What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Étaples?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Étaples is to drive and car ferry which costs €75 - €160 and takes 4h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Étaples?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Étaples is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 7m and costs €170 - €200.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Étaples?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Étaples. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Etaples Le Touquet via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Étaples?

The distance between Cambridge and Étaples is 515 km.

How do I travel from Cambridge to Étaples without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Étaples without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €150 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Étaples?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Cambridge to Étaples, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Étaples train from?

Cambridge to Étaples train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

What is the time difference between Cambridge and Étaples?

Étaples is 1h ahead of Cambridge. It is currently 4:47 AM in Cambridge and 5:47 AM in Étaples.

Where does the Cambridge to Étaples train arrive?

Cambridge to Étaples train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cambridge to Étaples?

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Where can I stay near Étaples?

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Cambridge to Étaples - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cambridge to Étaples by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Etaples Le Touquettrain Ter
5h 18m
€150–253
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Cambridge to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Étaplescar
4h 29m
€76–156
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Tottenham Haletrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
4. Take the train from Calais Ville to Etaples Le Touquettrain Ter
10h 17m
€80–172
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cambridge to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Étaplescar
3h 7m
€178–197

Cambridge to Étaples by train

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5h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 514.7 km
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Étaples, France?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Etaples Le Touquet via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 18m.

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