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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Kent is to car ferry which costs £45 - £120 and takes 3h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Kent is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £124 - £128.

Is there a direct ferry between Calais and Kent?

No, there is no direct ferry from Calais to Kent. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Port of Dover via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Kent. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Lenham via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Calais to Kent?

The distance between Calais and Kent is 60 miles.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Calais to Kent?

Book your Calais to Kent ferry tickets online with Omio.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Kent without a car is to car ferry and taxi which takes 2h 10m and costs £170 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Calais to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Kent train from?

Calais to Kent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

What is the time difference between Calais and Kent?

Kent is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 9:21 PM in Calais and 8:21 PM in Kent.

Where does the Calais to Kent train arrive?

Calais to Kent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

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

Book your Calais to Kent train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Kent?

There are 1245+ hotels available in Kent.

Calais to Kent - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, taxi, and Eurotunnel

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There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Kent by car ferry, taxi, train (Eurostar), car train, or car

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Car ferry, taxi
best
1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the taxi from Port of Dover to Kenttaxi
2h 10m
£176–252
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3h 4m
£50–113
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
5h 29m
£128–230
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Kentcar
1h 17m
£124–128

Calais to Kent by train and foot

63Weekly Services

5h 29mAverage Duration

£128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 60 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Lenham via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, Irish Ferries operates a car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover every 3 hours. Tickets cost £25–75 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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