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

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Calais by bus, train, car ferry, car, or car train

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensgate Bus Stnbus bus X12
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    6h 45m
    €120–261

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    4h 57m
    €75–141

  3. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham 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
    9h
    €91–188

  4. Bus, line 37 bus, train, line 19 bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus B3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensgate Bus Stnbus bus 37 / ...
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Finsbury Parktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Finsbury Park Interchange to Sloane Squarebus bus 19 / ...
    5. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    6. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    11h 49m
    €79–179

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Boston to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    4h 1m
    €187–210

Boston to Calais by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 554.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Boston to Calais. However, you can take the bus to Queensgate Bus Stn, walk to Peterborough, take the train to King's Cross, walk to London St Pancras Intl, take the train to Lille Europe, take the train to Calais Frethun, then take the train to Les Fontinettes. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Calais via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Sloane Square station, London Victoria, Dover, and Port of Dover in around 9h.

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