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

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Gravesend to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2h 34m
    €46–114

  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
    4h 45m
    €73–161

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    5h 14m
    €132–226

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Gravesend to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    1h 38m
    €154–161

  5. 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 27m
    €59–128

Gravesend to Calais by train, taxi, and car ferry

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 131.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 34m

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

You can take a train from Ebbsfleet International to Les Fontinettes via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 5h 14m.

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