What is the cheapest way to get from Shell Grotto to Calais?

The cheapest way to get from Shell Grotto to Calais is to bus which costs €9 - €12 and takes 4h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shell Grotto to Calais?

The fastest way to get from Shell Grotto to Calais is to taxi and car ferry which takes 2h 9m and costs €120 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Shell Grotto and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Shell Grotto to Calais. However, there are services departing from Cecil Square and arriving at Calais via Bus Station and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Shell Grotto and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Shell Grotto to Calais. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Shell Grotto to Calais?

The distance between Shell Grotto and Calais is 79 km.

How do I travel from Shell Grotto to Calais without a car?

The best way to get from Shell Grotto to Calais without a car is to taxi and car ferry which takes 2h 9m and costs €120 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Shell Grotto to Calais?

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Shell Grotto to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shell Grotto to Calais bus from?

Shell Grotto to Calais bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Cecil Square station.

Where do I catch the Shell Grotto to Calais train from?

Shell Grotto to Calais train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.

Train or bus from Shell Grotto to Calais?

The best way to get from Shell Grotto to Calais is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs €9 - €12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €280 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Shell Grotto to Calais bus arrive?

Shell Grotto to Calais bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Shell Grotto to Calais train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Shell Grotto to Calais?

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Shell Grotto to Calais - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, car ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Shell Grotto 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 Shell Grotto to Port of Dovertaxi
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2h 9m
€126–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cecil Square to Bus Stationbus 8A / ...
2. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
4h 59m
€9–12
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Dane Hill to Ramsgate stationbus Loop
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
4h 59m
€21–48
Train
1. Take the train from Margate 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 59m
€99–275
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Shell Grotto to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
1h 29m

Shell Grotto to Calais by foot, bus, train, and car ferry

147Weekly Services

4h 59mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shell Grotto to Calais.

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Distance: 78.8 km
Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Shell Grotto, England and Calais, France?

You can take a vehicle from Shell Grotto to Calais via Cecil Square, Bus Station, Pencester Road, and Dover in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shell Grotto to Calais Ville via Margate, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 59m.

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