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

The cheapest way to get from Whitstable to Calais is to line 401 bus and line 15 bus and car ferry which costs €12 - €55 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitstable to Calais is to taxi and car ferry which takes 2h 16m and costs €130 - €200.

Is there a direct train between Whitstable and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Whitstable to Calais. However, there are services departing from Whitstable and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Whitstable to Calais?

The distance between Whitstable and Calais is 82 km.

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

The best way to get from Whitstable to Calais without a car is to taxi and car ferry which takes 2h 16m and costs €130 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Whitstable to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitstable to Calais train from?

Whitstable to Calais train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.

What is the time difference between Whitstable and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Whitstable. It is currently 7:51 PM in Whitstable and 8:51 PM in Calais.

Where does the Whitstable to Calais train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Calais?

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Whitstable to Calais - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, and car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Whitstable to Calais by taxi, car ferry, bus, train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car train, or 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 Whitstable to Port of Dovertaxi
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2h 16m
€137–200
Line 401 bus, line 15 bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Harbour Street to Bus Stationbus 401 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Pencester Roadbus 15 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
4h 16m
€12–51
Train
1. Take the train from Whitstable 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 28m
€82–249
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Whitstable to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
1h 25m
Line 401 bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Harbour Street to Bus Stationbus 401 / ...
2. Take the train from Canterbury East to Dover Priorytrain
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
4h 36m
€17–66

Whitstable to Calais by bus, foot, and car ferry

147Weekly Services

4h 16mAverage Duration

€12Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Whitstable to Calais.

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Distance: 82.2 km
Duration: 2h 16m

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 and Lille Europe in around 5h 28m.

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