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How to get fromChatham to Calaisby taxi, car ferry, train, car, car train, or bus

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

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  1. Taxi, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Chatham to Port of Dovertaxi taxi
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2h 24m
    €258–344

  2. Train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chatham to Dover Priorytrain train London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    4h 24m
    €48–113

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Chatham to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    1h 29m
    €149–155

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Maidstone to Doverbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    5h 48m

Chatham to Calais by train, foot, and car ferry

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 115.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Chatham to Calais. However, you can take the taxi to Port of Dover then take the car ferry to Calais. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chatham to Calais via Dover Priory and Port of Dover in around 4h 24m.

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