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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain 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
    6h 13m
    €157–315

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    9h 40m
    €38–80

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    8h 42m
    €68–155

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    3h 34m
    €184–206

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    4h 31m
    €59–126

Bournemouth to Calais by train, subway, and foot

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 550.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 13m

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, and Lille Europe in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 9h 40m.

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