There are 5 ways to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Clacton-on-Sea to London Liverpool Streettrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
5h 29m€143–259Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop Ubus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700
10h 57m€30–48Train, bus
- Take the train from Clacton-on-Sea to London Liverpool Streettrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
8h 34m€55–99Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Clacton-on-Sea to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 51m€171–186Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Clacton-on-Sea to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3h 47m€44–106
Clacton-on-Sea to Calais by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Calais is to bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 10h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 2h 51m and costs €170 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Clacton-on-Sea to Calais. However, there are services departing from Pier Avenue and arriving at Calais via Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA, Stratford City Bus Station, Liverpool Street Station, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Clacton-on-Sea to Calais. However, there are services departing from Clacton-on-Sea and arriving at Calais Ville via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Clacton-on-Sea and Calais is 488 km.
The best way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €140 - €260.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Calais, including transfers.
Clacton-on-Sea to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA station.
Clacton-on-Sea to Calais train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Clacton-on-Sea station.
The best way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Calais is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €140 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 10h 57m.
What companies run services between Clacton-on-Sea, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Clacton-on-Sea to Calais Ville via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pier Avenue to Calais via Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA, London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U, Stratford City Bus Station, Liverpool Street Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 10h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Clacton-on-Sea to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Clacton-on-Sea to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.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
- +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
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- 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
- 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
Clacton-on-Sea to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U station.
Calais is 1h ahead of Clacton-on-Sea. It is currently 4:20 PM in Clacton-on-Sea and 5:20 PM in Calais.
Clacton-on-Sea to Calais train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
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