There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Calais Ferry Port by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car ferry, or car train
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Train
best- Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
6h 9m€177–302Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700
11h 10m€41–69Train, bus
- Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
9h 2m€93–159Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Chester to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 13m€86–167Train, bus via Birmingham
- Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700
12h 34m€75–168Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
5h 25m€213–247
Chester to Calais Ferry Port by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Calais Ferry Port is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 11h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Calais Ferry Port is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 25m and costs €210 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Calais Ferry Port. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Cousteau via London Victoria, Dover and Terminal Ferry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Calais Ferry Port. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Chester and Calais Ferry Port is 661 km.
The best way to get from Chester to Calais Ferry Port without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs €170 - €310.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Chester to Calais Ferry Port, including transfers.
Chester to Calais Ferry Port bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Chester to Calais Ferry Port train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
The best way to get from Chester to Calais Ferry Port is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs €170 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 11h 10m.
What companies run services between Chester, England and Calais Ferry Port, France?
You can take a train from Chester to Calais Ville via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Cousteau via London Victoria, Dover, Calais, and Terminal Ferry in around 11h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Chester to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Chester to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Chester to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–45
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €137
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Standard fare
- €137
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–65
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–55
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Chester to Calais Ferry Port bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Calais Ferry Port is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 7:00 AM in Chester and 8:00 AM in Calais Ferry Port.
Chester to Calais Ferry Port train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
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