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How to get fromCalais to Bournemouthby train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, train, car train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Bournemouth by train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, train, car train, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train
    6h 13m
    £120–240

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    8h 52m
    £48–122

  3. Car ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train
    7h 49m
    £69–164

  4. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Folkestone to Bournemouthcar car
    3h 35m
    £158–179

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Dover to Bournemouthcar car
    4h 28m
    £59–119

Calais to Bournemouth by train, foot, and subway

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Bournemouth via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 13m.

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