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How to get fromDartford to Calaisby car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), bus, or car train

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Dartford to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2h 37m
    €42–100

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 022
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    6h 7m
    €39–106

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Dartford to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    5h 40m
    €104–197

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Dartford to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    1h 41m
    €152–159

  5. Bus, car ferry via London Victoria

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 1700 / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    7h
    €45–112

Dartford to Calais by train and tram

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 139.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a train from Dartford to Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 40m.

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