There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Eastbourne by car ferry, train, train (Eurostar), car train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Car ferry, train
best- Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
- Take the train from Ashford International to Eastbournetrain Ashford International - Eastbourne
5h 4m£40–111Car ferry, drive
cheapest- Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
- Drive from Port of Dover to Eastbournecar
3h 2m£23–68Train
- Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from East Croydon to Eastbournetrain
5h 45m£114–208Eurotunnel, drive
- Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
- Drive from Folkestone to Eastbournecar
2h 8m£131–138
Calais to Eastbourne by car ferry, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Eastbourne is to car ferry and drive which costs £23 - £70 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Eastbourne is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £130 - £140.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Eastbourne via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl and East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Calais and Eastbourne is 92 miles.
The best way to get from Calais to Eastbourne without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 5h 4m and costs £40 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Calais to Eastbourne, including transfers.
Calais to Eastbourne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Eastbourne is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 1:49 PM in Calais and 12:49 PM in Eastbourne.
Calais to Eastbourne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.
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What companies run services between Calais, France and Eastbourne, England?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Eastbourne via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and East Croydon in around 5h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Ashford International to Eastbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- Southern
Train from East Croydon to Eastbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–50
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–50
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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