Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Calais

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Darlington to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    6h 25m
    €195–308

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Marble Archbus bus 598
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus bus 700
    11h 41m
    €70–160

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darlington to King's Crosstrain train Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    9h 37m
    €113–177

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Darlington to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    5h 46m
    €224–264

  5. Train, bus via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Meadowhalltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoriabus bus
    4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700
    12h 36m
    €81–156

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Darlington to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    6h 42m
    €98–184

Darlington to Calais by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€195Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Darlington to Calais.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 746.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a train from Darlington to Calais Ville via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Calais via Marble Arch, Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, and Dover in around 11h 41m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers