What is the cheapest way to get from Sandgate to Calais?

The cheapest way to get from Sandgate to Calais is to car ferry which costs €60 - €110 and takes 1h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sandgate to Calais?

The fastest way to get from Sandgate to Calais is to Eurotunnel which takes 57 min and costs €139 - €141.

Is there a direct ferry between Sandgate and Calais?

No, there is no direct ferry from Sandgate to Calais. However, there are services departing from Port of Dover and arriving at Calais via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Sandgate and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Sandgate to Calais. However, there are services departing from Folkestone and arriving at Calais-Fréthun via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.

How far is it from Sandgate to Calais?

The distance between Sandgate and Calais is 72 km.

How do I travel from Sandgate to Calais without a car?

The best way to get from Sandgate to Calais without a car is to car ferry which takes 1h 50m and costs €60 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Sandgate to Calais?

It takes approximately 57 min to get from Sandgate to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sandgate to Calais train from?

Sandgate to Calais train services, operated by LeShuttle, depart from Folkestone station.

What is the time difference between Sandgate and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Sandgate. It is currently 6:08 PM in Sandgate and 7:08 PM in Calais.

Where does the Sandgate to Calais train arrive?

Sandgate to Calais train services, operated by LeShuttle, arrive at Calais-Fréthun station.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1298+ hotels available in Calais.

Sandgate to Calais - 2 ways to travel via Eurotunnel, and car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Sandgate to Calais by car train or car ferry

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Eurotunnel
best
1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
57 min
€139–141
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
1h 50m
€60–110

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Distance: 71.8 km
Duration: 57 min

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

LeShuttle operates a vehicle from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun hourly. Tickets cost €137 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, Irish Ferries operates a car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais every 3 hours. Tickets cost €22–65 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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