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How to get fromCambridge to Calaisby train (Eurostar), bus, car ferry, car, car train, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Cambridge to Calais by train (Eurostar), bus, car ferry, car, car train, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    5h 37m
    €150–253

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Parkside to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 491
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    8h 6m
    €53–126

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cambridge to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2h 41m
    €173–189

  4. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Finsbury Parktrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    8h 20m
    €75–164

  5. Train, bus, car ferry via Islington

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Tottenham Haletrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    8h 40m
    €71–154

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cambridge to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3h 37m
    €65–141

Cambridge to Calais by train and foot

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 457.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 37m.

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