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How to get fromWhitstable to Calaisby taxi, car ferry, train (Eurostar), bus, car, or car train

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There are 4 ways to get from Whitstable to Calais by taxi, car ferry, train (Eurostar), bus, car, or car train

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  1. Taxi, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Whitstable to Port of Dovertaxi taxi
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2h 11m
    €165–250

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Keynes College to Pencester Roadbus bus 007
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    5h 45m
    €38–102

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Whitstable to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    5h 27m
    €154–262

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Whitstable to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    1h 25m
    €148–152

Whitstable to Calais by train and foot

Calendar99Weekly Services
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 82.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 11m

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

You can take a train from Whitstable to Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 27m.

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