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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Margate is to car ferry and bus which costs £13 - £60 and takes 3h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Margate is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £125 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Margate. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Margate via Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Calais to Margate?

The distance between Calais and Margate is 48 miles.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Margate without a car is to car ferry and taxi which takes 2h 2m and costs £100 - £170.

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

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

Where do I catch the Calais to Margate train from?

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

What is the time difference between Calais and Margate?

Margate is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 1:01 AM in Calais and 12:01 AM in Margate.

Where does the Calais to Margate train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Margate?

There are 1257+ hotels available in Margate.

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

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

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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 Margatetaxi
2h 2m
£108–166
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Marine Terracebus 8A / ...
3h 54m
£13–57
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 Margatetrain
4h 29m
£128–228
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Margatecar
1h 31m
£125–130
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the train from Dover Priory to Ramsgatetrain
3. Take the bus from Ramsgate station to Alexandra Roadbus
3h 57m
£22–71

Calais to Margate by car ferry, foot, and bus

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3h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 47.9 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Margate via Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 29m.

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