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How to get fromBedford to Calaisby train (Eurostar), train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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There are 6 ways to get from Bedford to Calais by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    4h 52m
    €139–230

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    8h 30m
    €52–127

  3. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Bedford to London Blackfriarstrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    7h 33m
    €75–149

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Bedford to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    3h 8m
    €175–192

  5. Bus, car ferry via Luton Station Interchange

    1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Stationbus bus 757
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    8h 54m
    €55–128

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bedford to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    4h 4m
    €68–145

Bedford to Calais by train and foot

Calendar99Weekly Services
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 447.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 52m.

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