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How to get fromCalais to Margateby car ferry, taxi, bus, car train, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Margate by car ferry, taxi, bus, car train, car, or train

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  1. Car ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Port of Dover to Margatetaxi taxi
    2h 2m
    £119–173

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Marine Terracebus bus 8 / ...
    3h 54m
    £24–64

  3. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Folkestone to Margatecar car
    1h 31m
    £125–130

  4. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Dover Priory to Ramsgatetrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
    3h 23m
    £30–74

Calais to Margate by car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 47.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Calais to Margate. However, you can take the car ferry to Port of Dover then take the taxi to Margate. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Calais to Marine Terrace via Port Of Dover, Pencester Road, and Bus Station in around 3h 54m.

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