There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Calais Ferry Port by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car ferry, or car train
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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 Villetrain Tgv
6h 6m€156–305Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
9h 40m€39–82Train, bus
- Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
9h 4m€69–155Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Bournemouth to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
4h 31m€58–126Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
3h 42m€185–207
Bournemouth to Calais Ferry Port by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Calais Ferry Port is to bus which costs €35 - €85 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Calais Ferry Port is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 42m and costs €180 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Calais Ferry Port. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Calais via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Calais Ferry Port. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Calais Ville via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Calais Ferry Port is 551 km.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Calais Ferry Port without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €150 - €310.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Bournemouth to Calais Ferry Port, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Calais Ferry Port bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Calais Ferry Port train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Calais Ferry Port is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €150 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Calais Ferry Port, 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 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 9h 40m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €137
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Standard fare
- €137
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €24–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–55
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Bournemouth to Calais Ferry Port bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Calais Ferry Port is 1h ahead of Bournemouth. It is currently 1:46 AM in Bournemouth and 2:46 AM in Calais Ferry Port.
Bournemouth to Calais Ferry Port train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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