What is the cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Calais?

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Calais is to bus and car ferry which costs €45 - €130 and takes 8h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick to Calais?

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 1h 58m and costs €160 - €170.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Calais. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Gatwick to Calais?

The distance between Gatwick and Calais is 173 km.

How do I travel from Gatwick to Calais without a car?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Calais without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €130 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Gatwick to Calais?

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Gatwick to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Calais train from?

Gatwick to Calais train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

What is the time difference between Gatwick and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Gatwick. It is currently 11:06 PM in Gatwick and 12:06 AM in Calais.

Where does the Gatwick to Calais train arrive?

Gatwick to Calais train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Gatwick to Calais?

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1260+ hotels available in Calais.

Gatwick to Calais - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Gatwick to Calais by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), bus, or car train

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Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Gatwick to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2h 55m
€54–125
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
8h 20m
€49–121
Train
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
4h 52m
€131–209
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Gatwick to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
1h 58m
€160–170

Gatwick to Calais by train and foot

102Weekly Services

4h 52mAverage Duration

€131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 173.2 km
Duration: 2h 55m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 52m.

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