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

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There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Calais by taxi, car ferry, train, car, car train, or bus

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  1. Taxi, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Rochester to Port of Dovertaxi taxi
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2h 26m
    €262–349

  2. Train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rochester to Dover Priorytrain train London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    4h 28m
    €48–113

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Rochester to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    1h 29m
    €149–155

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Maidstone to Doverbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    5h 49m

Rochester to Calais by train, foot, and car ferry

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 117.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Rochester to Calais. However, you can take the taxi to Port of Dover then take the car ferry to Calais. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Calais via Dover Priory and Port of Dover in around 4h 28m.

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