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

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There are 7 ways to get from Carlisle to Calais by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car ferry, car, car train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain 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
    8h 21m
    €200–389

  2. Bus, car ferry via Carlisle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carlisle to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    13h 31m
    €86–173

  3. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    9h 40m
    €125–299

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus 838
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    12h 46m
    €99–204

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    6h 52m
    €250–301

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    7h 48m
    €142–252

  7. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane plane MAN - CRL
    3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain train
    4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train
    10h 18m
    €114–343

Carlisle to Calais by train, foot, and tram

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration8h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 847.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Calais Ville via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 21m.

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