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How to get fromCalais to East Sussexby car ferry, car, train, or car train

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There are 3 ways to get from Calais to East Sussex by car ferry, car, train, or car train

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Dover to East Sussexcar car
    2h 48m
    £21–66

  2. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Ashford International to Bexhilltrain train Ashford International - Eastbourne / ...
    5h 37m
    £37–106

  3. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Folkestone to East Sussexcar car
    1h 55m
    £129–135

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Map of how to get from Calais to East Sussex.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 81.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Calais, France and East Sussex, England?

There is no direct connection from Calais to East Sussex. However, you can take the car ferry to Port of Dover then drive to East Sussex. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Calais to The Brewers Arms via Port Of Dover, Dover Priory, Ashford International, Bexhill, and Railway Station in around 5h 37m.

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