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How to get fromAshford to Calaisby car, car train, taxi, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Ashford to Calais by car, car train, taxi, or car ferry

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  1. Drive, Eurotunnel

    best
    1. Drive from Ashford to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    1h 4m
    €142–144

  2. Taxi, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Ashford to Port of Dovertaxi taxi
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2h 2m
    €96–153

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  • Distance: 84.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Ashford to Calais. However, you can drive to Folkestone, take the vehicle to Calais-Fréthun, then drive to Calais. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Port of Dover then take the car ferry to Calais.

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