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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Waterloo is to train and bus via Calais Frethun which costs €25 - €50 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Waterloo is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Waterloo?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Waterloo. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Waterloo via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Calais to Waterloo?

The distance between Calais and Waterloo is 229 km. The road distance is 211.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Waterloo without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs €35 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Calais to Waterloo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Waterloo train from?

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

Where does the Calais to Waterloo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Calais to Waterloo?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Waterloo is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Calais to Waterloo.

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

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Where can I stay near Waterloo?

There are 1657+ hotels available in Waterloo.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Waterloo by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Waterlootrain S1 / ...
3h 7m
€38–97
Train, bus via Calais Frethun
cheapest
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
3. Take the bus from BRUXELLES Midi to WATERLOO Eglisebus W
4h 39m
€26–49
Drive 211.5 km
1. Drive from Calais to Waterloocar 211.5 km
2h 12m
€34–48
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from BRUXELLES Midi to WATERLOO Eglisebus W
3h 12m
€40–96
Train via Tournai
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Tournai to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
4h 35m
€37–67

Calais to Waterloo by train

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3h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 228.9 km
Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Waterloo, Belgium?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Waterloo via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 7m.

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