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

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackburn 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 Preston to London Eustontrain 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
    7h 57m
    €180–350

  2. Bus, car ferry via Manchester

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    13h 8m
    €79–169

  3. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    4. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    10h 44m
    €135–257

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 540
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    12h 41m
    €81–174

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Blackburn to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    5h 58m
    €226–264

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Blackburn to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    6h 54m
    €118–216

Blackburn to Calais by train, foot, and tram

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration7h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 722.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a train from Blackburn to Calais Ville via Preston, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 57m.

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