There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Calais by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
6h 51m€144–284Bus, car ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
9h 20m€56–140Train, bus, car ferry
- Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
8h 18m€84–205Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
3h 34m€184–205Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Bournemouth to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
4h 31m€71–136
Bournemouth to Calais by bus, foot, and car ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Calais is to bus and car ferry which costs €55 - €140 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 34m and costs €180 - €210.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Calais. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Calais Ville via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Calais Frethun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Calais is 551 km.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Calais without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs €140 - €290.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Bournemouth to Calais, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Calais train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Calais is 1h ahead of Bournemouth. It is currently 4:48 PM in Bournemouth and 5:48 PM in Calais.
Bournemouth to Calais train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Calais Ville via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 6h 51m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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