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

The cheapest way to get from Sandwich to Calais is to car ferry which costs €80 - €150 and takes 1h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sandwich to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 1h 16m and costs €143 - €148.

Is there a direct ferry between Sandwich and Calais?

No, there is no direct ferry from Sandwich 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 Sandwich and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Sandwich to Calais. However, there are services departing from Sandwich and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Calais Frethun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Sandwich to Calais?

The distance between Sandwich and Calais is 63 km.

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

The best way to get from Sandwich to Calais without a car is to car ferry which takes 1h 50m and costs €80 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Sandwich to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sandwich to Calais train from?

Sandwich to Calais train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Sandwich station.

What is the time difference between Sandwich and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Sandwich. It is currently 6:20 AM in Sandwich and 7:20 AM in Calais.

Where does the Sandwich to Calais train arrive?

Sandwich to Calais train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Sandwich to Calais?

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1294+ hotels available in Calais.

Sandwich to Calais - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 3 ways to get from Sandwich to Calais by car ferry, train (Eurostar), car, or car train

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Car ferry
best
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
1h 50m
€83–143
Train
1. Take the train from Sandwich to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
6h 9m
€146–270
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Sandwich to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
1h 16m
€144–147

Sandwich to Calais by train

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6h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 63.4 km
Duration: 1h 50m

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

Irish Ferries operates a car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais every 3 hours. Tickets cost €9–55 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sandwich to Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 6h 9m.

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