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

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

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  1. Car ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Port of Dover to Margatetaxi taxi
    2h 2m
    £108–166

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Calais to Doverbus bus 1700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Marine Terracebus bus 8A / ...
    3h 47m
    £8–17

  3. Car ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the car ferry 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 55m
    £22–72

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    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
    4h 29m
    £133–244

  5. Eurotunnel, drive

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

Calais to Margate by bus and foot

Calendar61Weekly Services
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest 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 bus from Calais to Marine Terrace via Dover, Pencester Road, and Bus Station in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, 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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