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

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There are 7 ways to get from Dorset to Calais by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    7h 24m
    €186–332

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    11h 14m
    €63–144

  3. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    10h 22m
    €104–248

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Dorset to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    3h 54m
    €191–215

  5. Train via Kings Statue

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    8h 27m
    €176–320

  6. Bus, car ferry via Seldown Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    11h 43m
    €64–145

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dorset to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    4h 51m
    €85–170

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  • Distance: 589.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Calais Ville via Moreton (Dorset), London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 24m.

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