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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Canterbury is to bus and line 15 bus which costs £6 - £9 and takes 2h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Canterbury is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £122 - £126.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Bus Station via Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Canterbury West via Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Calais to Canterbury?

The distance between Calais and Canterbury is 44 miles.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Canterbury without a car is to car ferry and taxi which takes 1h 54m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Calais to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Canterbury bus from?

Calais to Canterbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.

Where do I catch the Calais to Canterbury train from?

Calais to Canterbury train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Calais to Canterbury is to bus and line 15 bus which takes 2h 47m and costs £6 - £9. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £230 and takes 4h 9m.

Where does the Calais to Canterbury bus arrive?

Calais to Canterbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between Calais and Canterbury?

Canterbury is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 7:31 AM in Calais and 6:31 AM in Canterbury.

Where does the Calais to Canterbury train arrive?

Calais to Canterbury train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.

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

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Where can I stay near Canterbury?

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Canterbury by car ferry, taxi, bus, train (TGV, Eurostar), car train, or car

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Car ferry, taxi
best
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the taxi from Port of Dover to Canterburytaxi
1h 54m
£88–146
Bus, line 15 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Doverbus 1700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pencester Road to Bus Stationbus 15
2h 47m
£6–9
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
4h 9m
£123–223
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Canterburycar
1h 12m
£122–126
Car ferry, line 15 bus
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the bus from Pencester Road to Bus Stationbus 15
2h 53m
£11–49

Calais to Canterbury by train

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4h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 43.8 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Calais to Bus Station via Dover and Pencester Road in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Calais Ville to Canterbury West via Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 9m.

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