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How to get fromCalais to Maidstoneby car ferry, taxi, train, bus, car train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Maidstone by car ferry, taxi, train, bus, car train, or car

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  1. Car ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Port of Dover to Maidstonetaxi taxi
    2h 20m
    £136–204

  2. Car ferry, bus via Canterbury

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Royal Star Arcadebus bus X3
    5h 17m
    £32–80

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Dover Priory to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Ashford International to Maidstone Easttrain train
    3h 50m
    £47–112

  4. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Folkestone to Maidstonecar car
    1h 26m
    £126–131

  5. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dover to Maidstonebus bus
    4h 19m

Calais to Maidstone by car ferry, foot, and train

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 68.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Calais to Maidstone. However, you can take the car ferry to Port of Dover then take the taxi to Maidstone. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Calais to Maidstone East via Port Of Dover, Dover Priory, and Ashford International in around 3h 50m.

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