There are 6 ways to get from Doncaster to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Train
best- 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
5h 37m€154–292Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoriabus Ukn31 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
11h 55m€37–61Train, bus
- Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
8h 41m€71–150Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Doncaster to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
4h 32m€202–232Bus via Dover
- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 436
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700
9h 50m€51–114Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Doncaster to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
5h 28m€77–152
Doncaster to Calais by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Doncaster to Calais is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 11h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Doncaster to Calais is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 4h 32m and costs €200 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Doncaster to Calais. However, there are services departing from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 and arriving at Calais via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Calais. However, there are services departing from Doncaster and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Doncaster and Calais is 624 km.
The best way to get from Doncaster to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €150 - €300.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Doncaster to Calais, including transfers.
Doncaster to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 station.
Doncaster to Calais train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
The best way to get from Doncaster to Calais is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €150 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 9h 50m.
What companies run services between Doncaster, England and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Doncaster to Calais Ville via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 9h 50m.
- 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 Doncaster to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- 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 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
Train from Doncaster to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- 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
- €50–110
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
Train from Doncaster to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- 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 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–150
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- 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
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–90
- 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
- €10–55
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Doncaster to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Calais is 1h ahead of Doncaster. It is currently 6:07 AM in Doncaster and 7:07 AM in Calais.
Doncaster to Calais train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
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