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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chelmsford to Calais by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain 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 33m
    €137–228

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus A8 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    9h 12m
    €51–123

  3. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    7h 15m
    €61–136

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2h 6m
    €163–174

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3h 2m
    €55–126

Chelmsford to Calais by train, subway, and foot

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 419.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Calais Ville via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 33m.

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