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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Sussex is to car ferry and drive which costs £24 - £75 and takes 3h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Sussex is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £130 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Sussex?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Sussex. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Haywards Heath via Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Calais to Sussex?

The distance between Calais and Sussex is 278 miles.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Sussex without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Calais to Sussex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Sussex train from?

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

Where does the Calais to Sussex train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Sussex?

There are 2033+ hotels available in Sussex.

Calais to Sussex - 6 ways to travel via train, car ferry, line 29 bus, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Calais to Sussex by train (TGV, Eurostar), car ferry, train, bus, 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 London St Pancras Intl to Haywards Heathtrain
3h 59m
£121–215
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Sussexcar
3h 12m
£24–71
Car ferry, train, line 29 bus
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the train from Dover Priory to Tonbridgetrain
3. Take the bus from War Memorial to School Hill Bottombus 29 / ...
7h 45m
£38–106
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Haywards Heathtrain
8h 25m
£40–114
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Sussexcar
2h 18m
£132–140
Car ferry, bus, train via Lewes
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lewestrain
8h 27m
£42–112

Calais to Sussex by car ferry, foot, bus, and train

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Distance: 275.9 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Sussex via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and Haywards Heath in around 3h 59m.

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