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How to get fromEssex to Eurotunnel Calais Terminalby train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Essex to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal by train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N824 / ...
    7h 57m
    €38–68

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Essex to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3h 40m
    €37–98

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Essex to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2h 23m
    €163–175

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  • Distance: 249.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Essex, England and Eurotunnel Calais Terminal, France?

There is no direct connection from Essex to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal. However, you can take the train to London Liverpool Street, walk to Liverpool Street Station, take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, walk to London Victoria, take the bus to Calais, then walk to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Essex to Eurotunnel Calais Terminal via Folkestone and Calais-Fréthun in around 2h 23m.

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