There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Waterloo by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3h 11m€39–94Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais Ville to Dunkerquebus
- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
6h 7m€26–42Drive 211.5 km
- Drive from Calais to Waterloocar 211.5 km
2h 12m€34–48Train via Tournai
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Tournai to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
4h 35m€36–70
Calais to Waterloo by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Waterloo is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Waterloo is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Waterloo. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at WATERLOO Eglise via Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station, Lille - Europe Train Station and BRUXELLES Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Waterloo. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Waterloo via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Calais and Waterloo is 223 km. The road distance is 211.5 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Waterloo without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €35 - €95.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Calais to Waterloo, including transfers.
Calais to Waterloo bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Waterloo train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
The best way to get from Calais to Waterloo is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €35 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Waterloo, Belgium?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Waterloo via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais Ville to WATERLOO Eglise via Dunkerque, Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, Brussels - Midi Train Station, and BRUXELLES Midi in around 6h 7m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Calais Ville to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Waterloo bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Dunkerque station.
Calais to Waterloo train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Waterloo is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Calais to Waterloo.
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