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

The cheapest way to get from Sandwich to Calais is to line 81 bus and car ferry which costs €27 - €80 and takes 4h 28m.

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 - €147.

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.

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 €95 - €170.

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

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

What is the time difference between Sandwich and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Sandwich. It is currently 6:27 AM in Sandwich and 7:27 AM in Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1294+ hotels available in Calais.

Sandwich to Calais - 3 ways to travel via car ferry, line 81 bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry
best
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
1h 50m
€98–162
Line 81 bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Guildhall to Pencester Roadbus 81 / ...
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
4h 28m
€27–78
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Sandwich to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
1h 16m
€143–147

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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 €24–75 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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