What is the cheapest way to get from Calais to Herne Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Herne Bay is to car ferry and line 15 bus and line 600 bus which costs £14 - £55 and takes 3h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calais to Herne Bay?

The fastest way to get from Calais to Herne Bay is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £124 - £129.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Herne Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Herne Bay via Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Calais to Herne Bay?

The distance between Calais and Herne Bay is 52 miles.

How do I travel from Calais to Herne Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Calais to Herne Bay without a car is to car ferry and taxi which takes 2h 8m and costs £110 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Calais to Herne Bay?

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Calais to Herne Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Herne Bay train from?

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

What is the time difference between Calais and Herne Bay?

Herne Bay is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 10:11 AM in Calais and 9:11 AM in Herne Bay.

Where does the Calais to Herne Bay train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Calais to Herne Bay?

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Where can I stay near Herne Bay?

There are 1532+ hotels available in Herne Bay.

Calais to Herne Bay - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Herne Bay 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 Herne Baytaxi
2h 8m
£118–186
Car ferry, line 15 bus, line 600 bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the bus from Pencester Road to Bus Stationbus 15
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Librarybus 600 / ...
3h 37m
£14–52
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 Herne Baytrain
4h 50m
£113–213
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Herne Baycar
1h 28m
£124–129

Calais to Herne Bay by car ferry, foot, and bus

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3h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 51.7 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Herne Bay, England?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Herne Bay via Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 50m.

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