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How to get fromSouth Benfleet to Calaisby car, car ferry, train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, or car train

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There are 5 ways to get from South Benfleet to Calais by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, or car train

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from South Benfleet to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2h 58m
    €32–88

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus N380 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus bus N280 / ...
    8h 30m
    €26–125

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Benfleet to London Fenchurch Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    4h 56m
    €116–213

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Benfleet to West Hamtrain train Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    7h 35m
    €32–75

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from South Benfleet to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2h 2m
    €158–168

South Benfleet to Calais by train, foot, and subway

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between South Benfleet, England and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Benfleet to Calais Ville via London Fenchurch Street, Aldgate station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kents Hill Road to Calais via Bus Station, Basildon, Barking, Barking Station, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Cathedral / Victoria Station, London Victoria, and Dover in around 8h 30m.

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