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How to get fromMargate to Calaisby taxi, car ferry, bus, car, or car train

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There are 3 ways to get from Margate to Calais by taxi, car ferry, bus, 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
    €140–204

  2. Bus, car ferry

    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
    €28–71

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Margate to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    1h 28m
    €146–151

Margate to Calais by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 77.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Margate to Calais. However, you can take the taxi to Port of Dover then take the car ferry to Calais. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cecil Square to Calais via Bus Station, Pencester Road, and Port of Dover in around 4h 46m.

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