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

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There are 6 ways to get from Calais to Downham Market by train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, train, car train, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Downham Markettrain train
    5h 40m
    £121–229

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Dover to Downham Marketcar car
    4h 14m
    £54–108

  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 King's Cross to Downham Markettrain train
    7h 51m
    £70–153

  4. Car ferry, bus, train via London Stansted Airport (STN)

    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 Coach Stationbus bus A8 / ...
    4. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Elytrain train
    9h 19m
    £59–136

  5. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Folkestone to Downham Marketcar car
    3h 23m
    £153–174

  6. Car ferry, bus

    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 Thetfordbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to High Schoolbus bus 401
    11h 20m

Calais to Downham Market by train and tram

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 314.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Downham Market, England?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Downham Market via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 5h 40m.

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