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

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There are 5 ways to get from Gravesend to Calais by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar, TGV), train, 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
    €24–73

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    4h 15m
    €112–194

  3. 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
    5h 16m
    €38–112

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Gravesend to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    1h 38m
    €151–158

  5. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Gravesend 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
    7h 3m
    €33–95

Gravesend to Calais by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€112Cheapest 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 Gravesend to Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe in around 4h 15m.

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