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

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There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Ipswich 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 London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain train
    4h 55m
    £127–212

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    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 Cardinal Park Cinemabus bus 816
    9h 5m
    £46–107

  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 London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain train
    7h 14m
    £65–142

  4. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Folkestone to Ipswichcar car
    2h 51m
    £147–164

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Dover to Ipswichcar car
    3h 42m
    £56–118

Calais to Ipswich by train, foot, and subway

Calendar129Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 299.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Ipswich via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 55m.

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