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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Peterborough is to car ferry and drive which costs £40 - £110 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Peterborough is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £150 - £180.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Peterborough?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from Les Fontinettes and arriving at Peterborough via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Calais to Peterborough?

The distance between Calais and Peterborough is 309 miles.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Peterborough without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £100 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Calais to Peterborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Peterborough train from?

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

What is the time difference between Calais and Peterborough?

Peterborough is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 11:36 PM in Calais and 10:36 PM in Peterborough.

Where does the Calais to Peterborough train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Peterborough?

There are 507+ hotels available in Peterborough.

Calais to Peterborough - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Peterborough by train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, train, car train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Peterboroughtrain
4h 30m
£101–220
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Peterboroughcar
4h 12m
£43–101
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Peterboroughtrain
7h 24m
£58–141
Car ferry, bus, train via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus A8 / ...
4. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
9h 30m
£59–133
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Peterboroughcar
3h 21m
£153–174

Calais to Peterborough by train

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4h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 307 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Les Fontinettes to Peterborough via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 4h 30m.

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