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How to get fromCentral London to Calaisby subway, train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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There are 4 ways to get from Central London to Calais by subway, train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Northfields station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway subway
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    5h 9m
    €127–210

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 1700 / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    6h 45m
    €43–170

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Central London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2h 32m
    €163–175

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Central London to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3h 28m
    €55–127

Central London to Calais by subway and train

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 391.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Central London, England and Calais, France?

There is no direct connection from Central London to Calais. However, you can take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras Intl, take the train to Lille Europe, take the train to Calais Frethun, then take the train to Calais Ville. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Ealing Road to Calais via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, Dover, and Port of Dover in around 6h 45m.

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