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

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

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  1. Taxi, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Margate to Port of Dovertaxi taxi
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2h 4m
    €127–194

  2. Bus, car ferry via Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cecil Square to Bus Stationbus bus 8A / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    4h 46m
    €15–61

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Margate 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 Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    5h 23m
    €151–269

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Margate to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    1h 28m
    €145–150

  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Alexandra Road to Ramsgate stationbus bus Loop / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    5h 19m
    €25–83

Margate to Calais by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 77.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 4m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe in around 5h 23m.

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