What is the cheapest way to get from Calais to Cambridge?

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Cambridge is to car ferry and drive which costs £45 - £100 and takes 3h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calais to Cambridge?

The fastest way to get from Calais to Cambridge is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £140 - £160.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Cambridge via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Calais to Cambridge?

The distance between Calais and Cambridge is 289 miles.

How do I travel from Calais to Cambridge without a car?

The best way to get from Calais to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £100 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Calais to Cambridge?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Calais to Cambridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Cambridge train from?

Calais to Cambridge train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.

What is the time difference between Calais and Cambridge?

Cambridge is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 5:36 PM in Calais and 4:36 PM in Cambridge.

Where does the Calais to Cambridge train arrive?

Calais to Cambridge train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.

How do I get a train ticket from Calais to Cambridge?

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Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 895+ hotels available in Cambridge.

Calais to Cambridge - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Cambridge by train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, train, car train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
4h 44m
£104–200
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Cambridgecar
3h 36m
£48–99
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Cambridgetrain
7h 35m
£54–119
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Cambridgecar
2h 45m
£145–159

Calais to Cambridge by train

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4h 44mAverage Duration

£104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 287.8 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Cambridge via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 4h 44m.

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