
£182–217
Train
cheapest
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 Ashford Internationaltrain
5h 20m
£76–366
Bus, line 510 bus
1. Take the bus from Calais to Doverbus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ashford International station to Loder Closebus 510
3h 41m
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Kentcar
1h 17m

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Distance: 60 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Calais to Loder Close via Dover, Dover Priory, Ashford International, and Ashford International station in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Calais Ville to Lenham via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 5h 20m.

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