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

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There are 6 ways to get from Gatwick to Calais by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), train, bus, or car train

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Gatwick to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2h 55m
    €54–125

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus 823 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    7h 16m
    €46–116

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport 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 27m
    €140–226

  4. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    6h 56m
    €59–140

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Gatwick to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    1h 58m
    €162–172

  6. Bus, car ferry via London

    1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    8h 21m
    €51–124

Gatwick to Calais by train and tram

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€140Cheapest 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, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 27m.

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