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

The cheapest way to get from Sandgate to Calais is to car ferry which costs €70 - €100 and takes 1h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sandgate to Calais is to car ferry which takes 1h 55m and costs €70 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Sandgate and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Sandgate to Calais. However, there are services departing from Folkestone West and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Sandgate to Calais?

The distance between Sandgate and Calais is 72 km.

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

The best way to get from Sandgate to Calais without a car is to car ferry which takes 1h 55m and costs €70 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 56 min to get from Sandgate to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sandgate to Calais train from?

Sandgate to Calais train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone West station.

What is the time difference between Sandgate and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Sandgate. It is currently 10:23 AM in Sandgate and 11:23 AM in Calais.

Where does the Sandgate to Calais train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 906+ hotels available in Calais.

Sandgate to Calais - 3 ways to travel via train, Eurotunnel, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Sandgate to Calais by car train, car ferry, or train (Eurostar, TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Eurotunnel
best
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
56 min
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
1h 55m
€70–96
Train
1. Take the train from Folkestone West 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 4m
€87–252

Sandgate to Calais by train

1Weekly Trains

5h 4mAverage Duration

€87Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sandgate to Calais.

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Distance: 71.8 km
Duration: 56 min

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

LeShuttle operates a vehicle from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun hourly, and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, P&O Ferries operates a car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais every 2 hours. Tickets cost €8–21 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Irish Ferries also services this route every 3 hours.

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