There are 6 ways to get from Cleethorpes to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Cleethorpes to Doncastertrain
- Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
6h 53m€174–312Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Yarborough Hotel to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 151
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700
13h 55m€60–134Train, bus via Peterborough
- Take the train from Cleethorpes to Lincoln Centraltrain
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to London Blackfriarstrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700
11h 28m€112–222Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Cleethorpes to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
5h€201–230Train, bus
- Take the train from Cleethorpes to Meadowhalltrain
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700
12h€65–113Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Cleethorpes to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
5h 56m€75–150
Cleethorpes to Calais by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cleethorpes to Calais is to bus which costs €60 - €140 and takes 13h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Cleethorpes to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h and costs €200 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Cleethorpes to Calais. However, there are services departing from Isaacs Hill and arriving at Calais via Yarborough Hotel, St Margaret's Bus Station, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Cleethorpes to Calais. However, there are services departing from Cleethorpes and arriving at Calais Ville via Doncaster, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Cleethorpes and Calais is 707 km.
The best way to get from Cleethorpes to Calais without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs €170 - €320.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Cleethorpes to Calais, including transfers.
Cleethorpes to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Yarborough Hotel station.
Cleethorpes to Calais train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Cleethorpes station.
The best way to get from Cleethorpes to Calais is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs €170 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €140 and takes 13h 55m.
What companies run services between Cleethorpes, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Cleethorpes to Calais Ville via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Isaacs Hill to Calais via St James Church Stop 1, Yarborough Hotel, St Margaret's Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 13h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Cleethorpes to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Cleethorpes to Meadowhall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Doncaster to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Lincoln Central to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 603 4852
- [email protected]
- Website
- grandcentralrail.com
Train from Doncaster to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from Doncaster to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.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
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Cleethorpes to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Lincoln Central to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Peterborough to London Blackfriars
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- 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 Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- 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
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
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Yarborough Hotel to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–55
- 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
Cleethorpes to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Calais is 1h ahead of Cleethorpes. It is currently 4:02 AM in Cleethorpes and 5:02 AM in Calais.
Cleethorpes to Calais train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Doncaster station.
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