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

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There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Margate by car ferry, taxi, bus, train (Eurostar), 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
    £119–174

  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 8A / ...
    3h 54m
    £24–65

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train
    5h 31m
    £124–230

  4. 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

  5. Car ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Dover Priory to Ramsgatetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ramsgate station to Alexandra Roadbus bus
    3h 57m
    £33–78

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?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Margate via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 31m.

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