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How to get fromNewhaven to Calaisby train, car ferry, car, or car train

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There are 3 ways to get from Newhaven to Calais by train, car ferry, car, or car train

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Ashford Internationaltrain train Eastbourne - Ashford International
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    5h 59m
    €82–173

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newhaven to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3h 16m
    €52–122

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Newhaven to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2h 19m
    €160–169

Newhaven to Calais by bus, train, taxi, and car ferry

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Newhaven, East Sussex, England and Calais, France?

There is no direct connection from Newhaven to Calais. However, you can take the bus to Railway Station, walk to Eastbourne, take the train to Ashford International, take the train to Dover Priory, take the taxi to Port Of Dover, then take the car ferry to Calais. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Newhaven to Calais via Folkestone and Calais-Fréthun in around 2h 19m.

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