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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Hastings is to car ferry and train which costs £55 - £130 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Hastings is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £125 - £135.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Hastings?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Hastings via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Calais to Hastings?

The distance between Calais and Hastings is 74 miles.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Hastings without a car is to car ferry and taxi which takes 2h 36m and costs £220 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Calais to Hastings, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Hastings train from?

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

What is the time difference between Calais and Hastings?

Hastings is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 1:17 AM in Calais and 12:17 AM in Hastings.

Where does the Calais to Hastings train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Hastings?

There are 1385+ hotels available in Hastings.

Calais to Hastings - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, taxi

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

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Car ferry, taxi
best
1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the taxi from Port of Dover to Hastingstaxi
2h 36m
£226–322
Car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Hastingstrain Ashford International - Eastbourne / ...
3h 48m
£57–123
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
4. Take the train from Ashford International to Hastingstrain
5h 53m
£135–240
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Hastingscar
1h 42m
£127–133

Calais to Hastings by train and foot

124Weekly Services

5h 53mAverage Duration

£135Cheapest Price

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Distance: 73.4 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Hastings via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 5h 53m.

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