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How to get fromKent to Channel Tunnelby train, unknown, bus, car or car train

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There are 3 ways to get from Kent to Channel Tunnel by train, unknown, bus, car, or car train

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain
    2. Take the train from Ashford International to Dover Priorytrain
    3. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
    1h 24m

  2. Line 510 bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Loder Close to Ashford International stationbus510
    2. Walk from Folkestone Central to Channel Tunnelunknown
    1h 40m

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel, travel

    1. Drive from Kent to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Walk from Calais-Fréthun to Channel Tunnelunknown
    1h 33m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kent, England and Channel Tunnel, France?

There is no direct connection from Kent to Channel Tunnel. However, you can take the train to Ashford International, take the train to Dover Priory, then travel to Channel Tunnel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Loder Close to Channel Tunnel via Ashford International station, Ashford International, and Folkestone Central in around 1h 40m.

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