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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Dorset is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Dorset is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £150 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via London Victoria, Bus Station and Tesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Lille Europe, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Calais to Dorset?

The distance between Calais and Dorset is 368 miles.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs £150 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Calais to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Dorset bus from?

Calais to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.

Where do I catch the Calais to Dorset train from?

Calais to Dorset train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Dorset?

The best way to get from Calais to Dorset is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs £150 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Calais to Dorset bus arrive?

Calais to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Calais and Dorset?

Dorset is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 5:54 PM in Calais and 4:54 PM in Dorset.

Where does the Calais to Dorset train arrive?

Calais to Dorset train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2502+ hotels available in Dorset.

Calais to Dorset - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train
6h 22m
£154–295
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 1700 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
10h 30m
£36–78
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 1700 / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Weymouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
9h 41m
£69–162
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Dorsetcar
3h 55m
£158–184
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Dorsetcar
4h 49m
£54–116

Calais to Dorset by bus, train, and foot

58Weekly Services

9h 41mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 365.6 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Dorset via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via London Victoria, Seldown Coach Station, Bus Station, and Tesco in around 10h 30m.

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