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How to get fromMaidstone to Calaisby taxi, car ferry, bus, car, car train, or train

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

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  1. Taxi, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Maidstone to Port of Dovertaxi taxi
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2h 22m
    €153–227

  2. Bus, car ferry via Canterbury

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Cannon to Bus Stationbus bus X3
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    5h 31m
    €30–81

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Maidstone to Doverbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    4h 19m

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Maidstone to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    1h 24m
    €146–151

  5. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Ashford International to Dover Priorytrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    4h 27m
    €48–120

Maidstone to Calais by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 110.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Maidstone to Calais. However, you can take the taxi to Port of Dover then take the car ferry to Calais. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maidstone to Calais via Dover and Port of Dover in around 4h 19m.

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