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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Calais is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 3h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Calais is to taxi and car ferry which takes 2h 17m and costs €180 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Calais?

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

How far is it from Kent to Calais?

The distance between Kent and Calais is 97 km.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Calais without a car is to taxi and car ferry which takes 2h 17m and costs €180 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Kent to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Calais train from?

Kent to Calais train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.

Train or bus from Kent to Calais?

The best way to get from Kent to Calais is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €260 and takes 5h 14m.

What is the time difference between Kent and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Kent. It is currently 8:48 AM in Kent and 9:48 AM in Calais.

Where does the Kent to Calais train arrive?

Kent to Calais train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1261+ hotels available in Calais.

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

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

Taxi, car ferry
best
1. Take the taxi from Kent to Port of Dovertaxi
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2h 17m
€184–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus N280 / ...
3h 29m
€39–63
Train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
5h 14m
€143–256
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Kent to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
1h 15m

Kent to Calais by train, taxi, and bus

71Weekly Services

3h 29mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 97.1 km
Duration: 2h 17m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Calais every 3 hours. Tickets cost €3–6 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lenham to Calais Ville via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 14m.

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