There are 6 ways to get from Cambridge to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
4h 45m€133–252Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Parkside to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 491
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700
7h 35m€26–57Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Cambridge to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 41m€169–184Train, bus
- Take the train from Cambridge to Finsbury Parktrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
8h 36m€47–100Train, bus via Islington
- Take the train from Cambridge to Tottenham Haletrain Cambridge North - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
8h 59m€44–81Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Cambridge to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3h 37m€43–104
Cambridge to Calais by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Calais is to bus which costs €26 - €60 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 2h 41m and costs €160 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Calais. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Calais via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Calais. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Cambridge and Calais is 463 km.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Calais without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €130 - €260.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Cambridge to Calais, including transfers.
Cambridge to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.
Cambridge to Calais train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Calais is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €130 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €60 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Cambridge to Calais Ville via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 7h 35m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatnorthernrail.com
Train from Cambridge to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
Train from Cambridge to Finsbury Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Cambridge to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Cambridge to Finsbury Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €137
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Standard fare
- €137
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Cambridge to Tottenham Hale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Parkside to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–55
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Cambridge to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Calais is 1h ahead of Cambridge. It is currently 7:51 PM in Cambridge and 8:51 PM in Calais.
Cambridge to Calais train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.
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