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How to get fromBeckenham to Calaisby car, car ferry, bus, train, or car train

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Beckenham to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2h 51m
    €42–94

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 1700 / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    6h 31m
    €36–91

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Crystal Palace Parade to King's Cross Stn / York Waybus bus N63
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    5h 20m
    €94–169

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Beckenham to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    1h 53m
    €154–163

Beckenham to Calais by bus and train

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Beckenham to Calais. However, you can drive to Port of Dover then take the car ferry to Calais. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crystal Palace Parade to Les Fontinettes via King's Cross Stn / York Way, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 5h 20m.

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