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How to get fromDartford to Calaisby car, car ferry, train, bus, or car train

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Dartford to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2h 37m
    €48–116

  2. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Dover Priorytrain train London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    5h 2m
    €77–168

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus N870 / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    7h 1m
    €52–127

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Dartford to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    1h 41m
    €156–165

Dartford to Calais by train, taxi, and car ferry

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 139.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Dartford to Calais. However, you can drive to Port of Dover then take the car ferry to Calais. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dartford to Calais via Gillingham (Kent), Dover Priory, and Port of Dover in around 5h 2m.

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