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

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

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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 Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    4h 36m
    €132–239

  2. Bus via Dover

    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 bus from Dover to Calaisbus bus 700
    8h 15m
    €28–58

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bedford to London Blackfriarstrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    7h 53m
    €48–97

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Bedford to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    3h 8m
    €172–188

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Green Line Coach Stationbus bus 757
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    9h 33m
    €29–46

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bedford to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    4h 4m
    €46–109

Bedford to Calais by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 453.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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 and Lille Europe in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Calais via Milton Keynes Coachway, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 8h 15m.

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