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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Eastbourne is to car ferry and drive which costs £23 - £70 and takes 3h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Eastbourne is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £130 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Eastbourne via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl and East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Calais to Eastbourne?

The distance between Calais and Eastbourne is 298 miles.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Eastbourne without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Calais to Eastbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Eastbourne train from?

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

What is the time difference between Calais and Eastbourne?

Eastbourne is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 8:35 AM in Calais and 7:35 AM in Eastbourne.

Where does the Calais to Eastbourne train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Eastbourne?

There are 1083+ hotels available in Eastbourne.

Calais to Eastbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and Eurotunnel

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

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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 East Croydon to Eastbournetrain
4h 43m
£117–207
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Eastbournecar
3h 2m
£23–69
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Eastbournetrain Ashford International - Eastbourne
5h 2m
£39–112
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Eastbournecar
2h 8m
£131–138

Calais to Eastbourne by train

2Weekly Trains

4h 43mAverage Duration

£117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 296.4 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Eastbourne via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and East Croydon in around 4h 43m.

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